2027 Porsche 718 Boxster Release Date Guide – The all-electric successor to the Porsche 718 Boxster is confirmed for production in 2027, with U.S. deliveries expected to begin late that year. After production of the gas-powered models ended in October 2025, Porsche’s new CEO has ended months of uncertainty by green-lighting the electric Boxster (and its Cayman coupe sibling).
Confirmed Release Timeline for the 2027 Porsche 718 Boxster
Porsche CEO Michael Leiters confirmed in an early August 2026 interview with the German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung that the all-electric 718 models remain in active development and will enter production in 2027.
Consumer deliveries are expected to start by late 2027 at the earliest. A public reveal is widely anticipated before the end of 2026, based on ongoing prototype testing. This timeline follows multiple delays from the original mid-decade target (around 2025).
For U.S. buyers, this means no new entry-level Porsche sports car below the 911 (which starts around $137,850) until late 2027.
Why the Electric 718 Boxster Was Delayed?
The gas-powered 718 Boxster and Cayman ended production in October 2025 after strong final-year sales of 18,612 combined units (down only 21% from 2024). Inventory of remaining examples has been limited in the U.S.
Delays stemmed from battery supply challenges (including the Northvolt bankruptcy), technical hurdles packaging a high-performance electric powertrain in a compact mid-engine chassis, and broader shifts in EV demand and strategy at Porsche and the Volkswagen Group. Earlier plans for a 2025 launch slipped first to 2026 and then to 2027.
Despite cancellation rumors in early 2026, Leiters stated the electric 718 is “the best solution economically and will be a fantastic car.”
What We Know About the All-Electric Design and Performance?
Prototypes tested extensively at the Nürburgring and on public roads show an evolutionary design that retains classic mid-engine proportions while incorporating modern EV cues. Expect Taycan- and Macan-inspired lighting, a closed-off front fascia with active aero elements, a fabric soft top for the Boxster, and no traditional exhausts.
Official specifications have not been released. Industry expectations include an 800-volt architecture for fast charging, single-motor rear-wheel-drive base models, and dual-motor all-wheel-drive higher-performance variants. The platform is shared with the production version of Audi’s Concept C sports car. Range, power outputs, and exact performance figures remain under wraps, though the goal is to preserve the agile “go-kart” handling that defined previous 718 models.
Expected Pricing and Availability in the USA
Pricing has not been announced. Estimates place the starting price in the high $70,000s to around $80,000 range—higher than the final gas 718 models (which started in the mid-to-high $70,000s) but still positioned below a base 911.
U.S. availability should follow the global production start in 2027, with deliveries likely beginning late in the year. The electric 718 is intended to continue serving as Porsche’s more accessible sports-car entry point and a key path for attracting new buyers to the brand. Remaining gas 718 inventory in the U.S. has been sparse since production ended.
How the New 718 Fits into Porsche’s Lineup?
The electric 718 will become Porsche’s fourth dedicated EV model line, joining the Taycan, Macan Electric, and Cayenne Electric. It fills the gap below the 911 while supporting the brand’s broader electrification efforts, even as Porsche has adjusted some other EV plans amid softer demand.
There have been reports of potential combustion or hybrid 718 variants arriving later in the decade as “top” models, but the confirmed 2027 cars are pure electric.
What Comes Next for Porsche Sports Car Enthusiasts?
Watch for an official reveal in fall or late 2026, followed by detailed specifications, pricing, and U.S. order information closer to production. In the meantime, limited remaining gas-powered 718 inventory or the used market offers short-term alternatives for American buyers seeking the classic Boxster experience. The electric version aims to deliver the same engaging driving dynamics with zero tailpipe emissions once it arrives in late 2027.
Information is based on the latest statements from Porsche leadership and reporting from trusted automotive sources as of August 2026. Official details may evolve closer to launch.