2027 Porsche 718 EV Release Date: Latest News – The all-electric Porsche 718 (successor to the Boxster and Cayman) is confirmed for production in 2027, with U.S. deliveries expected to begin late that year. Porsche CEO Michael Leiters reaffirmed the project in early August 2026, ending months of speculation about possible cancellation.
Confirmed 2027 Production Timeline
Production of the electric 718 Boxster (convertible) and Cayman (coupe) is set to start in 2027. Consumer deliveries in the United States are projected for late 2027 at the earliest. A public reveal is widely expected before the end of 2026, based on ongoing prototype testing (including at the Nürburgring).
The current combustion-powered 718 models ended production in October 2025. The EV was originally targeted for a 2025 launch but faced delays, including impacts from the Northvolt battery supplier issues.
Why the Electric 718 Is Still Happening?
Leiters told the German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung that Porsche evaluated the project and concluded “we will build the model – because it is the best solution economically and will be a fantastic car.” The 718 has long served as Porsche’s accessible entry point below the 911, attracting new buyers to the brand.
It will become Porsche’s fourth dedicated EV model line after the Taycan, Macan Electric, and Cayenne Electric.
Expected Design, Platform, and Performance
Prototypes show a design evolution of the previous 718 with mid-engine proportions, active aerodynamics inspired by the 911, and a liftback rear on the Cayman. The car draws styling cues from the Mission R concept.
It rides on a lightweight sports-car-oriented derivative of the Premium Platform Electric (PPE), expected to feature 800-volt architecture for rapid DC fast charging (similar to the Taycan). Base models are anticipated to use a single rear motor, with higher trims (likely GTS equivalents) adding dual-motor all-wheel drive. Range estimates have centered around 250+ miles, though official figures remain unconfirmed.
Pricing Expectations for U.S. Buyers
Official pricing has not been announced. Industry estimates place the starting MSRP in the $78,000–$80,000 range—higher than the final gas-powered 718s but still positioned below the base 911 (currently around $137,850+). Higher-performance variants will command more.
What Comes Next for U.S. Shoppers?
Watch for an official reveal in late 2026, followed by order books opening and first U.S. deliveries in late 2027. Porsche has also indicated that higher-end internal-combustion derivatives of the 718 may arrive later in the decade alongside the EV, though the pure-electric versions remain the priority confirmed path forward.
Stay tuned to Porsche’s official channels and major automotive outlets for the first official images, specs, and exact on-sale timing. The 2027 Porsche 718 EV aims to deliver the brand’s signature driving dynamics in a fully electric package for American sports-car enthusiasts.