Overview

• Porsche has confirmed it will add petrol-powered top derivatives to the next 718 Boxster and Cayman after previously planning EV-only models, citing softer demand for luxury EVs.
• Autocar reporting says those halo versions are likely to use the 911’s compact T‑Hybrid flat‑six, chosen because it is about 110 mm shorter than the non‑electrified flat‑six and fits the 718’s packaging.
• A staggered rollout is expected, with fully electric 718 variants debuting first from 2026 and the hybrid or combustion flagships arriving later after additional engineering work.
• The T‑Hybrid setup is currently paired exclusively with Porsche’s eight‑speed PDK, making a manual transmission for hybrid 718 models unlikely unless the system is reworked.
• Regulatory and cost factors are shaping the plan, with Euro 7 compliance and parts‑sharing with the 911 prioritized as Porsche retools a program delayed by EV development challenges.