The Porsche Boxster EV Is Coming: Here's Everything We Know

• What's new: Porsche's long-gestating all-electric sports car isn't actually canceled, as recent spy shots show a car with almost zero camouflage. 
• Why it matters: The brand has proven it can build entertaining four-door EVs, but the electric Boxster/Cayman would mark an important milestone for Porsche sports cars.
• Edmunds says: With gas models also set to arrive, the new Boxster and Cayman lineups should offer something for everyone.

718 Electric first, gas models later

This newest Boxster is said to use a model-specific version of the Premium Platform Electric that underpins the Macan and Cayenne. That means an 800-volt architecture ensuring quick recharge rates, though given the unique packaging requirements of a two-door sports car, the battery size and capacity are likely to be very different. 

To get as close to the outgoing model's weight distribution as possible, Porsche is said to be using a custom T-shaped battery pack, placing most of the weight behind the seats. A single-motor model would therefore power the rear wheels; based on the outgoing (internal combustion engine) model, we expect at least 300 horsepower. Rumors persist of high-performance dual-motor setups, which would make this the first all-wheel-drive Boxster ever. We would be shocked if the new Boxster doesn't feature the paddle shifters and simulated noises found in the 2027 Taycan.

Porsche confirmed last year that top models of the new Boxster and Cayman will use internal combustion engines. As this platform wasn't built with ICE in mind, rumors of an expensive floor retrofit remain rampant. This would allow Porsche to bolt a flat-six engine and transmission into the new cars. If true, expect the gas-powered models to arrive further down the line and carry a significant price increase too. That'd make the new Boxster and Cayman rare examples of EVs undercutting their respective ICE siblings.

Techier cabin

If the latest Cayenne Electric is any indication, Porsche is leaning into a more screen-focused cabin experience. Expect a larger, smoothly integrated touchscreen in the center of the dashboard, though maybe not the curved item found in the SUV. The 10.9-inch setup in the current 911 would surely suffice. A simple, cowl-less curved driver display should give pilots that classic five-dial Porsche experience along with added customization. Chances of a passenger-side display are also high, as the feature has become an option on nearly every modern Porsche.

Evolutionary styling

While it's all change under the skin, this is Porsche we're talking about: The 718 Electric will still look like a Porsche. The latest spy photos show a low nose with the integrated cooling slats found on the latest 911 as well as the Cayenne Electric Turbo. These active vents can adjust to better serve cooling and aerodynamic needs. Headlights set deep within the front of the car mirror the design of the current Taycan with the clear four-point daytime running light signature. Porsche has used stickers to mimic the outgoing car's taillights, but look closer and you'll see a simpler full-width taillight section à la 911 and Taycan.

The big shock here is a rear-mounted charging port, which shows a move away from the brand's current two-port approach. This suggests the need for an adapter of some sort, especially given the likelihood of a native North American Charging Standard (NACS) port here in America. At least there won't be any concern about charging cable length.

Other noteworthy design elements include a sizable rear diffuser behind what looks like a largely flat floor, a central "spine" on the rear roof cover, and the filled-in side intakes.

Arriving in 2027

Porsche has yet to confirm an official release date for the 718 Electric (or whatever it ends up being called). The latest rumors suggest a late 2026 reveal and a 2027 on-sale date in Europe, with a North American rollout likely later. Pricing could start around $80,000, representing a modest increase over the last ICE-only models.

After so long in development, we're eager to get behind the wheel of the 718 Electric and see if the mid-engine magic of the previous models has survived electrification.