Porsche Confirms New Combustion SUV and Reveals Details of the Electric 718

CEO Oliver Blume previews a new partially electrified SUV and shares key insights about the upcoming electric 718, highlighting its design and driving experience.

A combustion SUV for the next decade

Porsche CEO Oliver Blume has officially confirmed that the brand will launch a new combustion SUV to succeed the thermal Macan. The model is expected to arrive by the end of the decade and will feature partially electrified powertrains, including PHEV variants. According to Blume, “in the D-SUV segment, we are planning a series of independent models with combustion and PHEV propulsion in the future,” emphasizing that Porsche is pursuing a multi-energy strategy to cater to markets where electrification is advancing more slowly, such as China and the United States.

Innovation in high-performance micro-hybrids

Blume also highlighted the application of Porsche’s T-Hybrid concept, which takes the combustion engine of the iconic 911 to a new level. This high-performance micro-hybrid system combines emission reduction with driving pleasure, and Porsche plans to extend it to other models, reinforcing the blend of performance and efficiency. The company confirms that the electric future does not exclude traditional engines but strategically complements them.

Electric 718: Porsche’s first combustion-free sports car

At the same time, Porsche is preparing the new electric 718 models (Boxster and Cayman), which will be the brand’s first sports cars without combustion engines. According to Blume, the design places the electric motor and battery in a central position, achieving a perfect weight distribution while keeping the car extremely light. This approach promises a pure and dynamic driving experience, setting a new benchmark in electric sports mobility and offering a design that excites the Porsche community.

Potential combustion variants for the 718

Despite the launch of the electric 718, Porsche may still offer combustion-engine versions of the Boxster and Cayman, especially in top-of-the-line editions. This demonstrates the brand’s intention to balance tradition and electrification, providing options for both combustion purists and electric enthusiasts alike.

A multi-energy strategy to maintain market share

Blume justifies this dual approach by market realities: electric vehicle sales are still low in key regions, and Porsche wants to maintain competitiveness and customer satisfaction. The combination of hybrid SUVs, high-performance micro-hybrids, and electric sports cars reflects the company’s strategy to transition toward an electric future without abandoning its combustion engine heritage.