Next-Gen Porsche 718 EVs Reworked to Keep Petrol Power Alive

Porsche’s plan to go fully electric with the next-generation 718 Boxster and Cayman appears to be facing a serious rethink. New reports suggest the German automaker is reworking its EV strategy and exploring ways to keep petrol power alive for the beloved mid-engine sports cars. Concerns over weight, driving feel, and slower EV adoption among enthusiasts may be pushing Porsche to reconsider a move that could delight purists who believe the 718’s soul depends on combustion engines.

Porsche 718 Cayman

Man, so Porsche’s bringing back petrol for the 718s, huh? Like… after all that chatter about going full EV. I get it, people want noise, real engine noise. That thing where the car vibrates just a little when you rev it? Electric cars don’t do that. They hum. Anyway, the 718 Cayman has always been that, uh, “almost-a-911” vibe. If you’ve got, what, like $70,000 sitting there, I swear this one just scratches an itch that’s weirdly nostalgic.

Porsche 718 Boxster

The Boxster’s always been that “I made it but don’t wanna look like I’m trying” car. Roof down, sun in your face, kinda smell of leather and sunscreen at the same time. Now the thought of it going back to petrol again? Kinda wild. Like Porsche saying, “okay fine, we tried EV but y’all won’t shut up.” Price-wise… maybe $75,000? (Don’t quote me, I just feel it’s around there.)

Porsche Cayman GT4

Now the GT4, that’s different beast. It’s the sort of car that growls. Like, I remember sitting in one years back and thinking, “yep, I definitely don’t have the money for this.” But still smiled. It’s that type of machine you smell; fuel, burnt rubber, faint clutch dust. Hate myself for loving that smell. Maybe $120k? Give or take.

Porsche 718 Spyder

The Spyder feels dramatic. The kind of car you park and turn back just to look at. The windscreen angle alone makes you go, “yeah that’s over the top.” If Porsche really reworks an EV layout back to petrol here, that’s… honestly kinda hilarious. Like reverse evolution. I guess $100,000-ish? And every penny goes to making you grin stupidly.

Porsche 718 T

Oh this one, the minimalist nerd car. Manual gearbox, no screens, just noise. You gotta love that. And now that they’re detouring from EV plans, this thing’s energy kinda makes more sense. Who wants a “lightweight electric”? That’s an oxymoron. Price? Around $70k. Reasonable if you ignore rent and food for a year.

Porsche 718 GTS 4.0

This is the “I’d buy it if I had two lives” car. The sound, that 4.0 engine, you can feel the pistons trying to escape. With the EV thing scrapped (or paused, whatever), maybe Porsche finally realized people want this one raw. Probably $95,000, which is what, a small apartment? But way more fun.

Porsche 718 R

Wait do they even still make this variant? I dunno. I heard rumors but never saw one in the wild. The idea of bringing it back with a gas engine sounds… poetic, in that “let’s pretend we didn’t try EV for a bit” kind of way. Probably too expensive. I’d guess $110k just to sound fancy.

Porsche 718 Clubsport (GT4 RS)

Man, this one. The “track toy” that normal people justify with “it’s my weekend car.” You know that smell at racetracks? That mix of fuel, hot brakes, and cheap coffee? This car lives in that smell. EVs don’t stand a chance there. Costs, what, $150k? Which is basically every savings account combined plus regret.

Porsche 718 Touring

Touring versions always get me. Like Porsche’s way of saying “you’re mature now but still wild enough.” I bet the gas version will feel smoother, more alive in traffic even. Kinda sad electric didn’t get to stretch here, touring EV would’ve been quiet bliss. Maybe in another timeline. Oh, around $85k probably.

Porsche 718 Concept EV (that never was)

Okay, this one doesn’t even exist properly. But had to mention it. They teased it so much. Gorgeous, silent, “the future” they said. And then poof, back to petrol. It’s ironic but also comforting? Like your favorite band canceling their new synth-pop album to go back to guitars. Would’ve been a $90k whisper, but now… it’s just a what-if.