Porsche 718 EV Spotted Uncamouflaged at Nürburgring — SkimNews
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- Porsche tested the electric 718 Boxster at the Nürburgring in Germany, marking the first time the car has been seen uncamouflaged at the brand's favorite proving ground.
- Michael Leiters, Porsche's new CEO, confirmed in August that the model would be built, saying in an interview it was 'the best solution economically and will be a fantastic car.'
- The 718 EV will share a platform with Audi, whose sister car, the TT, never wavered in its electrification plans despite broader Western EV pullback.
- Visible design elements include sharp louvers on the front intakes, Taycan-style recessed headlights, more substantial side skirts, no exhaust, and what appears to be a rear-mounted charging port — an unusual placement given Porsche's recent 'one charging port on each side' EV design language.
- The electric 718 is expected to debut next year, following the previously announced end of production for the current gasoline-powered 718 Boxster and Cayman in 2025.
Why it matters: For Porsche, greenlighting the 718 EV and partnering with Audi on its platform shows the brand is pressing ahead on electrifying its core sports cars despite broader Western automaker hesitation on EVs. For buyers, the apparent rear-mounted charging port breaks from Porsche's recent design pattern, and production is targeted for next year.
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