Porsche Boxster EV (2026) vs Porsche 718 EV (Boxster/Cayman)

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thumb image Porsche Boxster EV (2026) US$ 80,000
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thumb image Porsche 718 EV (Boxster/Cayman) US$ 80,000

BASIC INFO

Brand Porsche Porsche
Model Boxster EV 718 EV (Boxster / Cayman)
Vehicle Type Electric Roadster Electric Sports Car
Trims Expected Base, S, GTS (not officially confirmed) Standard, S, GTS (expected)
Release Date 2026 (expected) 2025 (expected)
Status Upcoming / Pre-production Upcoming
Made In Germany Germany
Body Type 2-Door Convertible Roadster 2-Door Coupe / Convertible
Vehicle Warranty 4 years / 50,000 miles (expected, similar to Taycan) 4 years / 50,000 miles (expected)
Colors Multiple Porsche custom colors (Carrara White, Jet Black, Racing Yellow, Guards Red, etc. – to be confirmed) Multiple Porsche custom colors (White, Black, Guards Red, Racing Yellow, Metallic options, etc.)

PERFORMANCE

Motor Type Dual electric motors (expected AWD setup, base trim may be RWD) Dual electric motors (AWD) or single rear motor (RWD)
Horsepower 400 hp (Base), up to ~600 hp (higher trims, expected) 450–500 hp (expected)
Torque Not officially disclosed (~500–700 Nm expected) 500 Nm (est.)
Acceleration 3.5 – 4.0 seconds (depending on trim) 0–60 mph in ~3.5 sec (est.)
Top Speed 155 mph (estimated, may vary by trim) 155 mph (250 km/h)
Range 250–300 miles (EPA estimate) 250–300 miles (WLTP est.)
Drivetrain RWD (base), AWD (higher trims) RWD standard, AWD optional

BATTERY AND CHARGING

Battery Type Lithium-ion, 800V architecture (shared with Porsche Taycan platform) Lithium-ion, 800V architecture
Battery Capacity 80–100 kWh (expected) 80–100 kWh (expected)
Power Consumption 18–20 kWh / 100 km (estimate) 17–20 kWh / 100 km
Battery Warranty 8 years / 100,000 miles (expected) 8 years / 100,000 miles (expected)
Home Charging Speed 11 kW AC (approx. 8–10 hrs full charge) Up to 11 kW AC
Supercharging Speed Up to 270 kW (800V fast charging system) Up to 270 kW (Porsche fast charging)
DC Fast Charging Speed 10–80% in ~20–25 minutes 5–80% in ~20 minutes
Miles of Range added Per Hour 35–40 miles (AC), ~180–200 miles (DC fast charge) 35 miles (home AC), ~200 miles in 15 min (DC fast)
Charging Time 8–10 hrs (AC), 20–25 min (DC Fast) 8–9 hours (AC home), <30 min (DC)
Charging Connector Type CCS Combo CCS Combo
Home Charging Options Porsche Mobile Charger / Wallbox Porsche Mobile Charger Connect / Wallbox
Onboard Charger Power 11–22 kW (expected) 11–22 kW

DIMENSION AND WEIGHT

Length 172 in (est.) 4,400 mm (173 in)
Width 72 in (est.) 1,800 mm (71 in)
Height 50 in (est.) 1,280 mm (50 in)
Wheelbase 97 in (est.) 2,480 mm (97 in)
Ground Clearance 5 in 120 mm (est.)
Cargo Space Frunk (~3–4 cu ft), Rear (~5–6 cu ft) 150 liters (front + rear)
Curb Weight 4,000–4,200 lbs (battery-heavy) 1,750–1,850 kg (est.)
No. of Doors 2 2
Seating Capacity 2 2

WHEEL AND TIRES

Wheel Type Alloy (multiple Porsche design options) Alloy (Porsche Design)
Wheel Size 19" – 21" options 19"–21" (depending on trim)
Front Tire 245/35 R19 (base) 235/35 R19 (est.)
Rear Tire 285/35 R20 (higher trims) 265/35 R20 (est.)

STEERING AND SUSPENSION

Steering Electric power steering, Porsche Dynamic Steering (optional) Electric Power Steering Plus
Transmission Single-speed EV transmission Single-speed automatic (EV)
Turning Radius 10.5 m (est.) 10.5 m
Gear Box Direct drive Single-speed reduction
Front Suspension Adaptive strut-type suspension Adaptive McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Multi-link, adaptive Multi-link, adaptive dampers

TECHNOLOGY AND FEATURES

Autopilot No (Porsche uses advanced driver assistance, not full autonomy) Not available, Porsche InnoDrive driver assist
Navigation System Porsche Communication Management (PCM) with AR navigation Porsche Communication Management (PCM) with AI route planner
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Yes
Climate Control Yes Dual-zone automatic
Auxiliary Auto Input USB-C ports Yes
Over The Air Updates Yes Yes
Keyless Start Yes Yes
Keyless Entry Yes Yes
Heated Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Panoramic Sunroof Yes No (convertible option instead)
Apple Car Play Yes Yes
Android Auto No (convertible roof Yes
Touchscreen Central 10.9-inch + digital instrument cluster 10.9" center display + digital cockpit
WiFi & Hotspot Yes Yes
Bluetooth Yes Yes
MP3 Player Yes Yes
No. Of Speakers 8 (standard), 14 (Bose), 21 (Burmester premium option) 10 (Bose) or 12–14 (Burmester optional)

SAFETY FEATURES

Braking System Regenerative + Hydraulic Regenerative + Hydraulic
Front Brakes Ventilated Disc Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes Ventilated Disc Ventilated Disc
Brake Assist Yes Yes
Anti Lock Braking System Yes Yes
Automatic Emergency Braking Yes Yes
Power Door Lock Yes Yes
Child Safety Lock Yes Yes
No. Of Airbags 6+ (front, side, knee) 6 (front, side, knee)
Rear Seat Belt Yes Yes
Auto Parking sensors Yes Yes
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Ultrasonic Sensors Yes Yes
Multiple Cameras 360° view 360° view system
Blind Spot Monitoring Yes Yes
Multi-Terrain Monitor No (sports car) Yes
Stability Control Yes Yes
Anti Theft Alarm Yes Yes
Power Mirrors Yes Yes
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert Yes Yes
Lane Keeping Assist Yes Yes
Lane Departure Warning Yes Yes
Rear Parking Aid Yes Yes

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