Cayman EV Hits Track

Electric Cayman

Well, it seems like Porsche is dialing up the excitement in the electric
vehicle world. A couple of their upcoming Cayman Electric prototypes were
spotted testing out their EV muscles at the famous Nürburgring track.
While both prototypes showed off some slick wheels, what caught the eye
was that rear spoiler they’re sporting—it’s active, meaning it adjusts to
boost performance, like those high-end race cars.

Options Galore

So here’s what’s under the hood—or should I say, where the hood isn’t
anymore: The Cayman Electric is coming with either a single-motor setup,
giving it traditional rear-wheel drive, or a dual-motor setup for all-wheel
drive. Seems like Porsche wants to ensure it doesn’t matter if customers
are purists requesting classic RWD or they’re seeking confident traction on
all four corners.

Now, although the Cayman has been rocking rear-wheel drive for quite a
while, adding an all-wheel-drive option is a big move for the entry-level
sports car family. This option historically made waves with the Porsche 911
over the past three decades, making it a more versatile performer.

Carrying on Tradition

First, let’s talk style. The new Cayman’s silhouette stays true to the
sleek, mid-engine design folks have loved. You won’t miss the iconic fastback
tail, even though that combustion engine’s nowhere in sight. With an 800-volt

battery system packed right behind the seats, these EVs promise to keep the
clever trunk-at-each-end tradition, enhancing practicality.

Driving Dynamics

Handling—Porsche better get this right. See, they’re taking their time to
iron out kinks and make sure the EV Cayman performs like a Porsche should.
Word is, they’ve delayed rolling these out from 2025 to 2026 for that extra
tuning. It should be worth the wait considering other contenders, like the
Alpine A110 EV, are eyeing the throne.

This delay isn’t without its upside, though. It’s likely stoking demand for
the outgoing 718 models right here in the States, where despite a global
dip, sales almost doubled recently. Seems like everyone’s catching a case of
Porsche fever.

A Look to the Future

As for the broader picture, Porsche’s flirting with the idea of partially
extending the life of combustion in some vehicles, mainly due to shifts in
the electric market’s pace. However, with these new Boxster and Cayman EVs
already far along their development journey, they’re staying true to their
electric path for now.

Sure, there are whispers that combustion options might sneak back later,
similar to Fiat’s hybrid tweak for the 500e. But with all the growing
changes, it seems like they’re betting strong on an electrified future,
especially here in the U.S. market.