It’s Saturday morning. You’re in the garage with a coffee, looking at your 2020 Macan S, and the guy at the gym just told you Porsche “went all electric.” You’re wondering if you should’ve traded it in last spring. Here’s why you’ll probably be glad you didn’t.
Porsche has had one of the busiest years in its history: a new CEO, a change in direction on electric cars, the end of two gas-powered models, and the most powerful production Porsche ever built. Here’s what changed, and what it actually means for the car in your garage.
A New Boss and a New Direction
On January 1, 2026, Dr. Michael Leiters took over as CEO of Porsche. He isn’t a stranger to the brand. He spent about 13 years at Porsche earlier in his career, including running the Macan and Cayenne lines, then served as Ferrari’s chief technical officer and later as CEO of McLaren.
He arrived at a hard moment. Porsche’s 2025 deliveries fell about 10 percent, and the company had already started pulling back on its all-electric plans in favor of keeping gas and hybrid models in the lineup longer. Under Leiters, that shift is the plan: more choice of powertrains, not fewer.
The 911 Stays Gas (and Gets a Hybrid Boost)
The news most owners care about: there’s no all-electric 911 coming. Leiters said publicly that the 911 will keep moving forward with combustion and hybrid technology.
The hybrid part is already here. The current 911 GTS pairs a 3.6-liter flat-six with Porsche’s T-Hybrid system, which uses an electric motor and an electric turbocharger to sharpen response. It’s still a flat-six 911 at heart, but it now carries a high-voltage system, which matters when it’s time for service. More on that below.
The Cayenne Now Comes Three Ways
The Cayenne is now offered as gas, plug-in hybrid, and fully electric, and Porsche has said the gas and hybrid versions will stay on sale well into the 2030s.
The electric version is a monster. The top Cayenne Turbo Electric makes up to 1,139 horsepower and hits 60 mph in about 2.4 seconds, which makes it the most powerful production car Porsche has ever built. Porsche has since added a Cayenne S Electric in the middle of the range and an electric Cayenne Coupe.
Goodbye to the Gas Macan and Gas 718 (For Now)
Two favorites are taking a break from gasoline:
- Macan: Production of the gas-powered Macan was scheduled to wrap up in summer 2026, leaving the Macan Electric (including a new GTS version) in showrooms. Porsche has said a separate gas-powered SUV will eventually fill that slot.
- 718 Boxster and Cayman: Production of the gas 718 ended in October 2025. The next generation is planned as electric, but Porsche has confirmed that top versions will still offer combustion power.
If you own a gas Macan or a 718, you’re now driving the last of a generation. Cars like that tend to hold their value best when they come with a clean, documented service history.
On Track This Fall
Porsche’s racing season is in its final stretch. September brought the Supercup at Monza, World Endurance Championship rounds in Austin and at Fuji, and IMSA’s Battle on the Bricks at Indianapolis. The 911-based race cars you see on TV share more with your street car than you might think, and lessons from the track keep finding their way into production models.
What This Means for Your Porsche
Here’s the practical part.
If you own a gas-only Porsche, keep it right. A last-of-its-kind 718 or Macan with complete service records is worth more to the next buyer. Stay on top of oil service, brake fluid, spark plugs, and the model-specific items your car needs.
If you own a hybrid, remember it has two systems to care for. The engine still needs everything a gas Porsche needs, and the high-voltage side needs a shop with trained technicians and the right equipment.
If you’re going electric, maintenance doesn’t disappear, it just changes. Electric Porsches are heavy and quick, so tires, suspension, and brake components still see real wear, and the battery cooling system and cabin filters still need attention.
If you’re shopping, a pre-purchase inspection is the best money you’ll spend, especially on a model that just went out of production.
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