The transition to the electric car is progressing slower than expected, and Porsche is adjusting its course. The combustion Macan will say goodbye in 2026, but the German brand is already working on a thermal or hybrid replacement for that segment. The company is not abandoning its goal of 80% electric sales by 2030, although this objective now depends on actual demand rather than an immovable roadmap.
PPE Platform and a More Pragmatic Modular Approach 🚗
Porsche maintains its commitment to the PPE (Premium Platform Electric) platform, developed alongside Audi, for models like the electric Macan. However, the company has decided to close collateral projects and redirect resources towards flexible architectures that allow combustion engines, plug-in hybrids, and pure electric vehicles to coexist. This modular strategy aims to adapt to demand without undercapitalizing investments in electrification, prioritizing profitability over fixed timelines.
The Most Expensive Reversal in History (and no, it's not a Tesla) 😅
At this rate, the engineers in Stuttgart are going to need a GPS to avoid getting lost among so many changes of direction. First, everything was electric, then hybrid, now thermal again... If they keep this up, the next thing will be seeing a Porsche with a gasoline engine and a horse included in the trunk. At least the customer will be able to choose between three types of engines: combustion, electric, and executive indecision.