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One in three Porsches sold in H1 2025 was an EV

Porsche continues its transformation toward electrification with significant momentum in the first half of 2025. The Stuttgart-based sports car manufacturer delivered 146,391 vehicles globally between January and June, with 36.1 percent of them electrified, marking a 14.5 percentage point increase over the same period last year.

This surge includes 23.5 percent fully electric vehicles (BEVs) and 12.6 percent plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) — a strong signal that Porsche’s electrification strategy is gaining traction with customers worldwide.

Electric Macan Leads the Charge

Driving much of this growth is the new fully electric Macan, which has quickly become a cornerstone of Porsche’s EV lineup. Of the 45,137 Macan units delivered, nearly 60 percent (25,884 vehicles) were electric, reinforcing the model’s appeal in a shifting market. The internal combustion Macan remains available in select non-EU markets, with 19,253 units sold.

“The fully electric Macan is making a significant contribution to our proportion of electrified cars,” said Matthias Becker, Porsche AG Board Member for Sales and Marketing. “Despite geopolitical challenges, we have maintained balanced sales volumes across regions.”

Panamera Shows Strength, While 911 and 718 Face Transition Pressures

The Panamera also performed well, recording a 13 percent increase year-on-year with 14,975 deliveries. However, traditional sports cars like the 911 and 718 series saw declines. The 911 dropped 9 percent to 25,608 units, mainly due to the strong close of the previous generation last year and the staggered rollout of its successor. The 718 Boxster and Cayman fell 12 percent to 10,496 units, constrained by limited availability amid new EU cybersecurity regulations. Production of the current 718 generation will cease by Q4 2025, as Porsche prepares for its electric successor.

The Taycan, Porsche’s original electric flagship, registered 8,302 deliveries, down 6 percent. Meanwhile, the Cayenne posted 41,873 units, a 23 percent decrease attributed to previous catch-up effects and segment competition.

Regional Performance: A Tale of Divergence

North America emerged as Porsche’s largest and fastest-growing region in H1 2025, delivering 43,577 vehicles, a 10 percent increase and a new all-time half-year record. Improved product availability and price protections amid rising import tariffs supported this success.

The Overseas and Emerging Markets matched this momentum, also up 10 percent with 30,158 vehicles sold, marking another record.

In contrast, Europe (excluding Germany) saw an 8 percent drop to 35,381 units, while Germany declined 23 percent with 15,973 deliveries — both affected by strong prior-year results due to 2023’s supply recovery.

China, Porsche’s once-dominant market, continues to face headwinds. Deliveries slid 28 percent to 21,302 vehicles, impacted by intensified luxury competition and ongoing economic pressures. Porsche is maintaining a value-oriented approach in the region, prioritizing profitability over volume.

Outlook: Value Over Volume

Looking forward, Porsche expects continued global challenges but remains confident in its refreshed lineup and electrification strategy.

“We expect the environment to remain challenging,” Becker stated. “That’s why our ‘value over volume’ strategy is so vital. We’re working closely with regional teams to align supply and demand, all while offering one of the most attractive product portfolios in our history.”

As Porsche navigates the crossroads of tradition and transformation, its first-half results suggest the automaker is steering confidently toward an electrified, performance-driven future.

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Porsche Cayenne Electric: Record-Breaking SUV That Tows Like a Truck

As Porsche edges closer to the launch of its second all-electric SUV, the brand has begun peeling back the camouflage—literally and figuratively—on what might be its most versatile EV to date. The upcoming Porsche Cayenne Electric has entered the final stages of global testing, and it’s already making headlines. A near-production prototype recently shattered a hill climb record, hauled vintage metal across the English countryside, and offered an early glimpse at what electrified performance and practicality can really look like.

Electrified Heritage Meets British Motorsport

The stage for this electric debut? None other than the legendary Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb—a motorsport relic dating back to 1905. Nestled in Worcestershire, England, the narrow and notoriously technical track played host to a filming project featuring the new Cayenne Electric, with none other than Gabriela Jílková, simulator and development driver for the TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team, behind the wheel.

Gabriela Jílková

Facing gradients of up to 16.7% and corners barely wider than a city alley, Jílková piloted the prototype SUV to a record-breaking 31.28-second run—over four seconds faster than the previous SUV best.

“The course is challenging and does not forgive mistakes,” she remarked. “But the active suspension gives the new Cayenne enormous stability and precision. I felt completely confident at all times.”

Precision Meets Power: Porsche Active Ride

Much of that confidence stems from Porsche Active Ride, a new active suspension system debuting in the electric Cayenne. Designed to keep the body flat and composed under hard braking, acceleration, and cornering, it ensures a refined yet dynamic driving experience—crucial for a vehicle straddling the line between sports car agility and SUV practicality.

According to Michael Schätzle, Vice President of the Cayenne product line, the technology “significantly expands the range between driving dynamics and ride comfort.” And the numbers back it up. From a standstill, the SUV blasted past the first 60-foot marker in just 1.94 seconds, a figure typically reserved for open-wheel race cars fitted with slicks.

A Utility Vehicle That Means It

But raw speed isn’t the only metric Porsche is gunning for. While performance grabs headlines, Porsche hasn’t forgotten what made the Cayenne a global success over two decades: usability and versatility. During the filming in England, automotive presenter Richard Hammond put the prototype to a different kind of test—hauling a two-tonne, 100-year-old classic car on a trailer from Hereford to his garage.

Despite a combined towing load of nearly three tonnes, the Cayenne Electric performed the task with ease. Hammond summed it up succinctly:

“We were trailing significant weight behind us, but you wouldn’t know it – the Cayenne handled it effortlessly.”

That’s no coincidence. Porsche confirms that the Cayenne Electric is being engineered to offer a towing capacity of up to 3.5 tonnes, matching its combustion counterparts—a rare feat in the battery electric vehicle (BEV) world.

A Glimpse Into Porsche’s Electrified Future

The Cayenne Electric isn’t just a performance statement—it’s a manifesto. Schätzle emphasized Porsche’s commitment to offering combustion, hybrid, and fully electric powertrains well into the next decade. Yet, he acknowledged that only electrification could unlock the unprecedented blend of power, efficiency, and refinement showcased at Shelsley Walsh.

“The Cayenne Electric will set new standards—without compromising on everyday usability and practicality,” he said.

With its global launch drawing closer, the Cayenne Electric is shaping up to be more than just an evolution—it could be a revolution for luxury electric SUVs. Blending track-taming agility, trailer-hauling muscle, and road-trip-ready comfort, it stands as a compelling argument that the age of electrification doesn’t mean leaving utility behind.

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Porsche Honors 70 Years of PCA with Stunning 911 Club Coupe

Porsche is once again honoring its most passionate fanbase—the Porsche Club of America (PCA)—with the launch of a new limited-edition 911 Club Coupe. Just 70 examples of this meticulously crafted sports car will be produced, paying tribute to the 70th anniversary of the world’s largest Porsche owners club, founded in 1955 by Bill Sholar.

Based on the 911 Carrera T, the new Club Coupe is a purist’s machine. At its heart is a 388-horsepower flat-six engine mated exclusively to a six-speed manual transmission—complete with a walnut shift knob for a touch of old-world charm. Performance is sharpened by a PASM Sport Suspension system that lowers the ride height by 10 mm and includes a mechanical limited-slip differential with Porsche Torque Vectoring. It’s a clear statement: this car is built for those who believe in the tactile joy of driving.

Visually, the Club Coupe is a head-turner. Finished in Sholarblau Metallic, a modern evolution of 2015’s Club Blau, the paint is the product of more than a year of collaboration between Style Porsche, Exclusive Manufaktur, and PCA. The color contrasts with Satin Black RS Spyder wheels featuring Brilliant Silver accents, red grille inlays, and silver door graphics that proudly bear the Club Coupe name.

Subtle yet meaningful design touches abound. Red accents evoke the PCA’s signature colors, while a special 70-year PCA grille badge nods to the club’s legacy. Even the side mirrors, typically Vanadium Gray on the Carrera T, are painted in body color for added exclusivity.

Inside, the Club Coupe continues the theme of bespoke craftsmanship. Illuminated door sills with PCA branding greet occupants, while black leather upholstery is offset by contrast stitching in Speed Blue and Guards Red. PCA logos are embossed on the center console lid, and a “Club Coupe” inscription adorns the dashboard.

An optional extended equipment package adds further personalization, including tartan seat inserts, a leather key pouch, and a Sholarblue-painted key—all adorned with PCA-specific details. Even the owner’s manual wallet is finished in matching leather with blue stitching and a commemorative embossment.

To complement the car, Porsche Design has created the Chronograph 1 – 911 Club Coupe, a timepiece available exclusively to Club Coupe owners. The COSC-certified watch is powered by the in-house WERK 01.140 movement and features a sapphire crystal case back displaying a rotor modeled after the car’s RS Spyder wheels. It can be worn with either a titanium bracelet or a fabric Velcro strap in PCA colors.

The Club Coupe’s extensive standard equipment list includes a Sport Exhaust system, rear-axle steering, GT Sport steering wheel, and the Sport Chrono package. Braking performance is equally robust, with six-piston front and four-piston rear calipers gripping 350 mm vented, cross-drilled rotors.

“The PCA community embodies the passion that drives Porsche,” said Timo Resch, President and CEO of Porsche Cars North America. “Creating a model that celebrates this milestone is both an honor and a testament to the bond between the brand and its most dedicated fans.”

The first example of the 911 Club Coupe will be preserved in the Porsche Museum, while the second will be raffled off to a lucky PCA member. The remaining 68 units will be offered exclusively to PCA members, with production scheduled to begin in fall 2025 and run through spring 2026. Pricing will be announced closer to launch.

A Legacy of Club Coupes

This latest model marks the third installment in a cherished tradition. The original 911 Club Coupe debuted in 2005 to celebrate PCA’s 50th anniversary. Limited to 50 units and finished in Azurro California—a modern nod to Azureblue of the 356 era—it featured an X51 Powerkit and distinctive badging.

In 2015, the 911 Carrera GTS Club Coupe commemorated PCA’s 60th year with a run of 60 units. Finished in Club Blau and based on the 991.1 Carrera GTS, it boasted a naturally aspirated 3.8-liter flat-six good for 430 hp, and a distinctive ducktail spoiler that made it an instant classic.

Now, 20 years after the first Club Coupe, Porsche returns to celebrate 70 years of camaraderie, community, and a shared love for spirited driving. The 2025 911 Club Coupe is more than a car—it’s a tribute to the soul of Porsche ownership.

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