Porsche Rules Out Fully Electric 911, Backs Combustion and Hybrid Power

Porsche CEO Michael Leiters has delivered welcome news for fans of traditional sports cars, confirming that the iconic Porsche 911 will not be offered as a fully electric vehicle.

The decision preserves one of the model’s defining characteristics: the sound and performance of its internal combustion engine, which has been at the heart of the 911 since its debut in 1963.

Speaking at an event organized by the German automotive magazine *Auto, Motor und Sport*, Leiters said Porsche will continue investing in electric mobility where it aligns with customer demand and market needs. However, he stressed that the 911 occupies a unique position within the brand’s lineup and will continue to evolve through combustion-engine and hybrid technologies rather than becoming fully electric.

Leiters said Porsche remains technology-neutral and highlighted the company's pioneering role in electric vehicles with the launch of the Porsche Taycan in 2019. At the same time, he acknowledged that the automotive industry—and Porsche itself—may have moved too quickly in anticipating the pace of the transition to electric mobility.

Sales of Porsche's electric models have not met the company’s initial expectations, prompting a reassessment of its electrification strategy in recent years. Despite this, Porsche continues to produce electric vehicles, including the Taycan and several SUV models.

The current generation of the 911 remains powered exclusively by gasoline engines and features the most powerful engine lineup in the model’s history. The Porsche 911 Turbo S delivers up to 711 horsepower.

Looking ahead, Porsche plans to expand its range of combustion-engine vehicles, a move expected to require investments worth billions of euros as the company balances traditional performance engineering with the industry's shift toward electrification.

Leiters assumed leadership of the Volkswagen Group-owned sports car maker earlier this year.