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Porsche has been spotted testing the next-generation Cayman, a new sports car that, like its Boxster sibling, will ditch the petrol engine in favor of an all-electric version. The open-top is expected to be unveiled late this year or early 2026, with a hardtop likely to follow soon. The prototype that has been spotted already reveals many important details that will be relevant for series production.
The body of the car will likely retain the same mid-engined powertrain as the current Cayman, with a gently sloping roof and short hood. While the camouflage makes it difficult to get a full view, it's safe to assume the window line will become more aggressive like the current car, and elements like the traditional door handles will remain in place, instead of the smooth pop-up handles found on the 992nd-generation 911.
We can also see a small side air intake located directly behind the doors, which will likely supply cooled air to the electric motor or battery pack located at the rear. This element will likely be located in a futuristic panel in front of the rear wheels, defining aerodynamic characteristics and helping to clean the airflow around the rear bumper.
Porsche will continue to use its signature LED light on the new car, complemented by a small aerodynamic device at the rear that can be moved, as on all previous Boxster and Cayman models. This will be located under a new, smoother glass rear roof that runs the entire length of the rear to the wing.
The front end will likely follow a similar design to the Boxster, with traditional four-point headlights flanking a low hood. The prototype pictured here, as well as almost all Boxster prototypes yet to be seen on the road, use headlights that are almost identical to those on the restyled Taycan. It remains to be seen whether these headlights will make it to the production car.
Underneath them, Porsche has installed vertical ventilation blades that are likely capable of moving. This type of “active” ventilation has already been used on other high-performance models, such as the new 911 GTS, suggesting that the mid- to high-performance models of the new Cayman and Boxster could be released first, before more affordable options are introduced.
A complete revision of the interior is also expected, which will use many design and functional elements from the 992nd generation 911. A new digital interface will also be developed, replacing the outdated but still functional interior of the previous 981 generation.
But the biggest mystery is the technical specifications of this electric sports car. Rumors have it that the decline in electric car sales (and their resale value) has forced Porsche to reconsider the future of its electric sports car. However, given the prototypes and progress made, it doesn't look like the company is changing course and ready to abandon the idea.
Considering these details, the new electric Cayman has every chance of becoming not only a technically advanced, but also a stylistically and aerodynamically optimized car that will continue Porsche's sporting tradition, even into the new era of electric mobility.
