Could Porsche Quit EVs in China?
Speaking at Auto Shanghai 2025, Oliver Blume, Porsche CEO, admitted that the company may stop selling electric models in China in the coming future. He stated that the brand will oversee whether it can exist in China as an electric car brand.
By Suraj on 28-Apr-2025 11:15 AM
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Like many other Western luxury car brands, Porsche has also been riding the gravy train for years, and it’s possibly time when the automaker can exit the Chinese EV market. In China, Porsche car sales declined by 28%, reaching 79,283. This became even worse, with a 42% drop in Q1 2025, resulting in overall sales of 9,471 units.
The downfall of Porsche luxury cars is not due to a sudden drop in demand for its flagship Porsche 911 but rather increased competition from local brands like Xiaomi, which offer much cheaper electric cars than any European car brand. Some local electric vehicles (EVs) boast more power than the Porsche Taycan or Macan at a significantly lower price.
Speaking at Auto Shanghai 2025, Oliver Blume, Porsche CEO, admitted that the company may stop selling electric models in China in the coming future. He stated that the brand will oversee whether it can exist in China as an electric car brand.
With an official statement, Porsche has no intention of chasing volume to maintain competitive pricing and rival Chinese players; instead, it is likely to focus on other markets with growth potential and navigate future opportunities. However, Porsche is gearing up to introduce its new Cayenne EV, which is also likely to be priced at the higher end than any other Porsche car.
Talking about one of its rivals, Xiaomi has launched the SU7 Ultra, which produces 1548 horsepower and costs only 529,900 yuan (approximately AED 267,000), while the base variant of the Taycan starts at 918,000 yuan (approximately AED 462,600).
Unlike BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, and Jaguar, Porsche has neither shown interest nor invested in any China-specific models. Global players have invested money in long-wheelbase and market-specific models to offer better practicality, such as improved legroom and features, to local customers. Audi recently introduced an all-electric sedan under its pure electric sub-brand, AUDI.
According to media sources, the Volkswagen Group plans to launch 20 plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles (EVs) in China by 2027, but there has been no update from Porsche on this matter. However, the new gas crossover can replace the Macan in the market, but this can not be confirmed until the official release.
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