EV update: Porsche Boxster U-turn, EV pushback from car makers | Sep 2025
Porsche has shocked the car world with a major U-Turn on the next-gen Boxster and Cayman! After months of insisting the 718 s successor would be fully electric, Porsche has now confirmed that petrol-powered versions will continue at least for the top trims well into the 2030s. And they re not alone. Across the industry, car makers are pushing back against the all-electric rush: BMW says ICE will never disappear . Toyota s Akio Toyoda claims 27 million hybrids cut more emissions than 9 million BEVs. Volkswagen Group admits EV delays will cost billions, as Porsche, Audi, and VW realign launch strategies. Honda, Nissan, Mazda, Subaru are all quietly scaling back EV targets, leaning harder into hybrids. So, is this the beginning of the great EV pushback? Are we moving to a more realistic multi-pathway future with petrol, hybrid, and electric co-existing or is this just a temporary wobble before EVs dominate? In this video, I break down: Why Porsche changed its mind on the 718 Boxster/Cayman The latest EV delays and cutbacks across major manufacturers What this means for YOU as a car buyer, enthusiast, and driver The EV transition isn t dead but it s not as straightforward as the headlines told us. Watch now for the full story, and let me know in the comments: Is the EV dream stalling, or just evolving? Visit and subscribe: https://BrownCarGuy.com for more motoring stories, videos and updates! SUBSCRIBE for more motoring news, car reviews and insights! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/browncarguy?sub_confirmation=1 You Shorts now here https://www.youtube.com/@BrownCarGuyShorts And follow all my channels https://linktr.ee/browncarguy MY BOOKS ON AMAZON! https://browncarguy.com/2025/05/12/browncarguy-books/ Want to become an automotive journalist, content creator, or car influencer? Check out my book: How to be an Automotive Content Creator https://amzn.eu/d/7VTs0ii Quantum Races A collection of my best automotive sci-fi short stories! https://amzn.eu/d/0Y93s9g The ULEZ Files My all-action thriller set in a dystopian ULEZ future! https://amzn.eu/d/jhADkOt SUPPORT INDEPENDENT AUTOMOTIVE JOURNALISM Enjoy my content? Support the channel using the links below! Every little helps. Channel membership: https://www.youtube.com/browncarguy/join Buy me a Coffee! https://ko-fi.com/browncarguy Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/BrownCarGuy Filmed with DJI OSMO Pocket 3 https://amzn.to/4mNhMnS STRATIGENCY: Want to grow your garage, detailing biz or car YouTube channel without burning out? Stratigency helps auto-passionate small business owners scale smart with automation, content, and online systems Book your FREE 15-minute strategy call now: https://meeting.calendarhero.com/BCG15#DriveToScale Want to work with me? Sponsorships, reviews, collabs DM me! Big Thanks to Stratigency Design5IT www.Design5IT.co.uk Tom Conway-Gordon ( https://www.instagram.com/tconwaygordon/ ) Please subscribe to my channel for more videos like this - and make sure you hit the bell icon to switch on notifications. Follow @BrownCarGuy everywhere! Contact me for collaborations, freelance work, or press/media enquiries. #Porsche #EVUpdate #Boxster #Cayman #CarNews #BMW #Toyota #ElectricCars #HybridCars #CarMakersPushBack #BrownCarGuy --------------------------- Brown Car Guy
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