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保时捷全面调整产品战略,内燃机车型将延长生命周期
Guan Cha Zhe Wang·2025-09-22 08:48

Core Viewpoint - Porsche has announced a significant adjustment to its long-term product strategy in response to changing market conditions, particularly the slowing demand for luxury electric vehicles [1][3]. Group 1: Product Strategy Adjustments - The company will revise the timeline for its electric platform originally planned for launch by 2030, prioritizing the development of internal combustion engine (ICE) and plug-in hybrid models in the next five years [1][3]. - Porsche will continue to update its existing electric models, including Taycan, Macan, and Cayenne, while extending the market lifecycle of current ICE models and introducing new ICE models with distinctive brand features [3][5]. - The Panamera and Cayenne ICE and plug-in hybrid versions will remain available until the 2030s [3][5]. Group 2: Financial Implications - The strategic adjustments are expected to result in significant financial losses for Porsche's parent company, Volkswagen Group, with an estimated loss of approximately €5.1 billion, and Porsche's operating profit loss projected to reach €1.8 billion this year [5][6]. - Both Volkswagen and Porsche have lowered their profit margin targets for the year, with Volkswagen reducing its operating profit margin forecast from 5% to 2%-3%, and Porsche's 2025 operating profit margin forecast now not exceeding 2%, down from 5%-7% [5][6]. Group 3: Market Challenges - Since its IPO in 2022, Porsche has struggled to meet market expectations due to increased competition in the luxury market in China and tariffs in the U.S. [6]. - The company is also undergoing layoffs in Germany and has abandoned plans for in-house battery production, indicating ongoing cost-cutting measures and efforts to seek market breakthroughs [6].