Steiner also explained that series development of a hypercar project has yet to begin, further extending the timeline. For Porsche enthusiasts hoping for something to take on the Lotus Evija or Pininfarina Battista, well, they’ll have to be patient.
But will the 918’s successor even be a full EV? That has yet to be confirmed, although Blume did say previously that the “battery will be the cylinder of tomorrow,” a statement which doesn’t sound like it leaves room for an internal combustion engine. Another ray of hope exists with eFuels, which Porsche continues to investigate. Whether the technology can be incorporated into a hypercar is another question altogether.
For now, it’s best not to get our hopes up about a 918 Spyder successor until Porsche communicates something more concrete, but we’ll take some comfort from the fact that the idea hasn’t been written off at all.