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Porsche plans to discontinue Taycan production by 2030, WirtschaftsWoche reports

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Posted on August 13, 2026

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· Last updated: August 13, 2026

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Porsche Expected to End Taycan Production by 2030, Sources Say

Reports and Company Statements on Taycan Production

Sources Indicate Discontinuation by 2030

FRANKFURT, Aug 13 (Reuters) - Porsche AG plans to discontinue production of its electric model Taycan by 2030, WirtschaftsWoche cited sources as saying on Thursday.

Production Relocation Plans Abandoned

The carmaker has given up on initial plans to relocate Taycan production to its plant in Leipzig from its main plant in Stuttgart, the business magazine added.

Porsche's Official Response

Spokesperson Declines to Comment

A Porsche spokesperson declined to comment on the report, referring to an interview CEO Michael Leiters gave to FAZ newspaper in July in which he said there were "no plans to discontinue the Taycan in the short term."

Reference to CEO Interview

(Reporting by Ludwig Burger, editing by Thomas Seythal)

Key Takeaways

  • Report claims Porsche will discontinue Taycan by 2030 and cancel move to Leipzig plant, though no official comment yet.
  • CEO Michael Leiters stated in July that there are no near‑term plans to end Taycan production.
  • Porsche is recalibrating its EV roadmap: shifting platform timelines and delaying new BEV models amid evolving market demand.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Porsche planning to discontinue the Taycan?
Porsche is reportedly planning to discontinue Taycan production by 2030.
Did Porsche plan to move Taycan production to Leipzig?
Yes, there were initial plans to relocate Taycan production to Leipzig, but Porsche has abandoned these plans.
Has Porsche confirmed the discontinuation of Taycan?
A spokesperson declined to comment, referring to a previous CEO interview stating no short-term plans to discontinue the Taycan.
Which Porsche plants are involved in Taycan production?
The main plant in Stuttgart produces the Taycan; relocation to Leipzig was considered but not pursued.

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