Lots of chat about this on the internet today, and it all seems to be based on one article. We know the 992 911 was designed to be a hybrid by nature of its overly large gearbox so I think the whole story may potentially have some "issues".
However, based on the Mission R that Porsche showed recently I can totally see a two-seater EV coming in the not too distant future which will form the basis of the GT series race cars. I doubt it would be called a 718 though and it may sit alongside the 718 and 911 series' for a while, although the upcoming GT4RS and Spyder RS would seem to be a last hurrah and signal the end of the line for ICE 718s.
My guess? The new EV will replace the 718 but it won't be called a 718 or a Cayman it'll be something new. The 911 will continue as an ICE car as long as it can, including hybrid technology if required, and will die when ICE dies.
However, based on the Mission R that Porsche showed recently I can totally see a two-seater EV coming in the not too distant future which will form the basis of the GT series race cars. I doubt it would be called a 718 though and it may sit alongside the 718 and 911 series' for a while, although the upcoming GT4RS and Spyder RS would seem to be a last hurrah and signal the end of the line for ICE 718s.
My guess? The new EV will replace the 718 but it won't be called a 718 or a Cayman it'll be something new. The 911 will continue as an ICE car as long as it can, including hybrid technology if required, and will die when ICE dies.