Porsche delivered 178,532 vehicles worldwide during the first nine months of 2026, a 16 percent decline from the same period in 2025. The latest figures highlight a sharp divide within the lineup: sales of the 911 rose, while the electric Taycan and several other models recorded significant declines.

The 911 reached 42,217 deliveries through the end of September, up 12 percent year over year. That made it nearly five times more popular than the Taycan, which found 8,699 buyers after a 31 percent sales drop. The 911’s growth also slowed from the 16 percent increase recorded during the first half of the year.

Cayenne remains Porsche’s best-selling model

Despite the 911’s expansion, the Cayenne continued to lead Porsche’s range. The SUV recorded 59,586 sales in the first nine months, although that was still a 2 percent decrease compared with 2025.

Porsche said 7,002 of those deliveries were Cayenne Electric models, which entered the market during the summer. If demand for the electric SUV continues, the Cayenne’s overall sales could still increase when the automaker reports its complete January-to-December results.

The Macan remained Porsche’s second-best-selling model, with 51,025 deliveries. However, total Macan sales fell 21 percent, and the electric version accounted for 23,029 units. The electric Macan initially experienced stronger demand, but sales later weakened while the combustion-powered model continued to outsell it.

Declining demand affects electric and combustion models

Porsche’s results were also affected by regional weakness. Sales in China fell 33 percent, while deliveries in the United States declined 13 percent. The U.S. nevertheless remained Porsche’s largest market.

The Panamera posted one of the steepest declines in the lineup, with sales falling 35 percent to 13,714 units. Meanwhile, deliveries of the 718 Boxster and Cayman dropped 79 percent to 3,291 vehicles. Production of the combustion-powered Macan, Boxster, and Cayman has ended, but Porsche still had remaining inventory available for registration during the reporting period.

The next combustion-powered Macan is not expected to become available until the back end of 2028 at the earliest, according to the source. Porsche has also not yet launched electric replacements for the 718 Boxster and Cayman.

Against that backdrop, Porsche is adjusting its product strategy as part of a broader turnaround plan that includes job cuts, higher prices, and a new supercar. The company now intends to keep offering the Cayenne with a gasoline engine alongside the electric model and says it has no plans to create a fully electric 911.