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Porsche's management blames a slowdown in EV growth as a factor in the declining sales. Yet, data shows that EV sales in China actually increased by approximately 25% in 2025. Globally, EV sales grew by 24% during the same period. This stark contradiction suggests that Porsche may be misinterpreting or misrepresenting market realities, possibly to conceal internal issues or strategic shortcomings.
Strategic Missteps and Competitive Pressures
Despite the global EV surge, Porsche continues to prioritize combustion and hybrid vehicles. The company's best-selling model worldwide remains the Macan electric, which performed reasonably well even as the internal combustion version's sales declined.