Porsche has agreed with Chinese XPeng to jointly meet European requirements for average CO₂ emissions. According to European registration data, the German brand has left the Volkswagen Group's common pool and formed a new pool for 2026 and 2027.
The mechanism allows several manufacturers to combine their vehicle performance. If one company produces many low-emission vehicles, it can offset the average for another. This is particularly relevant for Porsche due to the high proportion of powerful gasoline models.
The Volkswagen Group previously included Porsche vehicles along with Volkswagen, Audi, Škoda, and Cupra. Now, Porsche's figures will be calculated separately. According to ICCT estimates, in the first half of 2026, the average for the combined Volkswagen pool exceeded the target level by approximately 7 g CO₂/km.
Against this backdrop, Porsche is reviewing the pace of electrification. The company has officially acknowledged that demand for electric vehicles has been lower than previous expectations and has decided to keep ICE and hybrid powertrain cars in its lineup for longer.
The Macan is particularly indicative. In the first half of 2026, Porsche delivered 35,315 vehicles of this model: 19,695 with ICE versus 15,620 electric. Production of the gasoline Macan ended in late July, but the company has already announced a more flexible powertrain strategy.