Porsche is reportedly preparing to reduce its workforce in Germany by approximately 8,900 positions by the end of 2035 as part of a long-term effort to improve profitability and adapt to changing market conditions.
According to Automotive News, the latest restructuring proposal includes an additional 5,000 job reductions on top of the 3,900 positions previously announced. If implemented, the plan would lower Porsche’s German workforce from roughly 23,000 employees over the coming decade.
The report states that the proposal has received approval from the company’s supervisory board after being presented by Chief Executive Officer Michael Leiters as part of a broader business restructuring program.
Rather than relying on compulsory layoffs, Porsche is expected to reduce headcount through measures such as natural attrition, early retirement, and voluntary separation programs. Administrative departments and research and development (R&D) teams are likely to experience the largest impact, with the company’s Weissach development center expected to be among the most affected locations.
The planned workforce reduction comes as Porsche adjusts its business strategy following changes to its electric vehicle roadmap. The automaker has indicated that it aims to establish a cost structure capable of supporting profitability at annual sales of around 180,000 vehicles, compared with nearly 280,000 vehicles sold in 2025.
Porsche has also warned that its revised electric vehicle strategy is expected to weigh on operating profits in the near term, prompting additional cost-saving initiatives designed to strengthen the company’s long-term financial performance.
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