"Porsche’s perception in China has fallen so far that in tourist destinations 718 Boxters are now rented out by scooter rental shops for ≈$20/hr (fake flower bouquet included) to budget tourists who want a quick photo.

Not the kind of exposure luxury brands usually want." nitter.net/ChinaEV_Eng_Lif/status/2031537865839227315

March 11, 2026 - 10:09 UTC

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"To give you the right picture:

Imagine getting off a public bus at the entrance to a tourist spot famous for budget prices. Next to the stop is a small shop selling water bottles and umbrellas, renting out electric scooters and 718s." #alwaysbecharging nitter.net/ChinaEV_Eng_Lif/status/2031538597799903418
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"For decades, the deep-throated growl of a Porsche sports car was a sought after status symbol" #alwaysbecharging www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-10/porsche-s-china-sales-slump-as-local-evs-take-luxury-mantle?taid=69b0a48914087e0001c8c9dd&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_content=business&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
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