According to Mate Rimac, the deal could happen as early as next year, but he emphasizes that a negotiation of this caliber always involves many factors, and it does not help that the Posche-Piëch family still holds a stake in Porsche, concluding that this "is an emotional topic". The current situation faced by the Zuffenhausen brand could contribute to a quicker outcome, favorable to Mate Rimac's intentions: the strong Chinese competition that it currently faces and the declining consumer interest in its 100% electric models create a somewhat precarious situation, exacerbated by uncertainties in areas such as customs duties or regulatory standards, particularly environmental ones. It is therefore not surprising that Oliver Blume, CEO of Porsche, issued a warning last summer to his employees about the company's business model, "which has served us well for many decades, but no longer works in its current formulation".