Porsche has unveiled the all-electric version of its highly anticipated Cayenne SUV. The Cayenne Electric stands out as the company’s most advanced electric vehicle yet. The new model is not an electric adaptation of the current Cayenne; it is built on a dedicated platform that is a completely different version of the PPE architecture used in the Macan Electric.
Electric Porsche Cayenne Unveiled
The electric Cayenne will initially be available in two versions. Both versions feature a dual-motor all-wheel drive system, air suspension, and a 108 kWh usable battery. The vehicles’ 800V battery supports charging power of up to 400 kW.
Importantly, during regenerative braking, the electric motors can return up to 600 kW of energy to the battery. This is significantly higher than the Taycan’s 400 kW recuperation rate. The car also supports wireless charging at up to 11 kW via an optional floor-mounted pad.
Thanks to its high charging speed, the Cayenne Electric can charge from 10% to 80% in just 16 minutes. According to Porsche, a 10-minute charge at compatible charging stations can add 320 km of range to the vehicle. To achieve this, the charger must provide at least 850 volts and 520 amps.
The entry-level Cayenne Electric produces 402 hp (300 kW) in normal use. This increases to 435 hp (325 kW) with Launch Control enabled. With a maximum torque of 835 Nm, the SUV accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds and reaches a top speed of 230 km/h. The vehicle’s WLTP range is announced as 642 km.
The top-of-the-line Turbo Electric, with its dual-motor system, can produce 1,140 hp and 1,500 Nm of torque with Launch Control engaged. This allows the massive SUV to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.5 seconds and reach a top speed of 260 km/h.
Power output is maintained at 845 hp (630 kW) in normal driving, but the Push-to-Pass function, which the driver can activate for 10 seconds, can add an additional 174 hp (130 kW). The Turbo Electric version has a WLTP range of 623 km. Rear-axle steering is optional for both versions. The Turbo model also features carbon-ceramic brakes and Porsche’s Active Ride system, which controls each corner individually.
In terms of design, the Cayenne Electric maintains a similar design style to the internal combustion model. Details such as frameless door windows, active air flaps in the nose, an adjustable roof spoiler, and active rear aero blades on the Turbo model contribute to the aerodynamics. Porsche states that these features increase range, especially at high speeds.
The vehicle offers a towing capacity of up to 3,500 kg. The trunk capacity is 1,588 liters with the rear seats folded down and 781 liters in the standard position. There’s also a small 90-liter front trunk. The interior is notable for the OLED infotainment screen that folds down into the center console.
A 14.25-inch digital instrument cluster comes standard, while an optional 14.9-inch display can be added to the passenger side. Physical buttons for basic controls like climate control and volume have been retained. The base Porsche Cayenne Electric starts at €105,200 in Germany, while the Turbo model starts at €165,500.
