Based on an evolution of the Premium Platform Electric (PPE), the Cayenne Electric will offer a new level of “E-Performance” with its function-integrated battery, powerful dual cooling, intelligent thermal management, and robust charging performance.

At the heart of the Cayenne Electric is a function-integrated high-voltage battery with a gross energy content of 113 kWh offering more than 600 kilometers of range. It’s directly integrated into the vehicle structure and, in addition to storing energy, also acts as an integral structural component. This results in significant advantages in weight and packaging. 

For example, the ratio between cells and battery housing has improved by 12 percent compared to the second-generation Taycan battery. Integration of the battery into the body structure also increases vehicle rigidity and further lowers the car’s center of gravity – both essential factors for driving dynamics and precision. The battery therefore contributes to the agile handling of the Cayenne Electric. Porsche is also setting new standards in the field of passive safety; the battery modules are made of a specially developed aluminum profile that absorbs energy in a targeted manner and protects the cells in the event of an impact.

For maximum energy density and charging capability, Porsche uses a lithium-ion battery with six interchangeable modules and 192 large-format pouch cells. The cells consist of a graphite-silicon anode and a nickel-manganese-cobalt-aluminum cathode (NMCA). The high nickel content of 86 percent ensures maximum energy density, while silicon in the anode significantly enhances the fast-charging capability. Aluminum increases the rigidity of the cell structure. The result: seven percent higher energy density compared to the current Taycan battery, while also increasing charging efficiency.

Another key element of the high-voltage system is the innovative cooling system, which regulates the temperature of the battery from both above and below. This dual cooling allows precise control of the temperature window and ensures that the battery always operates in the optimal range—regardless of the weather, charging power, or driving style. The cooling capacity corresponds to that of about 100 large household refrigerators. For the first time, energy-efficient pressure fans will be used, which consume around 15 percent less energy than conventional suction fans. This means consistently high charging capacity and high performance with minimal energy loss.

The new Predictive Thermal Management is also an integral part of the electrical architecture of the Cayenne Electric. It links all the vehicle’s cooling and heating circuits, continuously analyses temperature, route and driving profile, and proactively controls the flow of energy. 

While driving, intelligent software calculates the heating or cooling requirements in real time – considering navigation data, topography, traffic conditions and driving behavior. The aim is to keep the battery in the optimum temperature window at all times – for maximum charging speed, service life, and range consistency. The advantages for the driver include shorter charging times, lower energy consumption, and even more accurate range predictions. The system works closely with the further-developed Charging Planner, which takes individual charging preferences into account and preconditions the battery for the next stop while driving.

The Cayenne Electric also promises to set new standards in charging performance. Its capacity of up to 400 kW at suitable high-power charging stations enables charging from 10 to 80 percent in less than 16 minutes. More than 300 kilometers of range can be added in just 10 minutes. The Cayenne Electric maintains this high level of charging power over an exceptionally wide state of charge band. Up to about 50 percent state of charge, the charging rate consistently remains between 350 and 400 kW.

This optimal fast-charging curve is achievable from a battery temperature of just 15 degrees Celsius, which is significantly lower than before. This means that the car’s charging performance is particularly robust under real-world conditions throughout the year. In addition, the 800-volt architecture combined with the high-voltage switch in the battery also enables efficient charging at 400-volt stations at up to 200 kW – without an additional booster.

From 2026, Porsche will offer the new Porsche Wireless Charging system—an 11 kW wireless charging system with a compact one-box floor plate – for the first time with the Cayenne Electric. This contactless charging technology achieves a similar efficiency to wired AC charging: up to 90 percent. When parked over it, the vehicle automatically detects the floor plate and lowers itself slightly for charging. The inductive charging process takes place across a gap of a few centimeters. The entire process is fully automatic, safe, and maintenance-free. With this technology, Porsche is once again emphasizing that efficiency and convenience go hand in hand – even when charging.