The Porsche Cayenne enters a new era as it goes fully electric for its latest generation. In doing so, the fourth-generation model becomes the most powerful production Porsche of all time with its 1,156-horsepower output. It’s also one of the quickest with a 0 to 100 km/h time of 2.5 seconds.
With 36 percent of its global sales now electrified, the Cayenne Electric complements the existing third-generation combustion-engined and plug-in hybrid Cayenne models which will co-exist with this all-new fourth-generation one.
At launch, the Cayenne Electric comes in two flavors: the Cayenne Electric and the Cayenne Turbo Electric—both offering all-wheel drive with the Porsche Traction Management (ePTM) system.
The Cayenne Turbo Electric accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 2.5 seconds, from 0-200 km/h in 7.4 seconds and reaches a top speed of 260 km/h. This is made possible by a newly-developed drive system that makes 1,156 horsepower and 1,500 Nm of torque (Launch Control activated).
Moreover, the Cayenne Turbo Electric features direct oil cooling of the electric motor on the rear axle to ensure high continuous output and efficiency, an innovation borne from motorsport. In normal driving mode, up to 857 horsepower is available, but a Push-to-Pass function adds an additional 176 horsepower for 10 seconds at the press of a button.
Meanwhile, the entry-level Cayenne Electric model has 408 horsepower in normal operation, and 442 horsepower and 835 Nm of torque with Launch Control. It accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 4.8 seconds, on its way to a top speed of 230 km/h.
Raw power aside, the Cayenne Electric offers leading energy recovery figures—recuperating up to 600 kW of power (815 horsepower). During everyday life, about 97 percent of all braking operations can be handled purely by the electric motors, but in case the mechanical friction brakes need to intervene, Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB) is available as an option for the Cayenne Turbo Electric.
Adaptive air suspension is fitted as standard, while the Cayenne Turbo Electric adds active suspension, torque, vectoring, and a limited-slip rear differential. Both models can be equipped with rear-axle steering, which steers the rear wheels by up to five degrees.
Underneath, the Cayenne is powered by a 113-kWh high-voltage battery with double-sided cooling and optimized thermal management. This results in a combined range of up to 642 kilometers for the Cayenne Electric and up to 623 kilometers for the Cayenne Turbo Electric. Thanks to its 800-volt technology, the Cayenne charges at a DC charging capacity of up to 400 kW increasing the state of charge from 10 to 80 percent in less than 16 minutes. A range of up to 325 kilometers can be added within 10 minutes.
The Cayenne Electric is also the first Porsche to optionally support inductive charging, which a system that charges at up to 11 kW. All that Porsche Wireless Charging requires is for the user to park above a floor plate. The charging process then starts automatically.
Design-wise, the Cayenne Electric combines the proven design features of the SUV with the most up-to-date Porsche styling language. Highlights include the low hood with slim Matrix LED headlights. These emphasize the width of the vehicle and combine all lighting functions into one module. The strongly contoured wings are also very typical of other Porsche designs, as is the flyline—the iconic gently sloping roofline.
Meanwhile, the side is characterized by frameless doors and a striking crease in the door surface. The side skirts have a distinctly three-dimensional design and are painted in Volcanic Grey Metallic and, on the Cayenne Turbo Electric, in high-gloss black. At the rear, it features a light strip with animated graphics and an illuminated Porsche lettering. Of course, the Cayenne Turbo Electric features numerous contrasting elements in the exclusive Turbonite color.
The Cayenne Electric is also one of the most aerodynamic SUVs, with a co-efficient of drag at just 0.25. Key to that is the Porsche Active Aerodynamics (PAA) system that precisely adapts the car’s aerodynamic properties to the respective driving situation and speed. The active aerodynamic elements include movable cooling air flaps in the nose, an adaptive roof spoiler and the innovative, active aeroblades at the rear. Other aerodynamic measures include air curtains in the front bodywork, an almost completely enclosed underbody, special aero wheels, and a diffuser at the rear.
Dimensionally, the new Cayenne Electric is 55 mm longer than the combustion-engined model. It’s 4,985 mm long, 1,980 mm wide and 1,674 mm high. The difference is greatest in the wheelbase (3,023 mm), where an increase of almost 130 mm means more rear legroom and comfort for the passengers in the back than ever before. The rear seat system is electrically adjustable as standard and offers flexible adjustment options from a comfort position to a cargo one. Luggage capacity is 781 to 1,588 liters, plus the 90-liter front luggage compartment.
Inside, the Cayenne Electric features a newly-developed Flow Display—a curved OLED panel that blends seamlessly into the center console and allows clear separation between the display and control areas. It is complemented by a fully digital instrument cluster with 14.25-inch OLED technology and a 14.9-inch optional passenger display. For the first time in the Cayenne, a head-up display with AR technology is also available, which visually represents an 87-inch display area 10 meters in front of the vehicle. In contrast, the buttons and controls for particularly frequently used functions, such as air conditioning and audio volume remain refreshingly analog.
Another unique feature is the Mood Modes. Depending on the selected program, the seating position, lighting mood, air conditioning, sound profile, and the display appearance change. The sliding Panoramic Roof with Variable Light Control, an electrically switchable liquid crystal foil, provides an airy feeling of space. Another highlight is the new panel heating: it not only warms the seats, but also large areas of contact surfaces such as armrests and door panels. The ambient lighting also serves as a communication light—an animated light strip that welcomes passengers as they enter the car and visualizes various vehicle states, such as the charging process.
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