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Porsche has unveiled the Cayenne Electric – a brand-new, all-electric version of the SUV that once saved the brand. The Cayenne, launched in 2002, transformed porsche From a niche sports-car manufacturer to a global powerhouse, it controlled everything from the development of the 911 to, later, the hugely successful Macan SUV. Fittingly, it was the Macan that really made the first leap towards full electrification.
Now, however, Porsche’s big seller is entering the battery-electric world – and it’s doing so with typically extraordinary numbers. The Cayenne Electric comes with the hotter Cayenne Turbo Electric. However, Porsche also makes it clear that this is not the end of combustion: petrol and hybrid Cayennes will continue to run with EVs for the next decade.
At launch, the EV range consisted of two models: the Cayenne Electric and the Cayenne Turbo Electric. The performance figures are outrageous for such a large SUV. Total output reaches 1,140bhp in the Turbo with Launch Control, meaning a spectacular 0 to 62mph acceleration of two and a half seconds and a top speed of 162mph. Even using “normal” power, the turbo delivers 845bhp, while a push-to-pass function briefly adds 174bhp.
The entry Cayenne Electric produces 403bhp in regular driving or 436bhp with launch control, reaching 62mph in 4.8 seconds. Both get all-wheel drive and Porsche’s electronic traction system.
Porsche says the new Cayenne achieves Formula E levels of energy recovery – up to 600 kW – allowing most of the braking to be handled by motors rather than mechanical brakes.
A new 113 kWh battery is fitted to both versions, providing up to 398 miles (Cayenne Electric) or 387 miles (Turbo) of maximum range. Charging is where Porsche aims to set new standards with fast DC charging of up to 390 kW and even up to 400 kW under specific conditions. This means it will take less than 16 minutes to charge from 10 to 80 percent, which will add up to 202 miles of range in about ten minutes for the Cayenne Electric.
The Cayenne is also the first Porsche model to offer inductive wireless charging, which adds up to 11 kilowatts by parking on top of a specially designed charging plate.
Like Porsche, the brand’s design team has subtly evolved the Cayenne look rather than recreating it. Design boss Michael Mauer says the car is “definitely a Porsche and obviously a Cayenne”, although the aerodynamic efficiency has been increased more than ever before, delivering a remarkably low 0.25 drag coefficient for a large SUV.
A new light-strip design, frameless doors, “flyline” roof profile, and Turbonite-colored detailing on the Turbo distinguish the power output. An off-road package will also be offered.
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The new platform stretches the Cayenne by 55 mm, adding about 13 cm more to the wheelbase, which means more rear legroom and comfort. Boot space ranges from 781-1,588 litres, plus a 90-litre frunk. The pulling capacity is up to 3.5 tonnes.
Inside, Porsche has introduced “mood modes” that adjust lighting, seating and sound profiles, while there is a panoramic roof with extended ambient lighting including variable lighting controls and “communication lighting”.
The new Porsche Driver Experience brings a dramatic curved OLED “Flow Display” – a fully digital 14.25-inch cluster with an optional 14.9-inch passenger display. This is the largest combined display area ever in any Porsche, while a head-up display with augmented reality technology is also available.
The new Voice Pilot uses AI to understand more complex questions, while smartphones and smartwatches can act as factory digital keys.
Despite the new all-electric flagship, Porsche stressed that petrol and hybrid Cayennes will continue to be offered “well into the next decade”, reinforcing its strategy of offering both combustion and fully electric powertrains in all segments. Orders for the Cayenne Electric are open immediately, with UK prices starting at £83,200 for the standard model and £130,900 for the Turbo.