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Porsche has entered a new phase of performance engineering with the debut of the Cayenne Electric, a model that redefines what the brand’s flagship SUV can be.
Porsche has entered a new phase of performance engineering with the debut of the Cayenne Electric, a model that redefines what the brand’s flagship SUV can be. More than twenty years after the original Cayenne expanded Porsche’s horizons, the first all-electric version aims to do it again — this time with numbers that challenge even the brand’s supercars.
A new era begins
Porsche describes the Cayenne Electric as the most powerful production model in its history, delivering up to 1,156 hp, 0–100 km/h in as little as 2.5 seconds, and a WLTP range of up to 642 km. Business Insider and Digi24 report that it pairs this performance with genuine day-to-day usability: rapid charging, long-distance comfort, and capabilities that extend from highways to off-road terrain.
The lineup launches with two variants — the Cayenne Electric and the Cayenne Turbo Electric — both equipped with all-wheel drive through Porsche Traction Management. The Turbo leads the range, featuring a new powertrain that produces 1,500 Nm on overboost and reaches 260 km/h at full tilt.
A motorsport-derived oil-cooled rear motor enables the Turbo’s sustained output, while a Push-to-Pass feature adds a 10-second power boost. Even the entry model delivers 408 hp in standard driving and can hit 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds when Launch Control is engaged.
Performance in every detail
Regeneration capacity reaches an exceptional 600 kW — comparable to Formula E technology — allowing 97% of everyday braking to be handled without the mechanical system. The chassis adds Porsche’s latest active systems: adaptive air suspension, rear-axle steering, torque vectoring and the new Porsche Active Ride setup that counteracts body movement in real time.
Inside, the Cayenne Electric introduces an updated digital cockpit with a curved OLED Flow Display, a 14.25-inch instrument cluster, and an optional passenger screen. Porsche also offers its largest-ever head-up display: an 87-inch augmented-reality projection.
Range, charging and new tech
A new 113 kWh battery sits at the centre of the platform, cooled on both sides for efficiency. WLTP range reaches 642 km for the standard model and 623 km for the Turbo. With its 800-volt system, DC charging hits up to 390 kW — and 400 kW under ideal conditions — meaning 10% to 80% can be completed in under 16 minutes.
Porsche is also introducing wireless charging at up to 11 kW: drivers simply park over a charging pad and the process begins automatically.
Design for the next chapter
Visually, the Cayenne Electric evolves the SUV’s familiar DNA with slimmer headlights, a lower bonnet, frameless doors and cleaner aerodynamics. Turbo models add Turbonite accents, and overall drag drops to an impressive 0.25 Cd thanks to Porsche Active Aerodynamics.
As reported by elEconomista, the model is larger than before, offering a longer wheelbase, more rear-seat room and up to 1,588 litres of boot space, plus an additional 90-litre front compartment. An off-road package extends its capability on rougher ground.
Sources: Porsche, elEconomista
