Porsche has finally unveiled the battery-powered Cayenne, and it’s a rather impressive vehicle, if also controversial. Packing up to 1,156 PS (1,139 hp / 850 kW) and 1,500 Nm (1,106 lb-ft) of torque in Turbo spec, it is set to ship next summer.
There will be multiple powertrain options to choose from eventually, the company says, but only two will be available at launch. The baseline version is called Cayenne Electric and packs two e-motors delivering a combined 408 PS (402 hp / 300 kW) to all four wheels. Engaging launch control briefly ramps up the output to 442 PS (436 hp / 325 kW) and 835 Nm (616 lb-ft) of torque. In this mode, the EV can go 0-96.6 km/h (0-60 mph) in 4.8 seconds and ultimately reach 230 km/h (143 mph).
The Turbo version makes do with 857 PS (845 hp / 630 kW), but gains another 177 PS (175 hp / 130 kW) for 10 seconds as soon as you push a button labeled Push-to-Pass. The maximum power and torque figures mentioned at the start of this article are only available in Launch Control mode.
It may seem like the Cayenne Turbo Electric is really well-endowed in the powertrain department, but let’s not forget that it weighs as much as 2,645 kilos, or 5,831 pounds. It still zips from zero to 96.6 km/h in 2.5 seconds, doubles that acceleration in 7.4 seconds and can attain a top speed of 260 km/h (161 mph), but it remains to be seen how capable it is around corners.
Both versions come equipped with a 113-kWh standard battery WLTC-rated at either 623 or 642 km (387 or 399 miles) of range depending on the spec. The power internals run at 800V and support 400kW charging. Refilling the battery from 10 to 80% takes less than 16 minutes, and Porsche says charging for just 10 minutes gives you around 322 km (200 miles) of range regardless of whether your car has a Turbo badge on it.
Like the Macan Electric before it, the Cayenne Electric runs on Porsche’s own PPE platform. It takes advantage of a 600kW regenerative brake and is the German automaker’s first vehicle with support for induction charging. The charging pad is sold separately, costs just above $5,000 and delivers 11 kilowatts of power over the air, meaning it is best suited for overnight charging.
Prices start from $109,000 for the Cayenne Electric and a cool $163,000 for its Turbo counterpart. New powertrains and the coupe-SUV body style are officially slated to join the lineup in 2026.
