| The Cayenne Electric marks the beginning of a new era for Porsche. As a fully electric SUV, it combines Porsche DNA with pioneering technology: up to 850 kW (1,156 PS), 0-62 mph in 2.5 seconds and up to 400 kW charging power4 and up to 398 miles of range. It is the most powerful production Porsche of all time – and at the same time more versatile than ever: dynamic on the road, confident off-road and comfortable on long journeys. |
The Cayenne was the first model that saw Porsche transfer the legend of the sports car brand to a completely new market segment. The sporting all-rounder became a worldwide success straight from its world premiere in September 2002. Now, a new era is beginning with the all-electric Cayenne.
“The Cayenne Electric shows performance in a completely new dimension, with innovative technologies that we have developed in motorsport. It sets new standards in the SUV segment – in terms of driving characteristics as well as charging,” says Oliver Blume, Chairman of the Executive Board of Porsche AG. “Outstanding electric performance meets very real everyday usability. Excellent long-distance comfort combines with uncompromising off-road capability.”
The performance of a super sports car and Formula E levels of recuperation
The all-electric Cayenne family initially comprises two models: the Cayenne Electric and the Cayenne Turbo Electric – both with all-wheel drive and therefore equipped with electronic Porsche Traction Management (ePTM).
The Cayenne Turbo accelerates from 0-62 mph in 2.5 seconds, from 0-124 mph in 7.4 seconds and reaches a top speed of 162 mph. This powerful e-performance is made possible by a newly developed drive system that develops up to 850 kW (1,156 PS) and up to 1,500 Nm of torque when Launch Control is activated.
The Cayenne Electric also offers leading energy recovery figures, achieving Formula E levels with up to 600 kW of recuperative power. In everyday life, about 97 per cent of all braking operations can be handled purely by the electric motors. The mechanical friction brakes rarely need to intervene. For the Cayenne Turbo, the Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) is also available for this case, as an option.
The Cayenne Electric owes much of its versatility to its chassis. Adaptive air suspension with Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) is fitted as standard on both models. The Turbo also features the Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus) limited-slip rear differential. Both models can be equipped with rear-axle steering, which steers the rear wheels by up to five degrees. In addition, Porsche Active Ride is also available for the flagship model for the first time. The active suspension system, familiar from Porsche sports saloons and newly used on the Cayenne, almost completely compensates for body movements and ensures exceptional stability, dynamics and comfort.
Innovative charging convenience: fast, robust and wireless
At the heart of the all-electric Cayenne models is the newly developed 113 kWh high-voltage battery, which benefits from double-sided cooling for optimum thermal management. This results in a combined WLTP range of up to 398 miles for the Cayenne Electric and up to 387 miles for the Turbo. Thanks to its 800-volt technology, the Cayenne charges at a DC charging capacity of up to 390 kW – and under specific conditions even up to 400 kW.
The Cayenne Electric is also the first Porsche to optionally support inductive charging, 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.
New exterior design: progressive, aerodynamic and unmistakably Cayenne
The Cayenne Electric combines the Porsche brand’s signature proportions with a clearly developed design language.
For customers with special requirements in terms of approach angle and robustness, there is the Off-Road package. Its front section with modified geometry helps to safely navigate rough dirt roads, particularly steep ascents or descents and difficult terrain.
Thanks to a drag coefficient of 0.25, the new Cayenne Electric is one of the most aerodynamic SUVs in its class, offering benefits in terms of range and energy consumption. The Porsche Active Aerodynamics (PAA) system precisely adapts the car’s aerodynamic properties to the respective driving situation and speed and, alongside an efficient control strategy, also contributes to the driving dynamics expected of the brand with extra downforce. The active aerodynamic elements include movable cooling air flaps in the nose, an adaptive roof spoiler and the innovative, active aeroblades at the rear of the Turbo. They extend the lateral tear-off edges and improve the flow characteristics, which leads to an increase in range, especially at higher speeds. Other aerodynamic measures include air curtains in the front bodywork, an almost completely enclosed underbody, special aero wheels and a diffuser at the rear.
A new level of utility, comfort and individuality
The new Cayenne Electric is 55 mm longer than the combustion-engined model. The new SUV is 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 13 cm 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 litres, plus the 90-litre front luggage compartment. The new car’s utility value is also underlined by its towing capacity of up to 3.5 tonnes, equipment-dependent.
The newly introduced Mood Modes turn the interior into an experience space that adapts to mood and situation. Depending on the selected programme, 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.
Never before has a Cayenne been so comprehensively and individually customisable as the new all-electric model. Customers can choose from 13 standard colours, nine wheel designs from 20 to 22-inch diameter, 12 interior combinations as well as up to five interior packages and up to five accent packages. Thanks to the Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur, the extended exterior colour range of Paint to Sample and the Sonderwunsch programme, customers can also individualise their Cayenne according to their personal wishes, from a host of options all the way up to a complete one-off.
Porsche Driver Experience – largest display area in a Porsche
In the field of digitalisation, the Cayenne Electric takes the driving experience to a new level. At the heart of the newly developed Porsche Driver Experience is the Flow Display – an elegantly curved OLED panel that blends seamlessly into the centre 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. Together, the result is the largest display area ever found in a Porsche.
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 metres in front of the vehicle. All displays are seamlessly embedded into the interior architecture. In contrast, the buttons and controls for particularly frequently used functions, such as air conditioning and audio volume, are analogue. In addition, a hand rest has been developed that enables the driver to operate the digital and analogue elements ergonomically – even in particularly dynamic driving situations.
New standards through electrification – trio of powertrains beyond 2030
The new Cayenne Electric now complements the existing selection of drivetrain choices, which will continue to be offered in parallel worldwide.
The all-electric Cayenne models are available to order in the UK and Ireland from today.
In Ireland, the Cayenne is priced from €113,660 RRP and the Cayenne Turbo from €179,280 RRP inclusive of all Taxes.