Porsche unveils electric Cayenne SUV with 642 km range, wireless charging
1 / 13Porsche Unveils EV: Porsche has unveiled the all-electric Cayenne, marking a major shift for the company’s most successful model after more than 20 years on the market. The new Cayenne Electric and Cayenne Turbo Electric join the Taycan and Macan EV in the brand’s growing electric lineup. Orders are open globally, including India, where prices start at ₹1.75 crore for the standard model and ₹2.25 crore for the Turbo.
2 / 13Company Pivot: The reveal comes as Porsche redirects part of its strategy back toward combustion-engine and hybrid vehicles after slower demand for premium EVs. The company recently reported its first quarterly loss as a listed firm and issued several guidance cuts this year. Weak sales, particularly in China and from tariff impacts, led to management restructuring and expanded cost-reduction efforts across the organisation.
3 / 13Program Changes: As Porsche reassessed its EV timeline, it halted development of an electric SUV positioned above the Cayenne and delayed additional upcoming battery models. These adjustments accompany a broader shift that rebalances investment between electric, hybrid and combustion technologies.
4 / 13New CEO: Porsche expects operational improvement beginning in 2026, when Michael Leiters—formerly head of McLaren Automotive—assumes the role of CEO, succeeding Oliver Blume. Leiters is known for hybrid-system expertise, which Porsche believes will support its revised strategy. The company expects his technical background to help optimise the model portfolio and guide the transition across its three planned powertrain types.
5 / 13Cayenne Role: The new electric Cayenne is intended to strengthen Porsche’s EV share while remaining part of a lineup that continues to include combustion and hybrid versions. Since its 2002 introduction, the Cayenne has consistently been one of Porsche’s highest-selling models and a major revenue driver. Porsche expects the electric version to maintain that commercial relevance and broaden its customer base.
6 / 13Turbo Performance: The Cayenne Turbo Electric produces up to 1,156 bhp and 1,500 Nm with Launch Control. It accelerates from 0–100 km/h in 2.5 seconds and reaches 260 km/h. Normal output is 857 bhp, and a Push-to-Pass function adds 176 bhp for 10 seconds. Porsche uses direct oil cooling for the rear motor to ensure consistent high-output performance during repeated acceleration.
7 / 13Base Model Output: The standard Cayenne Electric generates 408 bhp in regular driving and 442 bhp with Launch Control, delivering 835 Nm of torque. It completes 0–100 km/h in 4.8 seconds and reaches 230 km/h. Both versions use a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system with electronic Porsche Traction Management. Porsche highlights that these figures surpass the capabilities of early petrol-powered Cayenne models.
8 / 13Battery and Range: A 113 kWh battery with double-sided cooling powers both variants. The Cayenne Electric has a WLTP range of 642 km, while the Turbo variant achieves 623 km. The 800-volt architecture supports fast charging up to 390 kW, with peaks of 400 kW in ideal conditions. Charging from 10 to 80 per cent takes under 16 minutes, and a 10-minute session adds up to 325 km or 315 km, depending on the model.
9 / 13Charging Innovations: The Cayenne Electric is Porsche’s first vehicle to support optional 11 kW inductive charging. Parking above a floor plate initiates charging automatically. Recuperation reaches up to 600 kW, enabling the motors to handle about 97 per cent of daily braking. Mechanical brakes intervene infrequently, and ceramic brakes are optional on the Turbo.
10 / 13Chassis Setup: Adaptive air suspension with PASM comes standard. The Turbo adds Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus, and both models offer optional rear-axle steering. Porsche Active Ride, available on the Turbo, reduces body movement for improved stability and comfort. These systems aim to retain the Cayenne’s established balance between dynamic capability and day-to-day usability.
11 / 13Exterior Updates: The design keeps the Cayenne’s recognisable proportions but introduces a lower bonnet and slimmer Matrix LED headlights. A 0.25 drag coefficient improves efficiency. Active aerodynamics include cooling flaps, an adaptive roof spoiler and rear aeroblades on the Turbo. Frameless doors, redesigned side panels and a full-width rear lightbar modernise the exterior.
12 / 13Interior Technology: The cabin features the Porsche Driver Experience with a curved OLED Flow Display, a 14.25-inch digital instrument cluster and an optional 14.9-inch passenger display. A new AR head-up display is also available. Mood Modes adjust seating, lighting, sound and display settings. Panel heating, a panoramic roof with variable light control and the Porsche Digital Key add to the vehicle’s convenience features.
13 / 13Space and Utility: The new Cayenne Electric measures 4,985 mm in length, 1,980 mm in width and 1,674 mm in height. Its 3,023 mm wheelbase provides nearly 13 cm more rear legroom. The rear seats adjust electrically, and cargo space ranges from 781 to 1,588 litres, plus a 90-litre front compartment. The towing capacity remains 3.5 tonnes. Deliveries of the new EV begin in the second half of next year.
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