German sports car manufacturer Porsche has introduced a fully electric version of its Cayenne SUV.
The new battery-electric Cayenne line-up starts with two all-wheel-drive variants, the Cayenne Electric and Cayenne Turbo Electric.
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Both are equipped with electronic Porsche Traction Management (ePTM).
Porsche Style head Michael Mauer said: “The new Cayenne is unmistakably Porsche and unmistakably Cayenne. We’ve built on proven design features and preserved what makes this SUV unique. The result is a modern design concept that carries the Cayenne into the future.”
The 2026 Cayenne EV includes a high-output configuration with a claimed peak of 1,139hp, 0–60mph in 2.4 seconds and up to 1,106lb ft of torque.
Top speed is quoted at up to 162mph.
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By GlobalDataIn a statement, Porsche said the 2026 Cayenne Electric is the “most powerful production Porsche of all time”.
In standard driving mode, the Cayenne Turbo Electric delivers up to 630 kW (844 hp).
A Push-to-Pass function allows drivers to access an additional 130 kW (173 hp) for up to 10 seconds at the press of a button.
Pricing starts at $109,000 for the standard model, which is rated at 402hp and 615lb ft of torque. The Turbo Electric variant is listed from $163,000.
The Cayenne Electric is fitted with a 113kWh battery and an 800-volt electrical system, with charging from 10% to 80% stated at under 16 minutes.
It is also the first Porsche model to support inductive charging via a floor plate, at up to 11 kW.
Interior technology includes a head-up display with augmented reality functions and an AI-based voice assistant.
Orders for the Cayenne Electric are now open, with initial deliveries targeted for late summer next year.
The electric version will be available alongside existing combustion-engine and hybrid Cayenne versions.
Porsche sales and marketing board of management member Matthias Becker said: “Inspiring customers is our top priority at Porsche. With the electrification of the Cayenne, we are reaching a new level of performance that sets standards for the future. At the same time, we will continue to develop the Cayenne with efficient combustion and hybrid drive systems well into the next decade.
“This strategy also applies to Porsche’s entire model portfolio: in every segment in which we are represented, customers will in future have the choice between fully electric and combustion-engined powertrains.”
The launch comes after Porsche announced changes to its EV strategy.
In its statement, Porsche said “due to the delayed ramp-up of electric mobility, the market launch of certain all-electric vehicle models is planned to take place at a later date”.
“In particular, the development of the planned new platform for electric vehicles in the 2030s is to be rescheduled. The platform is to be technologically redesigned in coordination with other brands within the Volkswagen Group,” it added.
