- Porsche has launched two all-electric Cayenne models, the Cayenne Electric and Cayenne Turbo Electric
- The Cayenne Electric Turbo has a 0 to 100km/h time of 2.5 seconds with a top speed of 260km/h, courtesy of an e-motor system that delivers up to 1139 bhp and up to 1106 ft-lb of torque
- The Cayenne Electric and Cayenne Turbo Electric join the all-electric offering at Porsche, which also comprises the Taycan and certain models within Macan range
- The Porsche Cayenne Electric models are available for pre-order now, with Australian deliveries set to take place in late 2026
Porsche has given the Cayenne the electric treatment. The Cayenne made its debut in 2002 and is notable for being Porsche’s first entrant into the SUV segment — and one of the forebears in a lineup that includes the Aston Martin DBX 707, Lamborghini Urus, and Ferrari Purosangue. Two decades on and the German marque is aiming to set the benchmark for high-performance all-electric luxury SUVs, with the launch of the Cayenne Electric and Cayenne Turbo Electric.
The entry-level Cayenne Electric delivers 402 bhp, which jumps up to 325 bhp and 615 ft-lb in launch control mode. That translates to a 0 to 100km/h time of 4.8 seconds, with a top speed of 230km/h. The energy recovery stats are particularly impressive, with 600 kW of recuperative power available through braking and almost all of the car’s braking operations able to be handled purely by the electric motors.
For something sportier, the Cayenne Turbo Electric ups the ante with a 0 to 100km/h time of 2.5 seconds, with 844 bhp in standard mode and up to 1139 bhp and 1106 ft-lb when launch control is hit. The turbo variant has a top speed of 260km/h.
Both models are powered by the newly developed 113 kWh high-voltage battery, which has double-sided cooling for optimum thermal management. In terms of range, Porsche claims a combined WLTP range of 642km for the Cayenne Electric and up to 623km for the Cayenne Turbo Electric. The battery’s 800-volt technology allows for a DC charging capacity of up to 390 kW, with 10 to 80% range in less than 16 minutes.
The aesthetic language is in line with the design of the Taycan and electric Macan models. The silhouette has been refined for aerodynamic performance, with a low front hood (complete with slim Matrix LED headlights) emphasising the width of the Cayenne Electric, while contoured wings, a sloping roof line, and frameless doors contribute to a sleek visual.
The Cayenne Electric is larger than its combustion engine stablemates, with a significantly upside wheelbase accommodating more rear legroom and increased comfort for passengers (and backseat drivers). Inside, the Porsche Driver Experience delivers the largest display system seen in a Porsche yet, with a curved OLED panel that blends into the centre console and delineates the display and control areas. While all displays are digitally embedded into the interior architecture, the commonly used functions such as the air conditioning and audio volume remain reassuringly analogue.
The Porsche Cayenne Electric and Cayenne Electric Turbo are now available for pre-order, with Australian deliveries taking place in the latter half of 2026.
Words by Henry Blake
