Porsche's SUV lineup is finally fully electric. After more than two decades of the Cayenne being the go-to fast car for school runs and ski trips, the fan favorite is ditching petrol for good.
The new Cayenne Electric and Cayenne Turbo Electric have arrived. They're the automaker's second all-electric SUV and arguably the brand's most ambitious vehicle yet.
The Cayenne Turbo Electric hits 0 to 62 mph in just 2.5 seconds -- that's supercar fast. With up to 850 kW (also known as 1156 PS) and a top speed of 162 mph, it's the most powerful production Porsche ever. Not just the most powerful SUV. The most powerful Porsche. Period.
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More than just a battery
Even though the Porsche Cayenne has been electrified, it's still unmistakably the Cayenne you know and love. Porsche
Performance aside, this Cayenne isn't just a fast electric car with a big battery. It packs Porsche's latest electric platform and a fully digitized interior. The Electric and Turbo Electric both come with all-wheel drive, adaptive air suspension, and -- if you spring for it -- Porsche Active Ride, which all but erases body roll.
When former CNET Reviews Editor Andrew Kok reviewed the hybrid Porsche Cayenne, he complimented the "smooth ride." With this new electric platform, it should be even smoother.
Regeneration tech lifted from Porsche's Formula E racing team helps the Cayenne recuperate up to 600 kW of energy. Porsche claims that about 97% of braking in daily driving won't even touch the friction brakes.
Range-wise, you're looking at up to 398 miles WLTP for the base Electric and 387 miles for the Turbo, thanks to a new 113 kWh battery pack. Wired charging is brisk, with up to 400 kW on tap, which means 10 to 80% in under 16 minutes if you can find a charger fast enough.
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