- The first all-electric Porsche Cayenne is here.
- It comes standard with all-wheel drive, air suspension and 400 kW DC fast charging.
- Two models will be available at first, both offering nearly 400 miles of range on the WLTP cycle.
This is the Porsche Cayenne Electric. And while its looks might not be to everyone’s taste, the Germans sure know how to put on a show when it comes to technical specifications.
Put simply, the Cayenne is Porsche’s most advanced electric car yet, and it can certainly hold its own against rivals from the United States and China—at least when comparing numbers on a piece of paper.
Two versions will be available at first, both offering dual-motor all-wheel drive, air suspension and a 108-kilowatt-hour (usable) battery pack that can be charged at a peak power of 400 kilowatts. When using regenerative braking, the electric motors can send up to 600 kW of power back to the battery, a noticeable improvement over the Taycan’s 400 kW figure.
The electric Cayenne can also be wirelessly charged from a floor-mounted pad that provides up to 11 kW, but that’s only available as an option.
Porsche Cayenne Turbo Electric (2026)
Photo by: Porsche
Porsche says it takes as little as 10 minutes to add as many as 201 miles of range and less than 16 minutes are needed to go from 10% to 80% state of charge on a potent enough DC fast charger. To get these numbers, the charger needs to provide at least 850 volts and 520 amps. By comparison, the Lucid Gravity SUV also tops out at 400 kW, but its battery has a higher capacity of 123 kWh, as well as a higher rated voltage, enabling an EPA-rated range of 450 miles.
Getting back to the Cayenne, the two models’ range estimates are still quite impressive, both getting close to the 400-mile mark on a full charge on the WLTP cycle.
Porsche Cayenne Electric (2026) Photo by: Porsche
The entry-level Cayenne Electric has 402 horsepower (300 kW) during normal driving, but that figure goes up to 435 hp (325 kW) when Launch Control is activated. Meanwhile, the maximum torque is 618 pound-feet (835 Newton-meters), allowing the base Cayenne EV to sprint from zero to 62 miles per hour (0 to 100 kilometers per hour) in 4.8 seconds and on to a top speed of 143 mph (230 kph). The WLTP range estimate is 399 miles (642 km).
Meanwhile, the Cayenne Turbo Electric, which doesn’t have a literal turbocharger, turns up the power and torque knob to 11. Its dual-motor setup can provide a maximum output of 1,140 hp and 1,106 lb-ft of torque when Launch Control is enabled, allowing the 196.2-inch-long SUV to reach 62 mph in 2.5 seconds and a top speed of 161 mph (260 kph).
During normal driving, the output is a little more manageable at 845 hp (630 kW), but a Push-to-Pass function can add another 174 hp (130 kW) for a 10-second stint. The WLTP range for the Cayenne Turbo Electric is 387 miles (623 km).
Rear-wheel steering is optional on both versions, and the top-spec Turbo can also be fitted with ceramic composite brakes, as well as Porsche’s impressive Active Ride system, which can individually control each corner.
Design-wise, the Cayenne started out as something only a mother could love, and that trend seems to be back for the new electric version. That said, there are some neat design and aerodynamic touches that make the battery-powered SUV stand out from the crowd, like the frameless door windows, active air flaps in the nose, adaptive roof spoiler, and active aeroblades at the rear of the Turbo. Porsche says the aero features help increase range, especially at higher speeds.
The Porsche Cayenne EV can tow up to 7,716 pounds (3,500 kilograms) and has a maximum trunk capacity of 56 cubic feet (1,588 liters) with the rear seats folded. With the seats in their normal position, the SUV offers 27.8 cu ft (781 l) of space, and there’s an additional 3.1 cu ft (90 l) available in the front trunk. Bear in mind that all these measurements are for the European versions, and we expect them to be slightly different when the car lands stateside.
Gallery: Porsche Cayenne Electric (2026) and Porsche Cayenne Turbo Electric (2026)
Inside, the new Cayenne makes a statement the second you glance inside, courtesy of the curved OLED panel that blends into the center console. But that’s not the only screen, as there’s a 14.25-inch digital instrument cluster that’s offered as standard, as well as an optional 14.9-inch passenger display. Another thing that’s on the options list is a head-up display with augmented reality technology that visually represents an 87-inch area in front of the vehicle.
Thankfully, Porsche also fitted traditional controls for things like the air conditioning system and audio volume.
The Porsche Cayenne Electric is available now in Germany at a starting price of $122,400 (€105,200) for the base model and $192,550 (€165,500) for the top Turbo trim. It will be sold alongside the gas and plug-in hybrid versions, which are based on a different platform. Pricing and availability for the United States are not yet available.
Whether or not people will turn out and spend their hard-earned money on it, we’ll just have to wait and see.
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