Porsche Cayenne Electric: the high-performance electric SUV takes on Cappadocia

With the new Porsche Cayenne Electric, Porsche demonstrates that a fully electric SUV can combine exceptional performance, long-distance comfort and genuine off-road capability. To showcase this versatility, Porsche selected a particularly demanding environment: the spectacular landscapes of Cappadocia in Turkey. From paved roads to gravel tracks, sand and rocky terrain, the three versions – Cayenne Electric, Cayenne S Electric and Cayenne Turbo Electric – were put through a wide range of driving conditions. Porsche Cayenne Electric: all-wheel drive designed for every terrain : The new Cayenne Electric retains one of the defining characteristics of the Cayenne family: its ability to tackle demanding terrain. All three variants feature Porsche Traction Management (ePTM) all-wheel drive, which rapidly distributes drive between the axles according to available grip. The electric powertrain also allows extremely precise torque management. The immediate response of the electric motors makes it possible to control power with great accuracy, particularly on loose surfaces such as gravel, sand and mud. For off-road driving, the Cayenne Electric offers Gravel/Mud, Sand and Rock driving programmes, adapting the vehicle's behaviour to the terrain.

On more demanding sections, the standard adaptive air suspension with Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) becomes particularly important. In its highest off-road setting, the Cayenne Electric offers up to 245 mm of ground clearance. The optional Offroad Package adds a modified underbody, reinforced side sills with skid plates and a front approach angle of up to 25 degrees. The Porsche Active Ride system is also available for the Cayenne S Electric and Cayenne Turbo Electric. The active suspension keeps the body stable over uneven terrain while allowing the wheels to follow the contours of the ground more effectively. Cayenne Turbo Electric: up to 1,156 PS and 1,500 Nm : Back on asphalt, the Cayenne Electric reveals another side of its character. The flagship Cayenne Turbo Electric delivers up to 850 kW, equivalent to 1,156 PS, with maximum torque of 1,500 Nm. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h takes just 2.5 seconds. The electric powertrain has also been engineered for sustained performance. The 113-kWh high-voltage battery is cooled from both above and below, while the Cayenne S Electric and Cayenne Turbo Electric feature an oil-cooled electric motor on the rear axle to support sustained performance.

The new Cayenne Electric uses an 800-volt architecture, enabling DC charging at up to 400 kW under optimal conditions. During braking and downhill driving, the vehicle can recover energy at a rate of up to 600 kW. For Swiss drivers who regularly undertake long journeys – whether through the Alps or across neighbouring European countries – these capabilities are particularly relevant.

With the Cayenne Electric, Porsche combines performance, comfort and versatility in a new way. The Cappadocia drive demonstrates that electrification does not have to come at the expense of genuine off-road capability. With the Cayenne Electric, Cayenne S Electric and Cayenne Turbo Electric, Porsche is therefore positioning its new electric SUV range as a highly capable proposition within the premium electric vehicle segment. WLTP consumption figures: Cayenne Electric: 19.7–22.0 kWh/100 km Cayenne S Electric: 19.4–21.7 kWh/100 km Cayenne Turbo Electric: 20.4–22.5 kWh/100 km