Porsche is reportedly working on an all-electric successor to the Cayenne SUV, according to an unconfirmed report by Autocar. The new EV is expected to arrive in 2026 and will be built on the same Premium Platform Electric (PPE) architecture as the forthcoming Macan EV.
This means the new Cayenne will be eligible for advanced torque vectoring technology and four-wheel steering, and could potentially deliver a driving experience unlike any other vehicle in its class.
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The PPE platform also allows for 800-volt charging technology, which should enable charging speeds of 270 kW and higher. A 100 kWh battery is expected to provide a range of more than 300 miles, while a permanently excited motor on each axle is expected to offer improved efficiency and power density over the current Taycan model. Porsche has confirmed that the electric Macan will produce more than 600 horsepower, and the electric Cayenne is expected to outperform its smaller sibling in terms of power and performance.
Despite the upcoming electric version of the Cayenne, the current-generation Cayenne is expected to remain in production to meet the needs of customers who prefer traditional combustion engines. In fact, Porsche is reportedly putting a lot of effort into updating the current Cayenne, with series manager Michael Schatzle calling it “one of the most extensive product upgrades in the history of Porsche.” This bodes well for the all-electric version of the Cayenne, which is likely to be just as impressive.
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Although there has been no official confirmation from Porsche about the development of an electric Cayenne, the report suggests that we may hear something more concrete later this year. If the rumors are true, the electric Cayenne could be a major player in the growing market for electric SUVs, and further cement Porsche’s reputation as a leader in high-performance electric vehicles.
