1,139-HP Cayenne Electric: Porsche’s Most Potent Road Car to Date | Carscoops

      $163,000 Porsche Cayenne Turbo Electric accelerates to 60 mph in 2.4 seconds and includes a 113 kWh battery along with active aerodynamics.

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      by Chris Chilton

      Porsche has unveiled the 2026 Cayenne Electric and Cayenne Turbo Electric models.

      The base version generates up to 435 hp, while the Turbo boasts an impressive 1,139 hp.

      Standard features include adaptive air suspension, with inductive charging available as an option.

      The original Cayenne significantly boosted Porsche’s sales, and 23 years later, the third-generation model remains the brand's best-seller. Now, the nameplate ventures into new territory with the introduction of the 2026 Cayenne Electric, a battery-powered variant that incorporates insights from the smaller Macan EV.

      This is not merely an electrified edition of the familiar Cayenne. The new electric models utilize an entirely different platform, based on the PPE architecture used for the Macan Electric, but extended by 5.1 inches (130 mm) to provide a wheelbase of 119 inches (3,020 mm).

      This extended wheelbase is also longer than that of the combustion Cayenne, resulting in significantly more rear legroom for passengers.

      But enough about dimensions. Does the Cayenne Electric outperform its internal combustion engine counterpart at the start? Absolutely.

      At launch, there are two variants: the Cayenne Electric and the powerful Cayenne Turbo Electric. Both feature all-wheel drive, are packed with advanced technology, and are clearly designed to make you reconsider the importance of traditional cylinder count.

      Most Powerful Porsche Ever

      Let’s focus on the standout model. The $163,000 (plus $2,350 destination charge) Cayenne Turbo Electric’s dual-motor setup produces 844 hp (857 PS / 630 kW) during regular driving, but when the Push-to-Pass boost, activated via a button on the steering wheel, is engaged, it adds an extra 173 hp (177 PS / 130 kW) for 10 seconds.

      The excitement doesn't stop there. With Launch Control enabled, you can unleash up to 850 kW, equating to 1,139 hp (1,155 PS) and 1,106 lb-ft (1,500 Nm) of torque.

      Porsche claims this is its most powerful production car to date, achieving 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) in just 2.4 seconds—compared to 3.1 seconds for the quickest combustion Cayenne, the Turbo GT—and it completes the standing quarter-mile in 9.9 seconds. As for top speed, it reaches a notable 162 mph (260 km/h). Welcome to the new era of Porsche performance.

      The 'standard' $109,000 Cayenne Electric is considerably slower but still impressive. It generates 402 hp (408 PS / 300 kW) during standard driving, ramping up to 435 hp (441 PS / 324 kW) with Launch Control. This power, along with 615 lb-ft (834 Nm) of torque, propels you to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds, with a top speed of 143 mph (230 km/h).

      Brakes Optional

      Both trims also provide significant energy recovery, capable of returning up to 600 kW back into the battery through braking. Porsche claims that approximately 97 percent of regular braking scenarios can be handled without using the physical brakes, though PCCB carbon rotors remain an option for those who prefer them.

      Adaptive air suspension with Porsche Active Suspension Management comes standard, and the Turbo variant includes a torque-vectoring rear differential. Both models can be equipped with rear-axle steering, and Porsche Active Ride, using active anti-roll bars similar to those on the Taycan, is also available.

      The new 113 kWh battery pack powers both models and is 13 kWh larger than the one in the Macan Electric. Thanks to an 800-volt architecture and enhanced cooling systems, the Cayenne Electric can charge at rates up to 400 kW under optimal conditions. A charge from 10 to 80 percent takes less than 16 minutes.

      Porsche is also rolling out optional inductive charging, making it the first automaker to offer such technology for an EV in the US. Simply park over the designated pad in your garage, and the SUV will start charging automatically at up to 11 kW.

      Like A Scaled-Up Macan Electric

      In terms of design, Porsche has refrained from drastically altering the Cayenne's silhouette. Instead, it has refined the shape, incorporating features from the Macan EV. The hood is lower, the headlights are narrower, the body lines are sharper, and the doors have frameless glass.

      At the rear, a 3D-effect light bar and illuminated Porsche lettering enhance the nighttime aesthetic. Turbo Electric models feature contrasting accents in a color