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The electric Cayenne that brings performance, range and Porsche DNA together

With the Cayenne S Electric, Porsche further expands its fully electric SUV range. The model sits precisely between the base Cayenne Electric and the more powerful Cayenne Electric Turbo, and thus offers a balanced combination of performance, driving pleasure and everyday usability.

The Cayenne S Electric is not a purely luxurious EV SUV, but above all a Porsche interpretation of electric performance: a car that combines comfort and efficiency with technologies that come straight from motorsport and high-performance engineering.

Positioning: the new heart of the electric Cayenne range

Within the electric Cayenne range, the S version is the core model. It offers considerably more power than the entry version, yet remains more accessible than the extreme Turbo variant.

With a system output of 544 hp and up to 666 hp with Launch Control, the Cayenne S delivers performance that until recently was exclusive to high-performance sports cars. At the same time it remains a fully fledged SUV for daily use, with a WLTP range of up to 653 kilometres.

Electric drivetrain: pure Porsche performance

The Cayenne S Electric uses two permanent-magnet synchronous electric motors, one on each axle. The result is a powerful electric all-wheel drive that continuously determines the optimal torque distribution.

Key performance figures:

  • 544 hp of system output

  • 666 hp with Launch Control

  • 0 to 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds

  • top speed up to 250 km/h

Power is sent to all four wheels via a single-speed transmission, so acceleration is linear, immediate and completely free of vibration.

Advanced cooling for consistent performance

One of the most striking technical innovations is the direct oil cooling of the electric motor on the rear axle. Unlike conventional EV motors, heat is extracted here directly from the current-carrying components.

Advantages of this technology:

  • better thermal stability under high load

  • consistent power under repeated acceleration

  • higher efficiency when driving hard

In addition, the rear pulse inverter uses silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductors, which can handle currents of up to 620 amps and thus enable higher efficiency and faster response.

Battery and charging: an ultra-fast EV platform

Under the floor sits a 113 kWh high-voltage battery (gross capacity), developed for both performance and long distances. Key charging and range figures:

  • up to 653 km WLTP range

  • DC fast charging up to 400 kW

  • 10 to 80% charge in under 16 minutes

This charging speed is among the highest in the SUV segment and makes the Cayenne S Electric a true long-distance EV, even for intensive use.

Chassis and driving experience: technology from the sports car world

As you would expect from Porsche, the chassis plays a central role. The Cayenne S Electric can be equipped with technologies that until recently were exclusive to the top models.

Porsche Active Ride

The optional Porsche Active Ride system uses hydraulically controlled dampers to neutralise body movements almost completely. The result:

  • minimal roll in corners

  • maximum stability under acceleration and braking

  • exceptional comfort on poor roads

Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus

With PTV Plus torque is actively distributed between the rear wheels, which results in:

  • sharper turn-in

  • better traction when accelerating out of corners

  • more stability in fast bends

Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes

The Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB) are also available as an option. These high-performance brakes combine:

  • extremely low fade

  • a longer service life

  • lower unsprung weight

Sport Chrono, Push-to-Pass and Track Mode

The Cayenne S Electric can be equipped with the Sport Chrono package, including a series of functions that transform the SUV into a true performance machine.

Push-to-Pass

At the push of a button, Push-to-Pass activates an extra 122 hp for 10 seconds.

Track Mode

For circuit use the Cayenne S Electric has Track Mode, in which the vehicle:

  • preconditions the battery in advance

  • optimises the thermal load

  • delivers maximum performance over several laps

Design: subtle sportiness

Visually the Cayenne S Electric sets itself apart from the other variants through a series of model-specific details. Distinctive elements:

  • front and rear bumpers in Volcano Grey Metallic

  • diffuser and inserts in body colour

  • 20-inch Cayenne S Aero wheels

  • refined aerodynamic accents

The electric Cayenne can also be configured in 13 exterior colours, so personalisation remains an important part of the Porsche experience.

Interior and personalisation: Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur

For the interior Porsche introduces a new design line called Style, developed by Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur.

The first package, the Interior Style Package, creates an outspoken, luxurious ambience with:

  • two-tone Black / Delgada Green leather upholstery

  • 14-way adjustable Comfort Seats

  • Delgada Green contrast stitching

  • Izabal Green aluminium decorative elements

  • GT sports steering wheel with 12 o'clock marker

  • model illumination in the sills

Even details such as the car key and the stopwatch of the Sport Chrono system are matched to this colour theme.

Personalisation and configuration

As with every Porsche, personalisation is central. The Cayenne S Electric can be configured with:

  • several interior styles

  • various accent packages

  • an extensive choice of wheels

  • high-end audio and comfort options

That makes every Cayenne S Electric potentially unique.

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