Electric Porsche Cayenne Will Reduce Charging Time to 15 Minutes

Porsche is preparing to introduce the fourth-generation Cayenne as a fully electric vehicle. The new Cayenne is making ambitious claims with a 113 kWh battery, a range of over 600 km, and a 400 kW charging power.

Porsche has been preparing to introduce the next-generation Cayenne for a long time. The fully electric model will use the Premium Platform Electric (PPE) architecture. The current internal combustion and hybrid Cayenne models will remain in production with updates. Camouflaged prototypes began test drives last year and were also displayed at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. However, detailed technical data had not been disclosed.

Now, journalists have participated in test rides in the passenger seat of the prototype, accompanied by program manager Michael Schätzle. These tests have revealed important details about the fourth-generation Cayenne, codenamed “E4”.

The new Cayenne will have a 113 kWh (108 kWh usable) battery capacity, compared to the 100 kWh battery in the Macan and Audi Q6 e-tron. It is also equipped with an advanced liquid cooling system featuring two cooling plates. Thanks to this, the charging power is targeted to increase from the Macan’s 270 kW to 400 kW. At a compatible station, the battery will be able to charge from 10% to 80% in just 15 minutes. It is stated that a ten-minute charge can provide 300 km of WLTP range. It is also mentioned that the top version of the Cayenne, which will initially be sold only with this large battery, will offer a range of over 600 km. Unlike the Macan, all versions will come with all-wheel drive and dual electric motors. Even the entry-level model is expected to have over 300 kW of power.

Porsche will continue to use permanent magnet synchronous motors, as seen in the Macan and Taycan. The front motor is said to be similar to the Macan’s, while the rear motor will be an improved version. The Cayenne will also be equipped with a two-speed transmission at the rear. Three power options are expected: an entry-level version with approximately 300 kW of power (likely the Cayenne 4), a Cayenne 4S with 450–515 kW, and a Cayenne Turbo offering over 1,000 horsepower (735 kW) with a Launch Control feature.

The Turbo version is projected to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in under three seconds and to 200 km/h in under ten seconds. The vehicle promises sports car performance despite its nearly three-ton weight. It will also focus on a sporty drive with a rear-axle steering system offering up to five degrees of turning angle and electronically controlled dampers.

The world premiere of the new electric Cayenne will take place in November. Prices and exact technical specifications will be announced at the launch.

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