Porsche’s biggest car has gone electric. This week, the German carmaker unveiled the Cayenne Electric, a technological masterpiece that launches the iconic SUV into an electric future. Combining the brand’s sporting DNA with EV performance, the launch is a big step in Porsche’s rapid transformation towards electrification (36% of the cars it sells are electrified).
Record performance
The new model, available in the base Cayenne Electric and the range-topping Cayenne Turbo Electric, is the most powerful production Porsche ever made. The Turbo variant has a staggering output of up to 850 kW (1,156 PS) and a blistering 0-100 km/h acceleration time of just 2.5 seconds, eclipsing many supercars.
“The Cayenne Electric shows performance in a new dimension,” said Oliver Blume, chairman of the Executive Board of Porsche AG. “It sets new standards in the SUV segment – in terms of driving characteristics as well as charging.”
The Cayenne Electric has a huge 113-kWh battery and 800-volt architecture, allowing for ultra-fast charging speeds of up to 400 kW. In ideal conditions, it can be charged from 10-80% in just 15 minutes. It’s also the first Porsche to offer optional inductive charging, allowing owners to charge wirelessly by parking over a floor pad, charging at a really fast wireless speed of 11 kW.
The Cayenne Electric is bigger than its combustion engine counterparts, and will have more cabin space.
Is it coming to India?
Definitely. Porsche India has been quick to announce pricing, listing the base Cayenne Electric at Rs 1.76 crore and the Turbo Electric at Rs 2.26 crore (ex-showroom). Bookings are open, but deliveries in India are expected only in later 2026 (so, there is a one-year wait).
The Cayenne Electric will be sold alongside combustion engine models, and won’t replace them.
