The all-electric Porsche Cayenne is on its way. Porsche confirmed the next-gen Cayenne will be electric. Meanwhile, Porsche plans to keep hybrid and gas models around a while longer. Porsche gave us a sneak peek as the first Cayenne Electric prototypes hit the road for testing. Check it out below.
The fourth-gen Cayenne will be fully electric, Porsche announced Thursday. Porsche said testing is well underway after showing off the first camouflaged prototypes. The Cayenne has always defined the sports car in its segment,” Porsche CEO Oliver Blume boasted. Blume added, “In the middle of the decade, the fourth generation will set standards in the segment as an electric SUV.”
Porsche already gave the current Cayenne “one of the most extensive product upgrades” in brand history. But, the fourth-gen model will be “further developed with major technological investment.” The Cayenne Electric is expected to play a big role as Porsche shifts to EVs. Porsche’s new electric SUV will be based on the 800V PPE platform.
Porsche said the platform allows it to integrate the latest tech, like an advanced high-voltage system, powertrain, and chassis. “We are going to utilize the potential of electrification to take the Cayenne to a completely new level in a number of ways,” Michael Steiner explained, executive board member for R&D at Porsche AG. In addition to its signature driving characteristics, Porsche is aiming for rapid and stable charging, efficiency, and everyday drivability in the new Cayenne EV.