2026/10/04 05:48 Text/Reporter Chen Hongzhi/Reporting, Photography
The Porsche Cayenne Electric will be launched on October 22. The test drive model this time is the standard version, priced at 4.19 million yuan. (Photo by reporter Zheng Shihua)
When the first-generation Cayenne came out in 2002, it caused an uproar in the global car industry. It was believed that Porsche, which started out as a sports car, would destroy its own brand by launching a SUV. Facts have proved that Porsche has a unique vision. The emergence of the Cayenne not only successfully set off a wave of luxury SUVs, but also became Porsche's best-selling model. The Cayenne also keeps pace with the times and launches an Electric pure electric version, which will be officially released on October 22, setting a new benchmark for pure electric luxury travel.
The front of the car adopts slim LED matrix headlights, and the traditional water tank guard is cancelled. There is an active air intake deflector under the front bumper.
The new Cayenne Electric has a body size of 4,985×1,980×1,674mm in length, width and height, and a wheelbase of 3,023mm. Compared with the fuel version, the length and wheelbase are increased by 55mm and 128mm respectively. It not only looks more majestic, but also provides a wider passenger space. The front of the car adopts a tankless shield design, with slim LED matrix headlights for identification, and the introduction of active air intake deflectors and spoiler rear wings, creating excellent aerodynamic performance with a drag coefficient of only 0.25; the rear of the car uses horizontal LED taillights integrated with PORSCHE brand luminous words, bringing out a highly recognizable visual effect.
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The focus of the cockpit lies on the OLED Flow Display central touch screen with a unique curved surface design, which is paired with a 14.25-inch curved digital instrument and a 14.9-inch passenger side display screen (optional) to create a new Porsche Driver Experience driving interface full of technology, but some physical buttons are still retained below to provide an intuitive operating experience.
Compared with the fuel version, the Cayenne Electric has a slender body, and the wheelbase is also increased by nearly 13 centimeters.
The car uses a new driving interface based on the OLED Flow Display curved touch screen, and a 14.9-inch passenger side screen is optional.
Thanks to the enlarged vehicle compartment, the basic volume of the rear compartment has been increased to 781 liters. The rear seat system is equipped with electric adjustment as standard, and can be expanded to 1,588 liters after tilting.
The Cayenne Electric tested this time adopts a dual-motor four-wheel drive configuration, with a strong output of 408 horsepower and 85.2 kilograms. In overboost mode, the maximum horsepower can be increased to 442 horsepower. Even though the vehicle weighs more than 2.5 tons, it still has the performance strength to accelerate from zero to 0 to 100 kilometers in 4.8 seconds and reach a top speed of 230 kilometers. The 113kWh high-voltage battery pack provides a cruising range of 642 kilometers. After actually driving on the road, you can find that the Cayenne Electric Electric releases the powerful power in the body in a fairly linear manner, providing a driving experience similar to traditional fuel vehicles, allowing people who are new to electric vehicles to easily adapt.
In addition, with the support of active air pressure suspension equipped with PASM Porsche active suspension adjustment system, it can not only create a comfortable road texture at low speeds, but also effectively suppress body roll when facing corners, maintaining excellent control skills. As a large luxury SUV, the Cayenne Electric can still retain the spirit of a Porsche sports car.
The brand pointed out that after the launch of the Cayenne Electric, the Cayenne car series will be sold in parallel with both gasoline and electricity, further strengthening the dominance of the Cayenne car series in the luxury travel market.
Cayenne Electric adopts dual-motor four-wheel drive, has a maximum horsepower of 408 horses, and can accelerate to 100 mph in 4.8 seconds. (Photo by reporter Zheng Shihua)
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