Porsche Cayenne Electric, what it looks like and how much it costs

The electric Porsche Cayenne makes its online debut and does so by unveiling a whole host of new features, from unprecedented styling to true supercar performance. Presented in Electric and Cayenne Turbo Electric versions, both with all-wheel drive and therefore equipped with electronic Porsche Traction Management, it will not mark the disappearance of the thermal Cayenne as happened with the Macan but will continue to be marketed alongside the petrol version. Becoming the most powerful Porsche ever thanks to the Turbo's 1,156 horsepower, it introduces the interior with a central curved screen.

But how long is the new electric Porsche Cayenne? Despite the new styling compared to the internal combustion version, the dimensions remain similar with a length increased by 55 millimetres. Overall, the electric SUV measures 4,985 mm in length, 1,980 mm in width and 1,674 mm in height. The biggest difference is found in the wheelbase (3,023 mm), where an increase of almost 13 cm provides more legroom and unprecedented comfort for rear seat occupants. The rear seat system is electrically adjustable as standard and offers flexible seating options from comfort to cargo position. Styling elements include the low bonnet and slim LED headlamps with Matrix technology, which emphasise the car's width and combine all lighting functions in a single module. The sides feature frameless doors and the three-dimensional side skirts are painted in metallic Vulcan Grey, while on the Turbo they are in gloss black. At the rear comes the light strip with characteristic 3D effect, animated graphics and illuminated Porsche lettering. Efficiency is high as underlined by the cx of 0.25, thanks to solutions such as active aerodynamic elements and Air Curtain air intakes at the front of the bodywork. On the personalisation front, there is a choice of 13 standard colours, nine wheel profiles in sizes from 20 to 22 inches, 12 interior configurations and up to five trim packages. Thanks to Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur, the expanded Paint to Sample exterior colour range and the Sonderwunsch programme, it is possible to create a unique example.

On board, everything changes, starting with the new curved Oled central screen. Combined with the 14.25-inch digital instrument cluster and the 14.9-inch passenger display, it creates the largest viewing area ever mounted on a Porsche. By contrast, the buttons and controls for frequently used functions such as climate control and audio volume are analogue. The infotainment system, based on Android Automotive OS, integrates music, video and gaming apps. The new Voice Pilot also contributes to this: thanks to Artificial Intelligence, it is able to understand complex and interconnected requests, recognising the context and responding like a real interlocutor. In addition, it enables intuitive navigation and access to an extensive online information base. With the Porsche Digital Key, the smartphone and smartwatch turn into car keys that can be shared digitally with up to seven other users. A head-up display with Ar technology is also available for the first time on the Cayenne. The front seats feature up to 18-way electric adjustment, ventilation and massage with programmes that also include vibration functions. The rear seats are electrically adjustable, allowing space for passengers and luggage to be modulated. The new 'Mood Modes' system coordinates seats, lighting, climate control, sounds and display graphics to create scenarios ranging from dynamic driving to relaxation. The panoramic roof with 'Sunshine Control' can be switched from transparent to opaque in nine separate sections. Luggage capacity is between 781 and 1,588 litres, plus a 90-litre front luggage compartment.

Designed on the EPP (Premium Platform Electric) platform, the electric Cayenne Turbo version will deliver up to 1,156 horsepower and up to 1,500 Nm of torque when launch control is active, capable of sprinting from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.5 seconds and reaching a top speed of 260 km/h. The Turbo variant features direct oil cooling of the electric motor on the rear axle to ensure continuous high power delivery and efficiency. Up to 857 hp is available in normal driving mode. The entry model delivers 408 hp in normal driving mode and 442 hp, with 835 Nm of torque, when Launch Control is activated. 0 to 100 km/h in 4.8" and a top speed of 230 km/h.

Both powered by a newly developed 113 kWh high-voltage battery with bi-directional cooling for optimum thermal management, they claim a mixed-cycle Wltp range of up to 642 km for the Cayenne Electric and up to 623 km for the Turbo. Thanks to the 800-volt technology, it recharges with a maximum DC power of 390 kW, which can be increased to 400 kW under specific conditions. Translated into time, it can go from 10 to 80 per cent in less than 16 minutes and recover around 320 km in 10 minutes. In addition, for the first time, inductive charging arrives with a wireless charging system of up to 11 kW via a garage-mounted plate. Regenerative braking reaches 600 kW, which is comparable to Formula E single-seaters. In everyday use, around 97 per cent of braking manoeuvres can be handled solely by the electric motors, making mechanical friction brakes rarely necessary. A carbon-ceramic braking system is also available as an option for the Cayenne Turbo.