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Porsche Adds Wireless Charging to Electric Cayenne, Europe Launch in 2026

The 11 kW inductive plate targets overnight convenience, not the SUV's 400 kW rapid‑charge use case.

Overview

  • Porsche confirmed a factory inductive charging option for the new electric Cayenne with a public premiere at IAA Mobility in September 2025 and a European rollout alongside the vehicle in 2026 at a target price below €7,000.
  • The system pairs a 15 kg receiver mounted under the vehicle with a 50 kg ground plate measuring 117 by 78 by 6 centimeters that is overrun‑proof and sealed for outdoor use.
  • An LTE module and Wi‑Fi in the plate enable app-based assignment, scheduling and preconditioning, while in‑car cameras and graphics guide precise alignment over the pad for automatic 11 kW charging.
  • Porsche cites up to roughly 90% transfer efficiency, and charging pauses if metal objects or living beings are detected beneath the vehicle before automatically resuming once clear in the latter case.
  • The option must be specified at purchase because retrofitting is not available for now, and Porsche says the supplier‑developed technology will not remain permanently exclusive to the brand.