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Porsche Cayenne Electric Prototype Debuts With 400 kW Charging and 1,000‑PS Turbo Punch

A first prototype drive highlights Porsche‑typical handling with credible off‑road poise.

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Porsche Cayenne EV Prototype Drive: The New 1000 Horsepower Electric SUV
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Overview

  • GTspirit sampled base, S and Turbo preproduction Cayenne Electric models in southern Europe, reporting a clear step in performance and refinement.
  • The prototype features a new 113 kWh battery on an 800V system with peak DC fast‑charging of up to 400 kW, enabling a claimed 10–80% in under 16 minutes.
  • WLTP range is quoted at more than 600 km, with up to 640 km on certain variants and roughly 300 km added in a 10‑minute optimal fast‑charge session.
  • The Turbo delivers over 1,000 PS in overboost with Porsche Active Ride suspension, rear‑ and front‑axle steering, ceramic brakes and full torque vectoring, masking its roughly 2.7‑tonne mass.
  • Design and utility updates include deployable vertical aero blades on Turbo, a revamped cabin with a curved central display, 90 liters of frunk space, increased luggage capacity, serious off‑road capability and a 3.5‑tonne towing rating, with deliveries reported to target October 2026.