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Porsche Confirms Cayenne Electric’s 113 kWh Pack and 400 kW Fast-Charge Ahead of Imminent EU Debut

The PPE-based SUV uses an 800-volt system with predictive thermal control and double-sided cooling to sustain very high charge rates and target over 600 km WLTP range.

Overview

  • Porsche details a function‑integrated battery built into the structure, using six interchangeable modules and 192 large‑format pouch cells with a silicon‑graphite anode and high‑nickel NMCA cathode.
  • Ultra‑fast DC charging peaks at 400 kW for a 10–80% refill in under 16 minutes and can add more than 300 km in about 10 minutes, sustaining 350–400 kW to roughly 50% state of charge.
  • An 800‑volt architecture with a high‑voltage switch enables up to 200 kW at 400‑volt stations without a booster, broadening compatibility with existing infrastructure.
  • Predictive thermal management analyzes temperature, route, traffic and driving profile, with double‑sided cooling and energy‑efficient pressure fans to achieve the optimal fast‑charge curve from about 15°C.
  • Porsche quotes more than 600 km WLTP, with near‑production prototypes exceeding 563 km in U.S. highway tests; an 11 kW wireless charging option is planned from 2026, and the European launch is set for the coming weeks with wider rollouts expected around mid‑2026.