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Porsche: The New Cayenne 'Will Shape The Future of Electric Driving'
Porsche: The New Cayenne 'Will Shape The Future of Electric Driving'

Motor 1

time2 days ago

  • Automotive
  • Motor 1

Porsche: The New Cayenne 'Will Shape The Future of Electric Driving'

Porsche has not lost faith in electric vehicles. Even though Taycan sales fell 49% last year and continued to drop by 6% in the first half of 2025, Zuffenhausen is pressing ahead with its EV agenda. The company is encouraged by the early success of its second-generation Macan, as the electric-only model has made the luxury crossover the best-selling car through June. Some of that success is attributed to the first-gen gas model, which is still available outside Europe, but the EV is outselling its ICE predecessor . With the upcoming Cayenne Electric, Porsche hopes to replicate the success of its smaller sibling. Ideally, the Volkswagen Group brand aims to mimic the popularity of the gas-powered Cayenne, which has effectively printed money for the company since its debut in 2002. Ahead of its official debut later this year, Porsche is making some bold promises for the fourth-generation, electric-only model: Photo by: Porsche 'Porsche will not only showcase the prototype there [at the IAA Mobility show in Munich] but also present a technical innovation set to help shape the future of fully electric driving – and make it even more comfortable.' Those are bold words for what will be an electric SUV entering an already highly competitive segment. A near-production prototype was showcased over the weekend at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, following a recent record-setting run at the Shelsley Walsh hill climb. On both occasions, Gabriela Jílková, simulator and development driver for the TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team, was behind the wheel of the electric Cayenne. Although Porsche hasn't disclosed full technical specifications, it claims the Cayenne Electric covers 60 feet (18.3 meters) from a standstill in just 1.94 seconds. Former Top Gear and Grand Tour co-host Richard Hammond recently shared some insights , including that it will be the most powerful Cayenne ever, surpassing the already bonkers 729-hp Turbo E-Hybrid. 'Hamster' also learned that the luxury electric SUV will tow up to 7,716 pounds (3,500 kilograms) and will be slightly larger than the current model. As for how Porsche will make it more comfortable, the company is likely referring to its suspension wizardry. The prototype shown at Goodwood was equipped with the Porsche Active Ride system , which keeps the body level at all times. It's not the first model to receive this tech, as it has been available in the Taycan and Panamera since last year. In those vehicles, ZF supplies the adaptive dampers that make 13 adjustments per second, delivering a buttery-smooth ride. Photo by: Porsche Photo by: Porsche We'll have to wait until after the IAA Mobility Show to see the Cayenne Electric without camouflage. The car heading to Munich will still be a prototype. The production model will debut at a dedicated event on the West Coast, scheduled for closer to the end of 2025. Originally, the first gas-free Cayenne was supposed to arrive after the 718 EVs, but that plan has been reversed. The electric Boxster and Cayman will now follow in 2026 at the earliest. Porsche won't retire the ICE Cayenne once the EV version launches. Gasoline and hybrid variants will remain in production well into the 2030s , and the same goes for the Panamera and 911. As for the Macan, the first-gen model will be discontinued next year, though a new gasoline-powered crossover is in development for release closer to the end of the decade. A larger, three-row electric SUV is still in the pipeline, and it may also feature gas engines . Catch Up With Porsche: Porsche Isn't Done Testing Its First Electric Coupe: Video Game Over: Porsche Is Ending Gas Boxster and Cayman Production Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )

Porsche previews Cayenne Electric with record-breaking run
Porsche previews Cayenne Electric with record-breaking run

SowetanLIVE

time09-07-2025

  • Automotive
  • SowetanLIVE

Porsche previews Cayenne Electric with record-breaking run

A camouflaged near-production prototype of the upcoming Porsche Cayenne Electric has set a new SUV benchmark at the UK's historic Shelsley Walsh hill climb. Driven by TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team simulator and development driver Gabriela Jílková, the battery-powered Cayenne completed the steep 914m course in 31.28 seconds, shaving more than four seconds off the previous SUV record. While Porsche is keeping full technical details under wraps for the time being, it has confirmed the vehicle features Porsche Active Ride, an advanced chassis system used in the Taycan and designed to keep the body level even under extreme cornering and braking forces. Thanks to sophisticated thermal management of its high-voltage battery system, the Cayenne Electric also boasts a towing capacity of up to 3,500kg and delivers more power than the current range-topping Turbo E-Hybrid with GT Package, which produces 544kW. The prototype will be on display at the Goodwood Festival of Speed from July 10 to 13.

Porsche Previews All-Electric Cayenne with Record-Setting Hill Climb
Porsche Previews All-Electric Cayenne with Record-Setting Hill Climb

Hypebeast

time08-07-2025

  • Automotive
  • Hypebeast

Porsche Previews All-Electric Cayenne with Record-Setting Hill Climb

Summary Porschehas offered a first look at its upcomingCayenneElectric, showcasing the SUV's performance during a record-breaking run at the Shelsley Walsh hill climb in England. Development driver Gabriela Jílková piloted the camouflaged prototype to a new SUV course record of 31.28 seconds, beating the previous best by over four seconds. The all-electric SUV also hit the 60-foot mark in just 1.94 seconds, matching single-seater race cars in initial acceleration. The Cayenne Electric features Porsche Active Ride — an advanced suspension system that keeps the vehicle level during intense braking and cornering, improving both comfort and control. While final tuning is still underway, Porsche confirmed that the prototype's powertrain and suspension were already at production level. Beyond the track, the Cayenne Electric demonstrated its everyday usability by towing a two-tonne classic car and trailer, totaling about three tonnes, with ease. Porsche says the SUV will offer up to 3.5 tonnes of towing capacity, aligning with the combustion-powered Cayenne. Set to debut officially in the near future, the Cayenne Electric will appear next at the Goodwood Festival of Speed (July 10–13), continuing Porsche's rollout of its second all-electric SUV.

Porsche Teases Cayenne EV at Historic Hill Climb Ahead of Reveal
Porsche Teases Cayenne EV at Historic Hill Climb Ahead of Reveal

Car and Driver

time07-07-2025

  • Automotive
  • Car and Driver

Porsche Teases Cayenne EV at Historic Hill Climb Ahead of Reveal

Porsche brought a camouflaged prototype of the Cayenne Electric to a historic English hill climb, giving us a clearer look at its smooth bodywork. The Cayenne Electric will be fitted with Porsche Active Ride, which keeps the body level when blasting through corners or braking hard. Porsche also said the Cayenne Electric will be able to tow up to 7716 pounds. Porsche has been hard at work on an electric version of its popular Cayenne SUV, which is expected to arrive at some point in 2026 and will exist alongside the gas-powered Cayenne for the time being. Now, Porsche has shared the first official look at the Cayenne EV, taking the electric SUV to the long-running Shelsley Walsh hill climb in England and publishing a series of photos of the new EV in camouflage. Porsche The Shelsley Walsh hill climb has been running since 1905, and Porsche brought the Cayenne Electric prototype to compete in the historic event with Porsche Formula E development driver Gabriela Jílková behind the wheel. Porsche described the prototype as "near-production," suggesting that the bodywork is basically in its final form. The Cayenne Electric sports classic Porsche styling, with a large grille in the lower bumper and high-mounted headlights. The rounded body concludes with chunky rectangular taillights and a slight slope to the roofline. The automaker says Jílková beat the previous record time for an SUV by over four seconds in her first run up the hill and divulged a few key details about the Cayenne Electric that helped it scoot up the incline with ease. One is Porsche Active Ride, the brand's trick suspension system that keeps the body level during acceleration, steering, and braking. Porsche also promises a potent powertrain, noting that the summer-tire-shod Cayenne Electric covered the first 180 feet in 1.94 seconds, which it says is a result typically reserved for single-seat race cars on slick tires at the event. Porsche As part of a film project tied to the hill climb, former Top Gear and Grand Tour host Richard Hammond used the Cayenne Electric to haul a century-old Lagonda, with Porsche claiming a towing capacity for the EV of up to 7716 pounds. Porsche confirmed that the Cayenne Electric and standard Cayenne—which is offered with gas-only and hybrid powertrains—will be sold together "well into the next decade." The camo'd Cayenne Electric will make its next appearance at the Goodwood Festival of Speed later this week, and we expect a full debut either late this year or early next year. Caleb Miller Associate News Editor Caleb Miller began blogging about cars at 13 years old, and he realized his dream of writing for a car magazine after graduating from Carnegie Mellon University and joining the Car and Driver team. He loves quirky and obscure autos, aiming to one day own something bizarre like a Nissan S-Cargo, and is an avid motorsports fan.

Porsche previews Cayenne Electric with record-breaking run
Porsche previews Cayenne Electric with record-breaking run

TimesLIVE

time07-07-2025

  • Automotive
  • TimesLIVE

Porsche previews Cayenne Electric with record-breaking run

A camouflaged near-production prototype of the upcoming Porsche Cayenne Electric has set a new SUV benchmark at the UK's historic Shelsley Walsh hill climb. Driven by TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team simulator and development driver Gabriela Jílková, the battery-powered Cayenne completed the steep 914m course in 31.28 seconds, shaving more than four seconds off the previous SUV record. While Porsche is keeping full technical details under wraps for the time being, it has confirmed the vehicle features Porsche Active Ride, an advanced chassis system used in the Taycan and designed to keep the body level even under extreme cornering and braking forces. Thanks to sophisticated thermal management of its high-voltage battery system, the Cayenne Electric also boasts a towing capacity of up to 3,500kg and delivers more power than the current range-topping Turbo E-Hybrid with GT Package, which produces 544kW. The prototype will be on display at the Goodwood Festival of Speed from July 10 to 13.

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