Porsche Cayenne S Electric: More power for the e-SUV

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Last year, Porsche abandoned the strategy of focusing solely on battery-electric drive. The combustion engine is playing a role again in considerations. This decision is currently causing quite a bit of head-scratching for the Volkswagen Group, to which the Porsche brand belongs. However, the efforts of recent years are also culminating in new electric cars for now. The Cayenne was unveiled at the end of 2025 with a battery-electric drive. Now another version is following.

A Quick 490 kW

Compared to the entry-level model in the series, the Cayenne S Electric gets slightly more extensive standard equipment, but above all, significantly more power. Instead of 300 kW, the driver can access 400 kW, and for a few seconds, potentially up to 490 kW in overboost. For comparison, the Cayenne Electric has 300 kW or 380 kW in overboost, and the top model Cayenne Turbo Electric has 630 kW or 850 kW. The driving performance of the “S” is likely to satisfy even the most demanding drivers. Porsche promises 3.8 seconds in the standard sprint and a top speed of 250 km/h – and that in an e-SUV that already weighs 2.63 tons empty.

The consumption figures in the cycle are still preliminary. In the combined WLTP, Porsche states 19.5 kWh, with the range in the measurement cycle between 15.5 and 24.7 kWh/100 km. It is quite clear that a hastily driven car with a height of around 1.7 m and a width of 2 m is likely to consume considerably more in practice. Porsche states a range of between 588 and 653 km in WLTP.

Charging at 297 kW on average

A battery with nickel, manganese, and cobalt cell chemistry serves as the storage, which is installed in exactly this form in the other Cayenne Electric models. The gross energy content is 113 kWh; Porsche does not provide net figures. AC charging is possible at up to 22 kW. Charging is possible at up to 390 kW. Porsche promises that the window between 10 and 80 percent charge level can be filled in 16 minutes. Based on the gross value, the average charging power would theoretically be just under 297 kW.

Up to 400 kW charging power

In the press release, unlike in the technical data on the customer website, there is talk of up to 400 kW DC charging power. For this, the charging infrastructure must be able to deliver more than 400 kW and over 850 volts, as well as more than 520 amperes. At the same time, the battery must be between 40 and 42 degrees Celsius. Given such narrow parameters, it is probably a wise decision to mention these 400 kW only in passing, so to speak. In this country, this is usually secondary anyway, as charging infrastructure currently only offers more than 300 kW at a few locations.

Significant Surcharges

With a price of 126,400 euros, the Cayenne S costs around 21,000 euros more than the entry-level model and about 40,000 euros less than the Cayenne Turbo Electric. Optional extras that were previously reserved for the Turbo are available for the S: Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus) for just under 1500 euros is intended to provide even more driving dynamics. With the adaptive suspension Active Ride for a surcharge of a good 8300 euros, Porsche promises compensation for body movements. Those who wish can order Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) with yellow brake calipers for the S model. Price: almost 9300 euros. Options like these still make it possible to easily increase the price of a Porsche by a mid-five-figure amount.

(mfz)