Engineers are fine-tuning a prototype that blends hypercar levels of power with SUV practicality
by Brad Anderson
21 minutes ago
- Cayenne EV prototypes spotted at the ‘Ring with new rear wing and aero upgrades.
- Porsche says the flagship model will deliver at least 1,000 horsepower at launch.
- All models will use 113 kWh NMC battery with 400 kW fast-charging capability.
Although Porsche just scaled back some of its electric vehicle ambitions, even reworking its upcoming flagship SUV above the Cayenne from a purely electric project into a gas and hybrid model at launch, its existing EV lineup is still moving forward. Key among them are the Cayenne EV.
More: Porsche’s EV Plans Collapse, Flagship SUV To Launch With Gas Instead
The question of how much appetite exists for an all-electric Cayenne remains open, but Porsche has been steadily developing this model with a planned market launch for 2026. Available in both SUV and Coupe forms, the lineup is also expected to feature an ultra high-performance variant with the legendary Turbo badge. Of course, in an EV there are no turbos in sight, but Porsche seems perfectly happy to let marketing trump mechanics.
Winged And Widened
Several prototypes of the electric Cayenne have been snapped testing by our spy photographers in recent months, but these ones nabbed being put through their paces at the Nurburgring are a little different.
The most obvious changes between these testers, and others seen recently, can be found at the rear. Porsche’s engineers have added a fixed rear wing to the decklid, no doubt helping to produce some downforce over the rear wheels. While it isn’t as large as the one found on the Taycan Turbo GT, it does add some extra sportiness to the Cayenne. The rear bumper also features new aerodynamic elements, while the arches appear more aggressively flared.
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There are also some unique elements at the front half. These include vents on the quarter panels and a new bumper, partially hidden by some temporary black parts.
Big Numbers Beneath The Body
Porsche has already confirmed that the electric Cayenne will produce over 1,000 hp. Presumably, that figure will be reserved for the flagship model pictured here, potentially using either the Turbo or Turbo GT badge. All models, including this halo version, are expected to use the same 113 kWh NMC battery pack from LG that supports charging speeds of up to 400 kW.
Not only will the Cayenne EV launch with wireless charging capabilities, but when plugged into a DC fast charging, it’s battery can be topped up from 10-80 percent in just 16 minutes. Porsche is said to be targeting a range of at least 370 miles (595 km).
Read: The Cayenne EV Coupe Shows Porsche Isn’t Done With Surprises
Carscoops understands that horsepower levels will vary significantly across the range. Entry-level versions will start at approximately 400 hp, while mid-range versions should deliver between 600 hp and 700 horses.
Stephen Hancock
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