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Porsche Unveils All-Electric Cayenne SUV, Setting New Performance Benchmarks
Stuttgart, Germany – Porsche officially pulled back the curtain on its all-electric 2026 Cayenne SUV on Wednesday, revealing a vehicle that promises to redefine performance in the electric SUV segment. Boasting an astounding 1,139 horsepower, the new Cayenne EV is capable of rocketing from 0 to 60 mph in a mere 2.4 seconds, accompanied by up to 1,106 foot-pounds of torque.
This impressive power output elevates the Cayenne EV to the top of Porsche’s road-legal vehicle hierarchy, surpassing the previous record holder, the Taycan Turbo GT, which offered 1,019 horsepower. To unleash the SUV’s full potential, drivers will need to engage a special launch mode; in standard driving conditions, the vehicle still delivers a formidable 844 horsepower.
The top-tier “Turbo Electric” model commands a starting price of $163,000, placing it among the most premium offerings in Porsche’s current lineup. For those seeking a more accessible entry into electric luxury, a standard model, featuring 402 horsepower and 615 foot-pounds of torque, will start at $109,000.
Underneath its sleek exterior, the Cayenne Electric is equipped with a 113 kilowatt-hour battery and an 800-volt electrical architecture system. This advanced setup allows for rapid charging, with the battery capable of replenishing from 10% to 80% in under 16 minutes. Notably, the new EV will also be the first Porsche to offer an inductive, or wireless, charging option, though this method will be slower than traditional plug-in charging.
Porsche has announced that orders for the Cayenne Electric are now open, with deliveries anticipated to commence by the end of next summer.
The launch of the all-electric SUV comes two months after Porsche confirmed a strategic adjustment to its electric vehicle rollout plans. The automaker stated its intention to continue offering vehicles with internal combustion engines, including hybrids, alongside its growing EV portfolio.
“We have set the final steps in the realignment of our product strategy,” stated Porsche CEO Oliver Blume in a September release. “We are currently experiencing massive changes within the automotive environment. That’s why we’re realigning Porsche across the board.”
The U.S. electric vehicle market, a critical battleground for automakers, has experienced significant shifts this year, including regulatory changes under the Trump administration that ended consumer credits of up to $7,500 for EV purchases.
Porsche confirmed that the Cayenne EV will be sold concurrently with existing combustion-engine and plug-in hybrid electric versions of the Cayenne. This new addition marks Porsche’s third all-electric vehicle for the U.S. market, following the Taycan, introduced in 2019, and the Macan, slated for a 2024 release.