Porsche recently unveiled what it is calling “the most powerful production Porsche ever.” The specifications support this, as the new Cayenne looks like an absolute beast.
It claims power up to 1,139hp i.e. 850kW. The vehicle can reach up to 162MPH and accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just 2.4 seconds. The recently released rear-wheel drive electric Taycan sedan. Of course, these specifications vary depending on the many configuration options.
The EV Cayenne includes the company’s “Push to Pass” button, which provides a ten-second power boost. It adds about 173hp which allows you to overtake even at slow speeds on the highway.
Porsche is also claiming that the Cayenne Electric is a towing powerhouse. The company says it can tow up to 3.5 tons, which translates to more than 7,700 pounds when properly equipped. This is an absolutely insane metric, as 3.5 tons is heavier than a modern pickup truck with all the possible bells and whistles.
It’s an EV so we have to get into charging. Porsche says it has up to 400 kilowatts of charging power under ideal conditions, which will let it go from 10 to 80 percent in less than 20 minutes. It is also the first electric Porsche to support inductive charging. The vehicle will be equipped with a Tesla Supercharger/NACS fast-charging port on the driver’s side and a CCS/AC port on the passenger side.
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It is also the first EV SUV to get the company’s Active Ride technology. This is the hydraulic suspension system found on the Taycan and Panamera.
As far as the interior goes, you can’t miss the unique tilting screen. It’s called a flow display, and it’s a screen installed vertically in the center that folds down. It is the largest display ever in a Porsche and will run on the company’s brand new OS. We don’t have actual measurements for this display, but we do know that it’s bookended by a separate 14.25-inch OLED instrument cluster. There is also an optional passenger display.
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The OS includes a new AI-powered voice assistant. Porsche says the system can understand complex instructions and act accordingly. We’ll have to see how it works in the real world. Porsche says the Assistant can adjust climate control, seat heating and ambient lighting, as well as take into account things like traffic and local points of interest.
Now onto the bad news. It’s a Porsche so the new Cayenne will completely bust any and all bank accounts. The standard version starts at $111,000, while the Cayenne Turbo Electric starts at $165,350. Pre-orders are open now, with customer deliveries expected in the summer.