- Porsche is developing a Cayenne EV with more power than the Turbo E-Hybrid.
- Prototypes have revealed the SUV will share design similarities with the Macan EV.
- The new SUV is expected to tow up to 7,716 pounds despite being fully electric.
Building an attractive SUV is no small task. Yet Porsche pulled it off with the first-generation Macan, especially after its mid-cycle refresh. It struck a rare balance, athletic, upscale, and genuinely easy on the eyes.
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Unfortunately, the company seems to have taken a different direction with the all-electric Macan. The new EV trades in the sleek, understated styling for something far less elegant. Now, it looks like the larger Cayenne could be next in line for a similar design overhaul.
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An all-electric version of the Cayenne is well into development and could break cover by the end of the year. Like the Macan EV, the electric Cayenne will be sold alongside the current ICE-powered model, but will look quite a bit different. As recent spy shots have revealed, it will share design similarities with its smaller siblings and may end up looking a lot like these renderings.
A Familiar Shape, Reimagined
These images, put together by Kolesa, are based on recent prototype sightings, offering a glimpse of the new model. Obviously, as all electric Cayenne prototypes seen up until now have been covered in camouflage, including one recently showcased in the UK, it’s difficult to predict some of the finer styling details accurately.
Nevertheless, these renderings do accurately show the production-ready headlights of the new model, the triangular intakes below the lights, and a large grille towards the base of the bumper, complete with adjustable vertical slats.
And That Rear…
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The rear end, much like that of the Macan EV, might prove divisive. It’s expected to adopt narrow LED taillights connected by a full-width light bar, a familiar trait among recent Porsche models. The tailgate design seems fairly plain, and the blacked-out section of the bumper doesn’t do much to elevate the look. Overall, it’s a rear-end that may struggle to win fans.
Our spies have also given us a look inside the new Cayenne EV, revealing a high-tech cabin where the spotlight falls on a total of four screens. The layout blends familiar Porsche design elements with a few new touches. The dashboard features a curved, non-touch display for the gauges, flanked by two touchscreens, one in the center and one in front of the front passenger, housed under a single glass panel to create the impression of a continuous widescreen.
Unlike the Macan, the Cayenne adds a fourth display on the lower console for climate and seat controls, with only a few physical controls, including temperature toggles and a thumbwheel for volume.
Performance to Match the Badge
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What the new Cayenne might lack in exterior charm, it’s likely to make up for in performance. Porsche says the Cayenne EV will use an enhanced version of the 800-volt PPE platform, with upgrades that may boost performance and range beyond what’s offered in current models.
Early reports suggest it will surpass the 730 horsepower delivered by the current Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid. It’s also expected to offer serious towing muscle, with a maximum capacity of 7,716 pounds (3,500 kilograms).
The new Cayenne EV is expected to be officially unveiled later this year, with global sales to follow shortly after.