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Porsche Launches Cayenne S Electric, Slotting Between Base and Turbo Models

Porsche has opened orders, with first deliveries slated for late summer to the third quarter of 2026.

Overview

  • The S variant delivers 400 kW in regular driving and up to 490 kW with Launch Control, with a claimed 0–100 km/h time of 3.8 seconds and a 250 km/h top speed.
  • The 113 kWh battery is rated up to 653 km WLTP and supports up to 400 kW DC fast charging, enabling a 10–80% recharge in roughly 16 minutes at compatible stations.
  • Dual permanent‑magnet motors power all four wheels, with direct oil cooling on the rear motor and a rear‑axle silicon‑carbide inverter rated to 620 amps.
  • Options once limited to the Turbo—Porsche Active Ride, Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus, and Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes—are available, plus a Push‑to‑Pass boost of about 90 kW for 10 seconds and a new Black/Delgada Green Interior Style Package.
  • Pricing and timing are market‑specific: U.S. from about $126,300 with late‑summer 2026 deliveries, Australia from A$193,100 with Q3 2026 arrivals, and UK from £99,900, with EPA range figures pending and reported connector layouts and wireless charging still unconfirmed.