By Porsche has officially unveiled the all-electric 2026 Cayenne, marking the brand’s second fully electric SUV after the Macan Electric and ushering in a new chapter in electric performance. The Cayenne Electric made its public debut at the iconic Shelsley Walsh hill climb in England—not just as a showcase, but as a statement—setting a new course record of 31.28 seconds, beating the likes of the Mitsubishi Lancer EVO and Subaru WRX.
Almost simultaneously, according to car.news, the new Cayenne Electric was spotted nearly undisguised—both inside and out—by spy photographers during its final testing stages near Porsche’s Weissach R&D facility in Germany. The prototype reveals a more modern look, including narrower headlights, a sealed front grille, and a slim rear light bar that wraps around the rear quarter panel—while still maintaining the unmistakable silhouette of the Cayenne.
The cabin showcases Porsche’s signature next-generation interior: a full-width digital display seamlessly integrates the driver’s cluster, central infotainment screen, and a passenger-side multimedia panel—highlighting both cutting-edge tech and refined luxury.
At the Shelsley Walsh event, the Cayenne Electric was driven by TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team development driver Gabriela Jílková, who smashed the previous SUV record by more than four seconds on her very first attempt. Despite using conventional summer tires, the Cayenne Electric sprinted the first 60 feet (18.3 meters) of the course in just 1.94 seconds, rivaling the acceleration of single-seater race cars.
A large part of this performance can be credited to Porsche’s newly introduced Active Ride chassis system. As Cayenne Product Line Vice President Michael Schätzle explained:
“Thanks to Active Ride technology, the Cayenne Electric remains level at all times—whether braking, cornering, or accelerating. It ensures exceptional stability and comfort, allowing the driver to feel in control under all conditions.”
Schätzle confirmed that the Cayenne Electric is still undergoing final calibration, but the record-breaking prototype already features production-level power and equipment.
During the event, TV personality Richard Hammond also participated in a separate film shoot, towing a 100-year-old, two-ton classic car using the Cayenne Electric. He noted,
“We were trailing significant weight behind us, but you wouldn’t know it—the Cayenne handled it effortlessly.”
While Porsche has yet to release full technical specifications, according to car.news, the Cayenne Electric is expected to produce between 373kW (500hp) and 600kW. It will be built on an updated version of the 800V Premium Platform Electric (PPE) architecture—shared with the Macan Electric—which offers up to 470kW in dual-motor Turbo form and over 500km of range in its base variants.
Production of the first-ever Cayenne EV will take place in Bratislava, Slovakia, alongside the current combustion-engine Cayenne lineup. Porsche aims to deliver not only a high-performance EV but also one that retains the daily usability and practicality the Cayenne name is known for.
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