The upcoming Porsche Cayenne Electric will have a range of over 600km and will also feature wireless charging.

Porsche Cayenne Electric

Range testing conducted using prototypes

The Cayenne Electric, due to be unveiled in the coming weeks, will feature innovative high-voltage technology. With a functionally integrated battery, powerful dual cooling, intelligent thermal management and reliable charging, the all-electric SUV is highly practical and efficient, demonstrating its efficiency in range testing in the US.

The Cayenne Electric’s powertrain is based on an evolved version of the “PPE (Premium Platform Electric)” jointly developed by Porsche and Audi. The introduction of an 800V architecture achieves high charging performance and intelligent energy distribution.

The Cayenne Electric has an expected range of over 600 km according to the WLTP combined cycle. The combination of a newly developed drivetrain and a highly efficient battery gives the Cayenne Electric a driving range suited to both everyday driving and long-distance driving. A limited number of journalists conducted highway range tests using a pre-production prototype, which covered a distance of over 350 miles (563 km) on a single charge at the legal maximum speed of 70 mph (113 km/h).

Michael Steiner, Porsche AG’s Board Member for Research and Development, proudly states about the Cayenne Electric: “With the Cayenne Electric, we are taking electric performance to a new dimension. The innovative high-voltage system combines maximum efficiency with typical Porsche driving dynamics.”

Compact, integrated high-voltage battery

At the heart of the Cayenne Electric is a functionally integrated high-voltage battery with a total energy capacity of 113 kWh. The battery cells are integrated into the vehicle structure and function as a structural element of the body in addition to energy storage. This results in significant advantages in terms of both weight and packaging, with a cell-to-battery casing ratio that is 12 percent more compact than the battery in the second-generation Taycan.

The integration of the battery into the vehicle structure increases body rigidity and lowers the center of gravity. This significantly improves driving dynamics and handling precision compared to conventional electric models. The battery also contributes to agile handling. The battery module uses specially developed aluminum profiles that strategically absorb energy in the event of a collision and protect the cells.

For maximum energy density and charging performance, Porsche uses a lithium-ion battery with six interchangeable modules and 192 large-format pouch cells, each consisting of a graphite and silicon anode and a nickel-manganese-cobalt-aluminum (NMCA) cathode.

The high nickel content of 86% ensures maximum energy density, while the silicon in the anode improves fast charging performance. The aluminum increases the rigidity of the cell structure, resulting in a 7% increase in energy density compared to the current Taycan battery, while also improving charging efficiency.

Cooling capacity equivalent to approximately 100 large household refrigerators

The high-voltage system now features an innovative cooling system that controls battery temperature from both the top and bottom. This dual cooling precisely manages the temperature range, allowing it to always operate within the optimal range, regardless of weather, charging output, or driving style. The cooling capacity is said to be equivalent to that of approximately 100 large household refrigerators.

Also being used for the first time, the energy-saving pressurized fan operates using approximately 15% less energy than conventional suction fans. This maintains stable high output during charging, maintaining high performance and minimizing energy loss.

The newly developed “Predictive Thermal Management” integrates all of the vehicle’s cooling and heating circuits. It constantly analyzes temperature, route, and driving profile to proactively control energy flow. While driving, it calculates the required amount of heating and cooling in real time, taking into account navigation information, terrain, traffic conditions, and driving style. By constantly maintaining the battery at the optimum temperature, maximum charging speed, lifespan, and driving range are ensured.

Introducing new inductive charging technology

The Cayenne Electric also sets new standards in terms of charging performance: With charging speeds of up to 400 kW, the battery can be charged from 10 to 80 percent in less than 16 minutes. A 10-minute charge can even add more than 300 kilometers of range.

From 2026, Porsche will be introducing the new Porsche Wireless Charging system for the Cayenne Electric for the first time. This will be an 11 kW wireless charging system that will be integrated into the compact floor plate.

This wireless charging technology achieves efficiency (up to 90%) comparable to wired AC charging. It automatically detects when a vehicle is parked on the plate and then slightly lowers the vehicle to enter charging mode. Charging is done inductively through a space a few centimeters away.

“The functionally integrated battery, double-sided cooling concept and predictive thermal management show how holistically Porsche thinks about technology. Our target was to create an electrification worthy of a Porsche: an electric vehicle that is efficient, powerful and fun to drive,” added Steiner.

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