2026 Porsche Cayenne Electric: 1,139 HP, 2.4s 0–60, Wireless Charging Revealed

2026 Porsche Cayenne Electric: 1,139 HP, 2.4s 0–60, Wireless Charging Revealed

Porsche isn’t slowing down its electric revolution. In fact, it just hit the accelerator.

Say hello to the 2026 Porsche Cayenne Electric not just another EV SUV, but a groundbreaking leap for the brand. It’s the second all-electric model in the lineup (after the Taycan), and more importantly:

It’s the most powerful production Porsche ever built.

Yes, even more than a 918 Spyder or a GT2 RS and yes it’s an SUV.

The Cayenne Electric arrives in two forms:

• Cayenne Electric
• Cayenne Turbo Electric

And no, Porsche hasn’t stopped calling EVs “Turbo.”

Does it make literal sense? No.

Does it sound awesome when you say “I drive a Turbo”? Absolutely.

Let’s break them down.

• Cayenne Electric: 435 HP in Launch Mode
• Base output: 402 horsepower
• Launch Control unlocks: 435 hp, 615 lb-ft
• Dual-motor AWD standard
• Smooth, silent, and startlingly quick

It’s not "just" for commuting it’s for carving canyons and vanishing traffic lights.

• Cayenne Turbo Electric: 1,139 HP of Controlled Chaos

          Now things get wild.

• Continuous power: 844 hp
• Launch Control mode: 1,139 hp, 1,106 lb-ft
• 0–60 mph: 2.4 seconds
• Quarter-mile: 9.9 seconds

That’s hypercar territory in a five-seat luxury SUV.

If you show up at your local drag strip with this thing, you might be asked if you’ve brought a roll cage and possibly a fire extinguisher. But don’t worry Porsche says the brakes have it covered.

Porsche claims the Cayenne Electric uses regenerative braking at up to 600 kW among the highest in the industry.

Even better:

Nearly 97% of braking is handled by the motors alone.

That means less wear on brake pads, fewer service visits, and longer life for those massive stoppers.

Still want ceramic? Of course you do.

Optional Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB) are available on the Turbo model because some drivers just need that fade-free, track-ready bite.

This isn’t just about straight-line speed.

2026 Porsche Cayenne Electric: 1,139 HP, 2.4s 0–60, Wireless Charging Revealed

Porsche engineered the Cayenne Electric to feel like a true driver’s car.

Standard across both models:

• Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM)
• Rear-axle steering (optional)
• Available Active Ride system first seen on the Taycan and Panamera

What does Active Ride do?

It actively counteracts body motion:

• Reduces pitch during acceleration and braking
• Minimizes roll in corners
• Delivers near-magical flatness through transitions

Combined with Torque Vectoring Plus (on Turbo models), the result is an SUV that corners with shocking composure almost as if it’s cheating physics.

Underneath lies Porsche’s advanced 800-volt architecture:

• 113.0-kWh battery pack
• Supports ultra-fast charging up to 400 kW
• 10–80% charge in as little as 16 minutes under ideal conditions

Range? Porsche hasn’t confirmed U.S. EPA figures but up to 400 miles is achievable on the more generous WLTP cycle in Europe and here’s where it gets sci-fi

For the first time in a Porsche, the Cayenne Electric offers optional wireless charging.

Just park over a floor-mounted charging plate, and energy transfers up to 11 kW via electromagnetic induction.

No plug. No cord. Just parking.

Sure, questions linger:

• What happens if your dog runs under the car?
• Will metal objects heat up?
• Is there interference?

Still, it’s a glimpse into a future where charging becomes invisible and effortless.

From the outside, the Cayenne Electric takes cues from the Macan EV, with:

• Smoother, more rounded rear end
• Cleaner front fascia
• Sleek profile, though slightly less sharp than the ICE Cayenne

Some may say it looks like a sketch of a Porsche SUV drawn from memory familiar, but not quite iconic.

2026 Porsche Cayenne Electric: 1,139 HP, 2.4s 0–60, Wireless Charging Revealed

But then you see it move.

Then you hear what it doesn’t make (a sound).

And suddenly, it makes sense.

Inside, it’s unmistakably Porsche even with screens everywhere.

Highlights:

• 14.3-inch OLED digital instrument cluster
• Curved central OLED infotainment display combining HVAC and media
• Optional 14.9-inch passenger touchscreen (for climate, music, or memes)

Despite the tech, Porsche keeps physical dials for volume and air conditioning a nod to driver focus.

The steering wheel feels right.

The view over the hood is classic Porsche.

And the seats? Firm, supportive, perfect for long drives or hard laps.

It’s modern, luxurious, and still deeply analog in spirit.

The Porsche Cayenne Electric hits dealerships late summer 2026 but ordering opens now.

Pricing:

• Cayenne Electric: $111,350
• Cayenne Turbo Electric: $165,350

That puts it firmly in super-SUV territory competing with the Tesla Model X Plaid, Lucid Gravity, and upcoming BMW iX M70. But only one badge delivers that Stuttgart growl even if it’s now delivered in silence.

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