Porsche is currently in the midst of testing prototypes for the next iteration of its immensely popular Cayenne, with some of the trial vehicles being incidentally captured on film.
Previous snapshots depicted a trial version utilizing a temporary 2024 Macan EV framework. In contrast, the most recent images, along with a video from Car Spy Media, showcase prototypes featuring a fresh Cayenne design.
The style closely resembles the Macan EV but on a grander scale. Specifics such as the internal structures of the headlights and the dynamic aerodynamics in the front fascia are distinctly visible.
The similarities with the Macan EV extend beyond the external appearance, as both vehicles will share a foundation. In this instance, the Volkswagen Group’s PPE modular platform developed for premium EVs. This platform offers versatility to generate variously sized models with different ride heights.
For the Macan EV, the platform sustains a 100-kwh (95-kwh usable) battery unit and a motor propelling each axle. The collective output for the Macan EV presently peaks at 630 hp in the Turbo version, with even upgraded outputs expected for a Cayenne EV.
Though not yet confirmed, a prospective option for the electric Cayenne is a four-motor drivetrain. Such a configuration would not only supply elevated power outputs but also guarantee swift and precise handling for torque distribution. Porsche announced the development of such a system back in 2019.
Upon revealing the Cayenne EV plans in March, Porsche mentioned the forthcoming electric 718, scheduled for a 2025 premiere, based on a platform tailored for sports cars. Porsche also confirmed intentions for an upscale three-row electric SUV positioned above the Cayenne, planned for a 2027 debut, utilizing an advanced SSP Sport platform. Consequently, the Cayenne is anticipated to be released in 2026, probably marking it as a 2027 model in the United States.
Manufacturing will take place at Volkswagen Group’s facility in Bratislava, Slovakia. The facility is responsible for producing the gasoline-driven Cayenne, which just underwent a significant update for 2024.
Porsche envisions a vast majority of its sales transitioning to electric power by the end of the decade, signifying an impending shift from cylinders to battery cells across a significant portion of the brand’s lineup throughout the forthcoming years. Porsche has previously projected that only the 911 model will likely retain a gasoline engine by the arrival of 2030.
An electric hypercar, previewed by the recent Mission X concept, is also speculated to be part of the roadmap, although Porsche has not disclosed a specific timeline for the debut of such a model.
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