Porsche is currently developing the upcoming Cayenne model which will be powered solely by batteries, however, the existing petrol and hybrid Cayenne variants will still be available.
Porsche announced on Thursday its decision to extend the lifecycle of the current generation of Cayenne beyond 2030, with regular updates planned to maintain its modern look and performance, especially in comparison to the new electric Cayenne expected to hit the market in 2026, likely as a 2027 model in the U.S.
Porsche has confirmed that necessary updates will be made to ensure that the Cayenne’s current twin-turbocharged V-8 engine meets upcoming regulatory requirements. This powerful engine is presently offered as a standalone option or as part of a plug-in hybrid system.
The current Cayenne was introduced for the 2019 model year and received its first significant refresh in 2024.
Porsche’s recent announcement follows its decision to alter its electric vehicle strategy due to slower market growth than initially predicted. Porsche has reconsidered its initial goal of having electric vehicles account for 80% of sales by 2030, although it remains ready to achieve this aim if demand increases.
Test models for the electric Cayenne have been observed undergoing testing for several months. The design bears resemblance to the electric Macan introduced in 2024, but on a larger scale. Porsche is also continuing to offer the petrol Macan alongside the electric version, although petrol Macan production is slated to cease in 2026, according to an earlier announcement made by Porsche in July.
Porsche announced on Thursday that the electric Cayenne will be based on an enhanced version of the 800-volt PPE (Premium Platform Electric) dedicated EV platform that was initially used in the electric Macan. While not confirmed yet, there are speculations that a four-motor powertrain may be an option for the electric Cayenne. Porsche had mentioned its plans to develop such a system back in 2019.
In addition, a larger three-row electric SUV codenamed K1 is currently under development and is anticipated to debut one year after the electric Cayenne. This model is expected to utilize a distinct EV platform developed by Porsche known as the SSP Sport platform.
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