The subsequent-generation Porsche Cayenne will probably be electrical
Porsche mentioned the (plug-in) hybrid and non-hybrid third-gen Cayenne will reside alongside the EV
Porsche just lately revised its EV timeline with plans to maintain gasoline-fueled fashions longer
Porsche has confirmed that its present Cayenne fashions, together with plug-in hybrids, will probably be bought alongside a fourth-generation, absolutely electrical Cayenne for the remainder of this decade and a while within the subsequent decade, too.
The present Cayenne fashions, which have been on sale for the reason that 2019 mannequin 12 months and given an replace for 2024, will probably be given additional updates to maintain them contemporary alongside the newer electrical model which is anticipated to begin gross sales in 2026, possible as a 2027 mannequin within the U.S.
It means the favored midsize efficiency SUV will probably be provided with the selection of three powertrains for years to return.
The announcement, made on Thursday, comes simply days after Porsche mentioned the EV transition will take longer than initially thought. Porsche additionally mentioned it’s backing away from its earlier goal of getting EVs make up 80% of its gross sales by 2030, although the automaker stays able to hit that concentrate on ought to demand warrant it.
Electrical Porsche Cayenne prototype
Prototypes for the electrical Cayenne have been noticed within the wild for a number of months. The car makes use of an extra growth of the 800-volt PPE (Premium Efficiency Electrical) platform that debuted within the 2024 Macan and has since appeared within the 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron.
Along with Porsche’s typical efficiency attibutes, the automaker may also goal high-capacity and secure charging, plus excessive effectivity for the electrical Cayenne, Michael Steiner, Porsche’s R&D chief mentioned in an announcement.
The prototypes are closely camouflaged however the design seems to be to share some similarities with the electrical Macan. Porsche can be promoting the present fuel Macan alongside the brand new electrical model, although manufacturing of the fuel Macan will finish in 2026, Porsche has beforehand introduced.
Manufacturing of the electrical Cayenne is anticipated to happen at Volkswagen Group’s plant in Bratislava, Slovakia. It is the place the present fuel and hybrid Cayennes are constructed.