The all-electric Porsche Cayenne delivers supercar experience with over 1,100 horsepower

Porsche officially unveiled the Porsche Cayenne Electric. This new vehicle shows how the famed German sports car maker plans to move ahead with electric power. Since its introduction in 2002, the Cayenne has been a global success, proving that a high-performance SUV could wear the Porsche badge. Now, the electric version carries that heritage forward, blending classic Porsche design with groundbreaking EV technology, and a power output of up to 850 kW (1,156 PS or 1,140 HP).

The new Cayenne lineup consists of two models: the Cayenne Electric and the top-of-the-range Cayenne Turbo Electric. Both versions feature standard all-wheel drive with electronic Porsche Traction Management (ePTM).

Performance figures put the new SUV into a league with supercars. The Cayenne Turbo Electric generates up to 850 kW (1,156 PS) and a massive 1,106 lb-ft of torque when the driver activates Launch Control. This power lets the SUV rocket from 0 to 62 mph in just 2.5 seconds. Its top speed is limited to 162 mph.

Even the standard Cayenne Electric is far from being slow - it offers up to 325 kW (442 PS) with Launch Control, resulting in a 0 to 62 mph run in 4.8 seconds and a top speed of 143 mph. An interesting detail is that the Turbo model gets a motorsport-derived direct oil cooling system for the rear electric motor to maintain high power output and efficiency.

Underneath the sleek body, a new 113 kWh high-voltage battery pack is responsible for keeping the lights on. This battery uses 800V technology, allowing for incredibly fast charging - up to 390 kW, and even 400 kW under certain conditions. Porsche states that drivers can boost the battery from 10 to 80 percent in under 16 minutes.

For a quick recharge, adding energy for up to 202 miles of range takes only 10 minutes in the base model. Range estimates under the WLTP cycle show the standard Cayenne Electric should achieve up to 399 miles, while the Turbo gets up to 387 miles. Also new is the option for up to 11 kW inductive (wireless) charging, which begins automatically when the driver parks the Cayenne over a floor plate.

The design team carefully balanced the Cayenne's look to keep it recognizable but more aerodynamic. Its drag coefficient of just 0.25 makes it one of the most aero-efficient SUVs available. The Turbo model features active aeroblades at the rear to improve airflow and range at higher speeds.

The new Cayenne is as large as it ever was - it stretches 16.34 ft long, 6.5 ft wide, and 5.48 ft high. The longer 9.91 ft wheelbase - nearly 13 cm longer than the combustion model - means more legroom for those sitting in the back. Cargo space is generous, from 27.6 ft³ to 56.1 ft³, plus a 3.18 ft³ front trunk. Drivers who think of using the new Cayenne as a tow vehicle will be pleased to know the SUV can haul up to 7,716 lb.

Inside, a new display system takes center stage, including a curved OLED panel and an optional 14.9-inch passenger display, which together form the largest display area in a Porsche. An optional head-up display uses augmented reality to project a screen area the size of an 87-inch television about {{10 ft}} ahead of the vehicle. For comfort, the cabin includes a sliding panoramic roof with electrically adjustable light control and panel heating that warms armrests and door panels.

The long wait is finally over, and customers can order the all-electric Porsche Cayenne now, choosing from a wide array of customization options, and starting from $109,000 for the base model. The wild Turbo comes in at $163,000 - but that's just a start. Once you add the $2,350 destination charge and start ticking options that you'd expect to be standard on a vehicle this expensive (360-degree camera, heated seats), the price will quickly climb dangerously close to $200,000.

Porsche went all out on the new Cayenne, not wanting to risk the Cayenne's image of a brutal SUV that can take on any task - highway speed run or a wild adventure in the Mojave. The new electric generation delivers in spades - at least on paper - and becomes the fastest and most powerful Cayenne ever. Let's wait for the first flurry of video reviews to see if it really is a Cayenne that can do it all.

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