Porsche, according to reports, wants at least 80% of its sales to be from electric vehicles by 2030. Going ahead with the plan, the carmaker is looking to launch the fully electric Porsche Cayenne SUV in 2026. Both domestic and international automakers are increasingly adopting the EV route to enhance their dominance in the ever-changing automotive industry. Porsche is no different, as the company is preparing for several EV launches shortly. At its annual press conference, the carmaker announced that the all-electric Cayenne is on its way. The SUV will come two years after the Macan EV, scheduled for 2024, and one year after the 718's anticipated 2025 all-electric debut. According to the carmaker, the upcoming electric version of the Cayenne SUV will be founded on the fourth generation and not the third.
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Porsche Cayenne EV: New Details
The electric version of the SUV has been in speculation since 2021. Now, the carmaker has confirmed its arrival. For now, we only know that the EV model will mark its presence internationally in 2026. Since its launch in 2002, the Porsche Cayenne has been a crucial vehicle for the firm's sales and profitability. Porsche has not revealed any information regarding the specifications, engine, and other features of the upcoming electric SUV. However, industry reports hint that the electric version will use the same PPE platform as the future Macan EV and will be sold alongside the ICE model in markets. On the mechanical front, the electric Macan will reportedly come equipped with a 100kWh battery pack. The Cayenne EV, on the other hand, is expected to get a larger battery unit.
Porsche also revealed at the annual press conference that it sold 3,09,884 units overall in 2022, which is an increase of 3% from the year before. The Cayenne was the most popular of these, selling 95,604 units. According to the carmaker's expectations, the all-electric Cayenne will help it achieve the goal of having 80% of sales from electric vehicles by 2030.
Porsche Cayenne EV: Market Rivals
The Cayenne EV, equipped with an expected larger battery pack, will lock horns with the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV and Tesla Model X. Right now, no further details on its market competition are available; however, closer to the launch, more information will be released.
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Porsche Cayenne EV: Pricing & Features
The Porsche Cayenne EV SUV, slated for 2026, could get additional features, including rear-wheel steering, enhanced torque vectoring, and an electronically controlled rear axle differential lock. There is no information on the pricing details of Cayenne's electric version. Currently, the ICE-powered Cayenne starts at approximately $72,000 (Rs 59.30 lakh) and goes up to $200,000, (Rs 1.65 crores) in global markets. Considering this, the battery-powered model will likely cost fall in the same price range or may go beyond it.
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