In a recent announcement, the German automaker revealed that the fourth generation of the Porsche Cayenne will be exclusively electric. The company is currently conducting rigorous testing programs for the first camouflaged prototypes of this vehicle.

At the same time, Porsche is also developing powerful engines, including hybrid and combustion engine variants. From 2030 onwards, this successful SUV model will offer three powertrain variants globally.

For over two decades, the Cayenne has stood out for its diverse strengths, ranging from Porsche’s characteristic driving performance, comfort in daily driving experiences, and impressive off-road capabilities. Future iterations of this SUV will continue this legacy, retaining all the familiar attributes that make it so beloved.

The third generation of the Cayenne will run parallel to the fourth generation, which will be fully electric.

The current generation of the Cayenne line, after undergoing the biggest upgrade in the history of the Porsche brand last year, will see further enhancements in the future with significant technological investments. Along with numerous improvements, developers will focus on the powertrain system to boost the performance of the Porsche-built V8 engine. Comprehensive technical solutions will ensure that the twin-turbo engine complies with future legal requirements.

Setting New Standards for the SUV Segment

Porsche remains committed to the electrification process. “Our product strategy enables us to offer over 80% of new vehicles with electric powertrains by 2030 – based on customer demand and the development of electric mobility infrastructure worldwide,” said Mr. Blume. As a completely redesigned and redeveloped model, the fourth generation of the best-selling Cayenne will strongly accelerate Porsche’s electrification efforts.

The luxurious all-electric SUV has been comprehensively upgraded based on the Premium Platform Electric (PPE) architecture with an 800-volt electrical system. “The flexibility of the PPE structure allows us to integrate the most advanced technologies in high-voltage systems, powertrains, and chassis,” said Michael Steiner, Member of the Executive Board responsible for Research and Development at Porsche AG. “We will leverage the electrification potential to take the Cayenne to new heights in various aspects, such as driving performance.”

Million-Kilometer Testing Plan

After an extended period of digital development and testing, along with initial test drives at the Weissach Development Center’s test tracks, the first camouflaged prototypes of the all-electric Cayenne have left the Porsche factory. “Real-world testing has now begun, marking one of the most important milestones in the development process,” said Michael Schätzle, Vice President of the Cayenne model line.

By the time of its launch, the prototypes will have covered millions of kilometers globally under the most extreme terrain and climate conditions. “In this way, we can ensure the durability and reliability of the hardware, software, and all the functions of the vehicle meet our high standards,” Schätzle added.

TH (Tuoitrethudo)

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