New Porsche Cayenne Electric S offers supercar pace and 405-mile range
The 405-mile range is also the longest in the Cayenne Electric line-up, and prices start from a whisper under £100k
A new S variant of the Porsche Cayenne Electric has arrived boasting a supercar-troubling 657bhp on tap and an equally colossal 405-mile range, plus a 3,500kg towing capacity that can rival any Range Rover. It’s available to order now from £99,900.
The S bridges the gap perfectly between the entry-level Cayenne Electric – which has 436bhp and starts at £83,200 – and the hypercar-fast Turbo model that produces 1,140bhp, does 0-62mph in 2.5 seconds but costs from £130,900.
Porsche’s newcomer features a dual-motor powertrain that provides all-wheel drive and 536bhp in normal conditions. But with launch control activated, the driver has 657bhp at their disposal that enables the car to rocket from 0-62mph in 3.8 seconds, which is almost as quick as a BMW M5 Touring. Top speed is 155mph.
Unlike other electric SUVs, the Cayenne Electric S’s rear motor is oil-cooled to dissipate heat better for more consistent performance and to improve efficiency. There’s also a Track mode, and buyers can add a ‘Push-to-Pass’ function that summons the car’s full power for 10 seconds.
The S’s 405-mile range is the longest in the Cayenne Electric line-up, and comes courtesy of a 113kWh battery, which can be charged at up to 400kW. Find a charging point capable of those lightning-fast speeds and a 10 to 80 per cent top up will take just 16 minutes.
Other features include unique 20-inch aero wheels, plus bespoke front and rear bumpers featuring Volcano Grey Metallic cladding. Of course, this being a Porsche, there are plenty of options to choose from, including active suspension, ceramic brakes and torque vectoring that were previously reserved for the flagship Turbo model.
Unfortunately, the Porsche Cayenne Electric isn’t available to order through our Buy A Car service yet, however, right now you can lease the excellent Porsche Macan Electric from just over £720 per month.
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