
Porsche Cayenne Electric
The Cayenne Electric is a new, all-electric Cayenne with a longer wheelbase than the petrol car, a 113 kWh battery and charging at up to 390 kW. India gets the 442 PS Cayenne Electric and the 1,156 PS Turbo. It suits a family that wants a large luxury SUV, can charge at home, and wants the newest Porsche technology.
- Seating
- 5
- Engine
- Dual electric motors (AWD)
- Range
- 557-641 km claimed (WLTP)
- Up to 641 km claimed WLTP range
- 390 kW DC charging: 10-80% in a claimed 16 minutes
- 3,023 mm wheelbase, 128 mm longer than the petrol Cayenne
- 781-litre boot plus a 90-litre front trunk
- Air suspension and electric rear seats as standard
- Turbo does 0-100 km/h in 2.5 seconds
- Cayenne Electric₹1.77 crore
The base car has the longer range, 442 PS and the same battery, air suspension and space as the Turbo. It costs ₹50 lakh less, and its pace is more than enough for Indian roads.
- Maserati Grecale Folgore₹1.90 crore
- Range Rover Sport₹1.43 – 2.35 crore
- Land Rover Defender₹1.07 – 2.62 crore
Porsche Cayenne Electric specifications
- Claimed range557-641 km claimed (WLTP)
- TransmissionSingle-speed automatic
- Body typeSUV
- Fuel typeElectric
- EngineDual electric motors (AWD)
- Seating capacity5
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| Engines | Dual electric motors (AWD) |
|---|---|
| Gearboxes | Single-speed automatic |
| Power | 442-1,156 PS (with overboost) |
| Torque | 835-1,500 Nm (with Launch Control) |
| Battery | 113 kWh (gross) |
| Claimed range | 557-641 km claimed (WLTP) |
| Seats | 5 |
| Length | 4985 mm |
| Width | 1980 mm |
| Height | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3023 mm |
| Ground clearance | 190 mm |
| Boot space | 781 litres |
Porsche Cayenne Electric variants: price and features
- Base variantCayenne Electric
Cayenne Electric
₹1.77 croreOn-road priceKey features- 442 PS dual-motor AWD, 0-100 km/h in 4.8 seconds
- 113 kWh battery with up to 390 kW DC charging
- Adaptive air suspension
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- 442 PS dual-motor AWD, 0-100 km/h in 4.8 seconds
- 113 kWh battery with up to 390 kW DC charging
- Adaptive air suspension
- Sliding panoramic roof
- Electrically adjustable rear seats
- Four-zone climate control and Lane Change Assist
- Top variantCayenne Electric
Cayenne Turbo Electric
₹2.28 croreOn-road pricePay ₹50.24 lakh more than Cayenne Electric for- 1,156 PS with overboost, 0-100 km/h in 2.5 seconds
- HD-Matrix LED headlights
- 18-way adaptive sports seats
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- 1,156 PS with overboost, 0-100 km/h in 2.5 seconds
- HD-Matrix LED headlights
- 18-way adaptive sports seats
- Bose surround sound
- Sport Chrono Package with Push-to-Pass
- Heated front and rear seats
Our verdict on the Cayenne Electric
The Cayenne Electric is the more modern of the two Cayennes, and the one we would choose if home charging is possible. The longer wheelbase gives more rear legroom, the boot is bigger, and the battery and charging hardware are the best Porsche offers. The base version, at ₹1.77 crore, is the sensible buy: 4.8 seconds to 100 km/h and the longest claimed range. The Turbo's 1,156 PS is remarkable, but it costs ₹2.28 crore and Indian roads give you few places to use it. The catch is charging. Very few Indian public chargers can supply anything close to 390 kW, so the headline 16-minute figure will rarely apply. Rivals include the BMW iX and Mercedes EQS SUV, which are more comfort-focused. If you cannot charge at home, buy the petrol Cayenne.
Good things
- More space than the petrol Cayenne, with a front trunk
- Long claimed range and very fast DC charging capability
- Air suspension and electric rear seats as standard
- Base version is already very quick
Could be better
- Few Indian chargers can use its full 390 kW
- Turbo is ₹50 lakh more for performance you will rarely use
- Heavy car: expect costly tyres
- Starts about ₹26 lakh above the petrol Cayenne
Porsche Cayenne Electric colours and photos
- White
- Chromite Black Metallic
- Vanadium Grey Metallic
- Carrara White Metallic
- Dolomite Silver Metallic
- Mystic Green Metallic
- Madeira Gold Metallic
- Algarve Blue Metallic
- Napali Blue Metallic
- Oak Green Metallic Neo
- Pale Blue Metallic
- Slate Grey Neo
- Monteverde Metallic
Porsche Cayenne Electric: the bigger, newer cayenne
The Cayenne Electric is sold alongside the petrol Cayenne rather than replacing it. It uses a new electric platform with an 800-volt system, two motors and all-wheel drive. Porsche India lists two versions. The Cayenne Electric makes 408 PS, or 442 PS with Launch Control, and the Turbo makes 857 PS, or 1,156 PS on overboost.
Both use a 113 kWh (gross) battery. Porsche quotes WLTP ranges of up to 641 km for the base car and 622 km for the Turbo, and DC charging at up to 390 kW for a 10-80% charge in about 16 minutes. The car is 4,985 mm long with a 3,023 mm wheelbase. Boot space is 781 litres, and there is a 90-litre front trunk.
Prices are ₹1.77 crore for the Cayenne Electric and ₹2.28 crore for the Turbo, ex-showroom. Running costs per kilometre are low if you charge at home, but tyres for a heavy, powerful SUV are expensive, and Porsche service is only in larger cities. Plan for a wall-box charger at home before delivery, because the car is at its best when it leaves home fully charged every morning.
Cayenne Electric or petrol Cayenne?
If you can charge at home, the Electric is the better car: roomier, quicker, newer inside and cheaper to run per kilometre. It costs about ₹26 lakh more than the base petrol Cayenne. Stick with petrol if you drive long distances where chargers are scarce.
How long does it take to charge?
Porsche claims 10-80% in about 16 minutes on a 390 kW charger. Most Indian public DC chargers deliver 60-120 kW, so expect closer to an hour. On an 11 kW home charger, a full charge takes most of a night.
Is the Turbo worth ₹50 lakh more?
Only if you want the fastest SUV Porsche makes. The base car already reaches 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds and has more range. The Turbo adds HD-Matrix headlights, adaptive sports seats, Bose sound and Sport Chrono, which you can partly add as options to the base car.
How does it compare with the BMW iX or Mercedes EQS SUV?
The Porsche is the better car to drive and charges faster. The BMW costs less, and the Mercedes puts more focus on rear-seat comfort. If you value comfort over handling, look at the rivals.
Cayenne Electric vs rivals
| Spec | Porsche Cayenne Electric₹1.77 – 2.28 crore | Maserati Grecale Folgore₹1.90 crore | Range Rover Sport₹1.43 – 2.35 crore | Land Rover Defender₹1.07 – 2.62 crore | Toyota Land Cruiser₹2.18 – 2.25 crore |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body | SUV | SUV | SUV | SUV | SUV |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel | Diesel |
| Engines | Dual electric motors (AWD) | Twin electric motors (one per axle) | 3.0 turbo petrol mild hybrid, 3.0 diesel mild hybrid, 4.4 twin-turbo V8 petrol mild hybrid | 2.0 turbo petrol, 3.0 diesel mild hybrid, 5.0 supercharged V8 petrol, 4.4 twin-turbo V8 petrol mild hybrid | 3.3 V6 twin-turbo diesel |
| Power | 442-1,156 PS (with overboost) | 550 PS | 350-635 PS | 300-635 PS | 309 PS |
| Gearbox | Single-speed automatic | Single-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic | Automatic |
| Mileage | 557-641 km claimed (WLTP) | 501 km (WLTP) | 8.4–13.6 km/l (WLTP) | 7.0–11.5 km/l (WLTP) | 11 km/l |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Boot | 781 litres | 535 litres | 647 litres | 786 litres | 1131 litres |
| Compare | Viewing | Cayenne Electric vs Grecale Folgore | Cayenne Electric vs Range Rover Sport | Cayenne Electric vs Defender | Cayenne Electric vs Land Cruiser |
Porsche Cayenne Electric range
- ElectricAutomatic
- Claimed range
- 641 km / 622 km
Porsche Cayenne Electric on-road price and EMI
Every state →- New Delhi₹1.85 – 2.38 crore
- Mumbai₹1.85 – 2.38 crore
- Bengaluru₹1.85 – 2.38 crore
- Chennai₹1.85 – 2.38 crore
- Kolkata₹1.85 – 2.38 crore
- Bhopal₹1.85 – 2.38 crore
Estimated for the cheapest and dearest variant we price: road tax, registration, FASTag and insurance. Own-damage insurance varies by insurer.
Cayenne Electric EMI
₹2,97,840 a month
On ₹1.77 crore ex-showroom, 20% down (₹35.45 lakh), 5 years at 9.5%. Total interest ₹36.89 lakh.
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Porsche Cayenne Electric FAQ
What is the price of the Porsche Cayenne Electric in India?
The Porsche Cayenne Electric costs ₹1.77 to 2.28 crore ex-showroom, depending on the variant. The on-road price adds road tax, registration and insurance, which depend on your state.
Which fuel options does the Porsche Cayenne Electric come with?
The Porsche Cayenne Electric is sold with electric power (Dual electric motors (AWD)).
What is the range of the Porsche Cayenne Electric?
The claimed range of the Porsche Cayenne Electric is 557-641 km claimed (WLTP) from a 113 kWh (gross) battery.
How many people can the Porsche Cayenne Electric seat?
The Porsche Cayenne Electric is a 5-seater suv.
What is the length of the Porsche Cayenne Electric?
The Porsche Cayenne Electric is 4985 mm long, 1980 mm wide and 1674 mm tall, with a 3023 mm wheelbase.
How much boot space does the Porsche Cayenne Electric have?
The Porsche Cayenne Electric has 781 litres of boot space.
Does the Porsche Cayenne Electric come with an automatic gearbox?
The Porsche Cayenne Electric is offered with single-speed automatic gearboxes.
What is the ground clearance of the Porsche Cayenne Electric?
The Porsche Cayenne Electric has 190 mm of ground clearance.
Which Porsche Cayenne Electric variant should I buy?
It depends on your budget and which features you will actually use. Book a 15-minute call with Smart4Wheels and we will tell you which variant is worth it for you, and which to skip.
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