Porsche has confirmed the new, fourth-generation Cayenne for 2025-2026 will be an all-electric model line. But, the company says it will be offering its current third-generation model in updated form with combustion and hybrid options going forward.
Development of the next-gen Cayenne has already begun, with prototypes being put to the test in real-world conditions to ensure the fully electric SUV lives up to the reputation laid down by the previous generations, in terms of durability, performance and quality.
Porsche says the new model will be underpinned by the PPE architecture (Premium Platform Electric), using an 800V spine. Speaking about its development, Michael Steiner, board member for research and development at Porsche AG, said:
“The flexibility of the PPE architecture allows us to integrate the latest technology in the fields of high-voltage systems, powertrain and chassis. We are going to utilise the potential of electrification to take the Cayenne to a completely new level in a number of ways – for instance, in driving performance.”
The company says that by 2030, over 80 per cent of its vehicles could be fully electrified. Yes, specifically, “could” be. Porsche boss Oliver Blume says that this will depend on the “demand of our customers” and the development of electromobility around the world.
As such, Porsche is continuing the development of combustion engines and will offer them in an updated version of the current, third-generation Cayenne, which is set to overlap with the new fourth-gen model for a certain period. In a statement, Porsche said:
“The third generation of the Cayenne will be further upgraded and will continue to be offered alongside the fourth, all-electric generation.”
In other words, for those who still enjoy combustion engines, Porsche will be offering the Cayenne with a V8 and hybrid setup even during the sale of the all-new fully electric model. It says it is working on improving the efficiency of its twin-turbo V8 to ensure it passes future emissions and legal requirements. Blume said:
“The Cayenne has always defined the sports car in its segment. In the middle of the decade, the fourth generation will set standards in the segment as an electric SUV. At the same time, into the next decade our customers will still be able to choose from a wide range of powerful and efficient combustion and hybrid models.”
The new model is expected to debut some time in 2025, with market entry likely taking place in the second half of next year.
