Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid: Proven on the racetrack, perfected for the road
The Porsche 919 Hybrid won the 24 Hours of Le Mans three years in a row — 2015, 2016, and 2017 — proving the brand’s high-performance hybrid technology. Drawing directly from this championship-winning pedigree is the Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid.
Powering the 919 Hybrid was a combustion engine paired with a hybrid system that recovered energy from both braking and exhaust gases, using this to deliver extra power on demand. This technology now benefits the Cayenne E-Hybrid.
As a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), the Cayenne E-Hybrid can travel up to 90 kilometers on electric power alone. The battery can be recharged through regenerative braking or by connecting to a home or destination charger, making daily drives more efficient and reducing fuel consumption significantly.
Guaranteeing the Cayenne E-Hybrid can cover extended distances is its 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 gasoline engine that is paired with an electric motor powered by a 25.9 kWh battery. Combined, the systems produce 470 hp and 650 Nm of torque, allowing the vehicle to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds.
An eight-speed tiptronic transmission sends the hybrid system’s output to all four wheels.
The model’s improved Hybrid-Auto mode optimizes the balance between electric and gasoline power. In Sport and Sport Plus modes, the battery continues to supply power until it reaches minimum charge levels.
Complementing the hybrid system’s performance is the Cayenne E-Hybrid’s adaptive air suspension featuring shock absorbers with two-valve chambers. This continuously adjusts damping forces to provide an optimal balance between comfort and handling, ensuring a composed ride over various road conditions. The system automatically adapts to changes in load and terrain, offering improved stability and responses.
The exterior design of the Cayenne E-Hybrid has been sharpened by more pronounced fenders, a sculpted hood, and LED headlights providing superior illumination in all conditions. At the rear, sweeping LED taillights and three-dimensional Porsche lettering emphasize the model’s contemporary aesthetic even more.
The Porsche Driver Experience, a driver-oriented digital operating and display concept, hallmarks the Cayenne E-Hybrid’s cabin. On the dashboard are a 12.6-inch instrument cluster offering multiple display configurations, and the centrally located 12.3-inch Porsche Communication Management (PCM) touchscreen providing access to navigation, infotainment, and vehicle settings.
The driver-oriented layout places key controls within easy reach, enhancing ergonomics and usability.
By infusing Le Mans-winning hybrid technology into the Cayenne E-Hybrid, Porsche has created a vehicle that seamlessly balances performance, efficiency, and everyday usability.
