Game, set and recharge: Eva Lys and the new Cayenne Electric
Tennis player Eva Lys on power, precision and knowing when to recharge
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How Eva Lys finds balance on and off court with the new Cayenne Electric equipped with Michelin tyres
Fast facts: Eva Lys and the new Cayenne Electric• Eva Lys is a German tennis player and friend of the Porsche brand• Here, she explores the balance between intensity, control and the need to recharge• The new Porsche Cayenne Electric reflects this same balance, combining electric performance with comfort and fast-charging capability• Michelin Pilot Sport EV tyres help support the Cayenne Electric’s mix of power, precision and efficiencyThe life of a top tennis player is framed by moments of intensity. The intensity of training, a relentless travel schedule and the heat of competition itself. But this intensity must also be balanced by those moments when you need to recharge. It’s an approach that, perhaps more than many of her peers, is familiar to Eva Lys. For the German tennis star, who is a friend of the Porsche brand, achieving a balance between ease and intensity is vital. Eva suffers from spondyloarthritis, a condition that causes inflammation in the spine and joints. Managing her body is vital, and yet the 24-year-old continues to rise through the ranks, having already reached a career-high ranking of number 39.At the wheel of a Porsche Cayenne Electric, fitted with Michelin Pilot Sport EV tyres developed specifically for the Porsche electric model range, we explore the need to balance intensity with the importance of taking moments to take pause and recharge.
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For tennis player Eva Lys managing her body is vital, yet the 24-year-old continues to rise up the rankings, having already reached a career-high ranking of number 39 in the world Photo: Porsche
Who is Eva Lys?Hamburg-based Eva Lys is one of Germany’s top tennis players, having broken into the top 50 in the world early 2026. Born in 2002, she turned professional in 2016, having been part of the Porsche youth development programme in which she was a member of both the Porsche Junior Team and the Porsche Talent Team. However, her rise up the rankings hasn’t been without its challenges. Eva, who in January 2025 reached the last 16 of a Grand Slam event with a deep run at the Australian Open, has had to overcome an ongoing health issue in the form of spondyloarthritis. This inflammatory rheumatic disease causes pain and stiffness in the back and other joints. As a result, Eva has to balance the need for the intensive training sessions that top sportspersons commit to with recognising when her body tells her to take a step back. To rest, to recuperate and to recharge… before going again.Beyond tennis, Eva has a strong interest in fashion and culture in general, with over 400,00 followers across her Instagram and TikTok accounts (as of July 2026). It’s in these moments, she says, where her efforts switches from the physical to those where she can recharge. Where she uses her energy differently. “Recharging isn’t stopping,” says Eva. “It’s the pause before the next point.”
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The Cayenne Electric balances the power that comes with an electric drive with an experience defined by comfort and the opportunity to recharge Photo: Porsche
Eva Lys and the Cayenne ElectricThis concept of Eva training less in order to extract every last ounce of her talents – of finding the right balance – is something she finds in the Cayenne Electric.Here’s a powerful all-electric SUV that combines sportscar character with everyday usability. The power is there should you need it – with up to 1156 PS in the shape of the Cayenne Turbo Electric – and yet the interior of the new Cayenne Electric is built to provide an experience with increased comfort. A place to recharge while taking advantage of its fast-charging capabilities. In fact, the Cayenne Electric can recharge more than 300 km of range in just 10 minutes at a suitable high-power charging station.Eva mentions that “force alone doesn’t win you control – precision does”. That’s true for Eva and how she manages her training and competitive schedule but just as relevant to the Cayenne Electric. Where power is balanced by the necessity to recharge. To use that power in the right moments. And when it’s time to recharge to fully embrace those moments. • The new Cayenne Electric• Behind the design of the new Cayenne Electric• Get to know the new 2026 Porsche Cayenne Coupé models
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The Michelin Pilot Sport EV NG0 summer tyres for the Cayenne Electric range are the result of an extensive collaboration between Porsche and Michelin, its long-time tyre partner Photo: Porsche
Michelin and Porsche: the relationship behind the art of controlTyre choice is never a small matter. As a driver seeking control, you receive feedback via the road – and there’s no more important a connection between car and road than that given to you by your tyres.The Porsche Cayenne Electric that Eva sits in today features tyres – Michelin Pilot Sport EV NG0 to be exact – that have been specially developed for the model. But then Michelin and Porsche have a long history, with the former supplying tyres to Porsche ever since the first generation of the Cayenne back in 2003.
Tennis player Eva Lys smiling at wheel of Porsche Cayenne Electric
“I live with spondyloarthritis. It changed the way I think about my body. About effort. About energy,” says Eva. “My body taught me what no coach could. Less effort. More power” Photo: Porsche
A powerful all-electric SUV like the Cayenne Electric, which creates significant levels of available torque, meant there was close cooperation between Michelin and the Porsche tyre development team at Weissach. It began way back in 2022, over three years before the Cayenne Electric was launched.Electric cars are by design heavier. This, along with the higher levels of torque that electrification brings, means that low rolling resistance of its tyres is essential to help maximise battery life. This was achieved here by a specific tread compound and includes a dedicated design for the tread pattern to improve its robustness.Here we have a story about the power of relationships and how you control them. For Eva and how she manages the relationship with her condition to benefit her career. As a driver with the connection between her and the Cayenne Electric. And between Porsche and Michelin. Relationships designed to maximise the power within. When to use it and, just as importantly, when not to.
Consumption and emission information Cayenne Electric (WLTP): Electric energy consumption combined: 21.8 – 19.7 kWh/100 km; CO₂ emissions combined: 0 g/km.
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