Porsche Explained: What is Porsche T-Hybrid technology?

What is Porsche T-Hybrid technology?

How this performance-enhancing powertrain innovation works

October 21, 2025 | 4 min read

Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS in Cartagena Yellow Metallic

With the introduction of T-Hybrid technology to the 911 GTS and 911 Turbo S models, your Porsche gets a powerful boost to increase its dynamic performance. Find out how it works

Electrification is not new at Porsche. It has been using hybrid technology in its cars for well over a decade and now produces fully-electric cars such as the Macan and Taycan, but electrification comes in many forms – like T-Hybrid technology.

First introduced in the 911 GTS models in 2024, this Porsche innovation pairs the engine with an electric exhaust turbocharger for better acceleration. Let’s find out how it works in the current 911 GTS models and 911 Turbo S (information correct as of October 2025).

Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS in Carmine Red driving on road at sunset — T-Hybrid technology, which is fitted to the current 911 GTS models and 911 Turbo S, is a Porsche innovation that produces a significant boost in performance, responsiveness and efficiency Photo: Porsche

What is T-Hybrid, the Porsche performance hybrid technology?

T-Hybrid derives from a concept based on technology developed for Porsche motorsport. Engineers have designed a lightweight drive unit consisting of an eTurbo electric exhaust turbocharger (one in the 911 GTS models, with two in the 911 Turbo S), a compact, lightweight high-voltage drive battery, efficient power electronics, a newly developed 3.6-litre boxer engine and a strengthened eight-speed dual clutch transmission (PDK) with an integrated electric motor.

These all come together in T-Hybrid technology. The benefits to drivers is increased performance, responsiveness and efficiency with low weight – unlike traditional hybrid technology, for example, the battery is compact and light.

Cutaway of Porsche 911 Carrera GTS drivetrain showing T-Hybrid technology — This cutaway illustrates T-Hybrid technology in the 911 Carrera GTS Photo: Porsche

How does the eTurbo electric turbocharger work in Porsche T-Hybrid powertrains?

At the heart of T-Hybrid technology is the eTurbo electric turbocharger. This electric motor (once again, it’s worth noting that the 911 Turbo S features two eTurbo units to the single unit in the 911 GTS models) is able to instantly bring the turbo up to speed, regardless of engine speed or load. This drastically shortens the time needed to ‘spool up’ to speed and helps deliver maximum boost pressure to the engine’s intake system, effectively eliminating turbo lag.

The eTurbo, by delivering near-instant boost pressure to the engine, helps build torque very quickly, achieving the kind of near-linear power delivery that is perfect for a sportscar like the 911. The eTurbo also generates electrical power that can be directed to either the electric motor in the transmission or the high-voltage battery.

Porsche 911 Turbo S with T-Hybrid technology — The powertrain of the 911 Turbo S. Its two eTurbo electric turbochargers can be seen in the bottom left and bottom right corners Photo: Porsche

What type of electric motor is used in T-Hybrid technology?

The 911 T-Hybrid models feature a compact, permanently excited synchronous motor that’s fully integrated into the PDK gearbox housing that helps reduce the weight of the car by also functioning as the engine starter and alternator. It delivers plenty of torque from idle speed and a peak power level of 54 PS (53 hp) and up to 40 kW of power to the high-voltage battery during regeneration.

There is also an electric motor in the eTurbo turbocharger of the 911 GTS models and two in the twin turbochargers of the 911 Turbo S which, as detailed above, help boost build-up.

How does the high-voltage battery technology in T-Hybrid help keep weight down?

The T-Hybrid 911 models feature a lightweight (around 27 kg), 400-volt high-voltage battery with a capacity of 1.9 kWh located under the front bonnet for optimised weight distribution.

It’s optimised for maximum performance by storing the energy gained through recuperation when you need a burst of power. And, as it’s about the size of a shoebox, it doesn’t intrude into luggage space.

The high-voltage electrical system and battery system of the T-Hybrid powertrain also allows Porsche engineers to equip the 911 Turbo S with electro-hydraulically controlled Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (ehPDCC) as standard, for maximum agility in your drive.

Porsche 911 Turbo S in Vanadium Grey Metallic on winding road — With its T-Hybrid powertrain, the new 911 Turbo S is the fastest-ever 911 production car that Porsche has ever made Photo: Porsche

Which current Porsche cars feature T-Hybrid technology?

T-Hybrid technology is currently available in the following models (information correct as of October 2025):

• 911 Carrera GTS

• 911 Carrera 4 GTS

• 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet

• 911 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet

• 911 Targa 4 GTS

• 911 Turbo S

• 911 Turbo S Cabriolet

For examples of the performance benefits of T-Hybrid technology, the current 911 GTS (type 992.2) can accelerate from 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 3.0 seconds with the Sport Chrono Package, compared to 3.3 seconds for the previous model (911 Carrera GTS type 992.1).

Meanwhile, the 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) sprint time of the 911 Turbo is reduced by 0.2 seconds to 2.5 seconds compared to its predecessor (911 Turbo S type 992.1).

Consumption and emission information

911 Carrera 4 GTS (WLTP): Fuel consumption combined: 11.0 – 10.4 l/100 km; CO₂ emissions combined: 249 – 236 g/km; CO₂ class: . 911 Targa 4 GTS (WLTP): Fuel consumption combined: 10.9 – 10.7 l/100 km; CO₂ emissions combined: 248 – 242 g/km; CO₂ class: . 911 Turbo S (WLTP): Fuel consumption combined: 11.7 – 11.5 l/100 km (preliminary value); CO₂ emissions combined: 266 – 262 g/km (preliminary value); CO₂ class: .

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