Cayenne Electric performance: how Porsche engineers make the power usable
From cooling the electric motor to controlling body movement, discover the engineering behind the performance of the Cayenne Electric
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The powerful performance of the Cayenne Electric is the result of extensive development on and off the test track. Meet the Porsche engineers and test drivers who explain how they achieved it
Cayenne Electric performance: fast facts• What does direct cooling do? Direct cooling removes heat at its source in the rear electric motor, helping sustain performance and improve efficiency• What is Push-to-Pass? Push-to-Pass provides an additional power boost for up to 10 seconds. Battery charge level and temperature can affect its performance• What does Porsche Active Ride do? Its active dampers counteract body movement during cornering, braking and acceleration, helping keep the body level • How powerful is the Cayenne Turbo Electric? In its most powerful form, the Cayenne Turbo Electric and Cayenne Turbo Coupé Electric produce up to 1156 PS with Launch Control and up to 857 PS in normal drivingThe Cayenne Electric is a Porsche SUV like no other. In the shape of the Cayenne Turbo Electric SUV and Coupé models it’s the most powerful Porsche production models to date (as of November 2026), with a power output of 1156 PS (1139 hp) with Launch Control and a 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) time of 2.5 seconds – figures that are on a par with the very fastest of sportscars.In this film, Porsche development engineers and test driver explain the technology behind the performance of the Cayenne Electric and how the car drives “like a 911”.Watch the film on how Porsche developed the performance of the Cayenne Electric
?si=WzInYi7ET3mAnLZcWhat is direct cooling technology and why does it matter in the Cayenne Electric?At the heart of the Cayenne Electric are the most powerful electric motors ever put into a Porsche series production car and, in the Cayenne S Electric and Cayenne Turbo Electric models, direct cooling technology that was first introduced in Porsche Motorsport operations.Direct cooling in the rear-axle motor of the Cayenne Turbo Electric and Cayenne S Electric works by flowing coolant through a narrow gap between the stator and rotor, directly along the copper conductors, ensuring the heat is dissipated directly at source. With direct cooling, these models benefit from significantly improved efficiency and sustained, continuous performance.This innovative technology was first used in Porsche Motorsport and has been a feature of its Formula E race cars since the start of the project.How does Push-to-Pass work in the Cayenne Electric?In addition to its powerful electric motors and direct cooling technology, the engineers working on the Cayenne Electric also strived to maximise the drivability of the car. One way they have done this is with the Push-to-Pass button. At the push of the button, the driver gets an extra power boost for 10 seconds (battery charge level and temperature can affect the boost), which is particularly beneficial for overtaking manoeuvres on a highway, for example. With its direct cooling technology, developed by Porsche Motorsport for its Formula E race cars, the Cayenne S Electric models boast hugely improved efficiency and sustained performance Photo: PorscheHow does Porsche Active Ride improve body control?With Porsche Active Ride, first seen in a Porsche electric vehicle with its introduction in the Taycan, driving dynamics are dramatically improved. This technology sees active dampers automatically counteracting pitching and rolling in corners, and during hard braking and forceful acceleration, keeping the body parallel to the ground. Why did the Cayenne Electric need dedicated tyre development?As the film shows, tyres make a huge difference to performance. That’s why there was specific development process for tyres, which gathered huge amounts of data both on and off the test track, allowing Porsche to tailor the tyres to the performance of the Cayenne Electric. Together, these technologies give the Cayenne Electric a new dimension of performance without compromising everyday drivability and comfort.• Introducing the new Cayenne Electric range• Behind the design of the new Cayenne Electric• Get to know the new 2026 Porsche Cayenne Coupé Electric models• Road, track, off-road: first impressions of the new Cayenne Electric• How to use the features in the new Porsche Cayenne Electric• Tennis player Eva Lys and the new Cayenne Electric• New Cayenne Electric wows at the Goodwood Festival of Speed
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