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Porsche Cayenne Electric 2026 review: snapshot | Range Rover Sport Electric rival tested

EXPERT RATING
7.9

Likes

Impressive performance
Surprisingly capable off-road
Thoughtful cabin design

Dislikes

No new petrol or hybrid variant (yet)
Coupe body style loses practicality
Off-road bodykit looks awkward
Stephen Ottley

Contributing Journalist

2 min read

The all-new Porsche Cayenne Electric range begins with this ‘entry-level’ model priced from $167,700 before on-road costs for the SUV body style and $173,500 for the Coupe. While that is a price premium over the existing petrol and hybrid models, it does come well specified.

Standard equipment includes:

  • 20-inch alloy wheels
  • Matrix LED headlights
  • Illuminated ‘Porsche’ lettering on the bootlid
  • Panoramic glass roof
  • Dual-zone climate control
  • Eight-way adjustable sports seat
  • 10-speaker sound system
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

This new electric version has the same basic silhouette of the previous Cayenne, but the details give it a distinctive look, this new model is longer and lower than the internal combustion versions. The details of the design also give it a sharper, more modern look too. 

Inside, for all the hype around Porsche performance, one of the brand’s standout features, at least in my opinion, has always been interior design. 

This new Cayenne looks really interesting inside, with curved screens for the digital instrument display and the multimedia system, as well as the option to add a third screen in-front of the passenger.

The overall level of fit and finish, the detail and quality of the materials is exactly what you’d expect from a premium brand and an SUV at this price point.

The Cayenne Electric is powered by a dual-motor, all-wheel drive powertrain that makes up to 325kW of power and 835Nm of torque. That’s enough for it to launch 0-100km/h in just 4.8 seconds. 

The Cayenne is powered by a Porsche-built 106kWh battery that provides 542km of range.

In terms of safety, the Cayenne Electric is equipped with all the features that have become expected, including speed limit warning, autonomous emergency braking, lane keeping assist and full airbag protection.

Read the full 2026 Porsche Cayenne review

Porsche Cayenne 2026: Electric

Engine Type
Fuel Type Electric
Fuel Efficiency
Seating 5
Price From $167,700

Pricing Guides

$144,900
Price is based on the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price for the lowest priced Porsche Cayenne 2026 variant.
LOWEST PRICE
$144,900
HIGHEST PRICE
$376,200
Stephen Ottley

Contributing Journalist

Steve has been obsessed with all things automotive for as long as he can remember. Literally, his earliest memory is of a car. Having amassed an enviable Hot Wheels and Matchbox collection as a kid he moved into the world of real cars with an Alfa Romeo Alfasud. Despite that questionable history he carved a successful career for himself, firstly covering motorsport for Auto Action magazine before eventually moving into the automotive publishing world with CarsGuide in 2008. Since then he's worked for every major outlet, having work published in The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, Drive.com.au, Street Machine, V8X and F1 Racing. These days he still loves cars as much as he did as a kid and has an Alfa Romeo Alfasud in the garage (but not the same one as before... that's a long story).
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Pricing Guide
$167,700
Lowest price, based on new car retail price.
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