Porsche Cayenne Electric previewed in Malaysia – two variants, launching soon

Sime Darby Auto Performance (SDAP) has previewed the new Porsche Cayenne Electric SUV, which is slated for launch later this year.

Unlike the petrol and hybrid Cayenne variants, the Cayenne EV will be offered as a fully imported (CBU) unit.

Dimensions

The Porsche Cayenne Electric measures 4,985 mm in length, 1,980 mm in width, and 1,674 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3,023 mm.

Compared to the ICE-powered Cayenne, the EV is 55 mm longer overall and benefits from a 130 mm longer wheelbase, contributing to a more spacious cabin.

Standard cargo space is rated at 781 to 1,588 litres, while the front trunk (frunk) offers an additional 90 litres.

Two Variants

At launch, the Cayenne Electric will be offered in two main variants: the base model and the Turbo.

Specifications are as follows:

Cayenne Electric

Single electric motor
Output: up to 442 PS and 835 Nm
0–100 km/h acceleration in 4.8 seconds
Top speed: 230 km/h
Driving range: 642 km

Cayenne Turbo Electric

Dual electric motors
All-wheel-drive system
Output: up to 1,156 PS and 1,500 Nm
0–100 km/h acceleration in 2.5 seconds
Top speed: 260 km/h
Driving range: 623 km

Charging

Both variants are equipped with a 113 kWh battery pack and an 800-volt electrical architecture that enables DC fast charging at up to 400 kW.

This means a 10–80% state-of-charge (SoC) can be achieved in under 16 minutes.

Additionally, the Porsche Cayenne Electric supports wireless inductive charging at up to 11 kW.

Equipment

The unit displayed at Porsche Centre Ara Damansara was the Turbo variant. On the exterior, the Turbo variant features:

22-inch SportTechno wheels
Adaptive rear spoiler
Active aerodynamic blades at the rear
Rear-axle steering system
Porsche Active Ride suspension
Soft-close doors

Inside, the Cayenne Turbo Electric cabin features a 14.25-inch curved driver display, an angled Flow Display centre screen, an optional 14.9-inch passenger display, and an augmented reality (AR) head-up display.

Other features include:

18-way adaptive sports seats
Heated front and rear seats
Porsche crest embossing on the headrests
230V power outlet in the cargo area
Panoramic glass roof

Pricing

For now, SDAP has yet to announce official pricing for the Porsche Cayenne Electric.

In the meantime, SDAP will continue to offer the locally assembled (CKD) Porsche Cayenne line-up, with the Cayenne Petrol starting from RM609,000 and the Cayenne S E-Hybrid Coupe priced at RM739,000.