Porsche to sell Cayenne in petrol, hybrid and EV powertrain options

It was in mid-2023 when Porsche announced its iconic 911 sports car might be the only model to retain the combustion engine. Since then, Porsche has already electrified the Macan in its second generation and now, Porsche charges ahead to electrify one of its best-selling models, the Cayenne. Porsche declares the fourth-generation Cayenne will be all-electric with testing for the Cayenne EV already underway.

However, Porsche has also announced the development of its hybrid and combustion engine models is simultaneously underway and the Cayenne SUV will be offered in three powertrain variants worldwide up to 2030 and beyond. “The third generation of the Cayenne will be further upgraded and will continue to be offered alongside the fourth, all-electric generation”, says Blume, CEO of Porsche AG. Even though the current-gen Cayenne received one of the most comprehensive updates earlier this year, Porsche maintains its stance to continue pumping further development into the third-gen Cayenne such as improving the efficiency of the V8 and ensuring the twin-turbo engine is ready to comply with future legislative requirements. “Our product strategy could enable us to deliver more than 80 per cent of our new cars fully electrified in 2030 – depending on the demand of our customers and the development of electromobility in the regions of the world,” said Blume.