While the fourth-generation Cayenne will be all-electric from the ground up, Porsche says that the third-generation Cayenne will undergo further enhancements and upgrades. The current Cayenne generation, which was given one of the most extensive product upgrades in Porsche’s history just last year, will be further developed thanks to major technological investments. Engineers will be improving, among other things, the efficiency of the V8 engine ensuring that the twin-turbo engine will comply with future emissions requirements.

Meanwhile, the all-new, all-electric Cayenne has reached a milestone of sorts as the first camouflaged prototypes have now left the Porsche factory for extensive real-world testing (lead photo). This was done after an extended phase of digital development and testing. By the launch date, prototypes will have completed several million test kilometers all over the world under extreme climatic and topographical conditions.

The all-new Cayenne is based on an evolution of the Premium Platform Electric (PPE) and its 800-volt architecture. The flexibility of the PPE architecture will allow Porsche to integrate the latest technology in the fields of high-voltage systems, powertrain, and chassis. Alongside familiar Porsche driving characteristics, the development targets include high-capacity and stable charging, high efficiency, and a high level of comfort and everyday usability.

Porsche remains committed to electromobility with targets to have their new cars be fully electrified by 2030. This all depends, of course, on customers as well as the development of charging infrastructures in regions around the world.