Porsche Previews All-Electric Cayenne with Record-Setting Hill Climb
Posting a time of 31.28s.
Summary
- Cayenne Electric sets SUV record at Shelsley Walsh hill climb with a 31.28s run
- Features Porsche Active Ride and production-level electric drivetrain
- Tows up to 3.5 tonnes, matching combustion models in everyday utility
Porsche has offered a first look at its upcoming Cayenne Electric, showcasing the SUV’s performance during a record-breaking run at the Shelsley Walsh hill climb in England. Development driver Gabriela Jílková piloted the camouflaged prototype to a new SUV course record of 31.28 seconds, beating the previous best by over four seconds. The all-electric SUV also hit the 60-foot mark in just 1.94 seconds, matching single-seater race cars in initial acceleration.
The Cayenne Electric features Porsche Active Ride — an advanced suspension system that keeps the vehicle level during intense braking and cornering, improving both comfort and control. While final tuning is still underway, Porsche confirmed that the prototype’s powertrain and suspension were already at production level.
Beyond the track, the Cayenne Electric demonstrated its everyday usability by towing a two-tonne classic car and trailer, totaling about three tonnes, with ease. Porsche says the SUV will offer up to 3.5 tonnes of towing capacity, aligning with the combustion-powered Cayenne. Set to debut officially in the near future, the Cayenne Electric will appear next at the Goodwood Festival of Speed (July 10–13), continuing Porsche’s rollout of its second all-electric SUV.
