{"id":25584,"date":"2026-05-28T10:42:13","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T10:42:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/25584\/"},"modified":"2026-05-28T10:42:13","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T10:42:13","slug":"first-drive-porsches-cayenne-electric-takes-sleek-direction-with-coupe-version-the-irish-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/25584\/","title":{"rendered":"First Drive: Porsche\u2019s Cayenne Electric takes sleek direction with Coupe version \u2013 The Irish News"},"content":{"rendered":"

What is it?\"TheThe Turbo name has been used on Porsche models for decades <\/p>\n

Porsche\u2019s latest Cayenne Electric has arrived, bringing with it a long range, loads of in-car tech and a ludicrously fast Turbo version. But, as is the spirit in the SUV world, things wouldn\u2019t be complete without a sleeker, more aerodynamic coupe-inspired version, so that\u2019s just what Porsche has launched.<\/p>\n

Called the Cayenne Coupe Electric, it\u2019s a more rounded take on this new EV and we\u2019ve been out to Germany to see how it gets on.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s new?\"TheThe streamlined roof helps boost range <\/p>\n

It really is the Cayenne Coupe\u2019s styling that is the key talking point here. The rear of the car now falls away into a more tapered point, while the taillights wrap around the sides of the car. Not only does it change the look of the Cayenne Electric, but it also makes the whole vehicle more aerodynamically efficient, so you get extra range over the standard car.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve also got the same range of innovations that you get from the regular Cayenne Electric, including wireless charging which provides up to 11kW of charging speed via a floor-mounted \u2018pad\u2019. Simply drive over it and the car will automatically start wirelessly charging. It\u2019s expected to be available to UK buyers later this year, too.<\/p>\n

\"Andrea<\/a>\"Co<\/a>What\u2019s under the bonnet?\"PorschePorsche now offers a variety of powertrain options <\/p>\n

You can get the Cayenne Coupe Electric in the same trio of powertrains as the regular model. There\u2019s the standard car, the mid-range S and the top-tier Turbo, with that final edition the one that we\u2019re testing out here. As we\u2019ve recently seen with the standard Cayenne Electric, it\u2019s the \u2018S\u2019 which feels like the pick of the bunch due to its blend of good range and performance, though for many, the huge performance of the Turbo will be too alluring to ignore.<\/p>\n

In this range-topping configuration, you\u2019re getting a huge 1,140bhp and 1,500Nm of torque. They\u2019re figures that would\u2019ve seemed out-of-this-world a few years back, but today equate to a 0-60mph time of just 2.4 seconds and a top speed of 170mph. Porsche claims that you can get up to 396 miles from a charge, slightly more than the 387 miles that the standard SUV version can bring.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s it like to drive?\"TheThe Coupe is most noticeable from the rear <\/p>\n

Few words can be used to describe the acceleration that you get in the Cayenne Turbo Coupe Electric. Brutal is probably the best one we\u2019re able to think of, as away from the line, this SUV feels as though it\u2019s going to dig a hole in the asphalt underneath. In fact, you only need to do a few Launch Control starts to get an idea of what this car can offer before sickness starts becoming apparent. It\u2019s that fast.<\/p>\n

However, for more sedate driving, the Cayenne Coupe Electric is very pleasant. There\u2019s a slight shimmy to the ride, mind you, and the car feels unsettled over very large bumps, but at motorway speeds it is remarkably hushed and refined.<\/p>\n

How does it look?\"ActiveActive aerodynamics are used across the car <\/p>\n

Coupe-inspired SUVs have become a popular option over recent years, with nearly all manufacturers offering their own take. Porsche expects a 50\/50 split in the UK between SUV and Coupe buyers, with the latter bringing a more streamlined take on the experience.<\/p>\n

To our eyes at least, the standard SUV is the more handsome car. But for many, the extra presence that the Coupe brings will be reason enough to pick it.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s it like inside?\"TheThe interior offers a good blend of luxury and practicality <\/p>\n

The new Cayenne Electric debuts a whole new interior design for Porsche. However, what we like is the combination of screen-based and physical elements. There are plenty of buttons to make adjusting aspects such as the temperature and fan speed easier on the move and we\u2019d hope that more manufacturers would do this. The huge curved screen is great to use, too, and packed with features.<\/p>\n

The one downside of any coupe-inspired SUV is usually less headroom, and it\u2019s a similar story here. While sitting upright in the rear solves the issue, if you start to lean back in your seat, your head will hit the roofline and the problem will certainly become more apparent for taller riders.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s the spec like?\"TheThe curved screen is packed with features and easy to use <\/p>\n

Prices for the Cayenne Turbo Electric Coupe start from \u00a3130,965, and, with a smattering of options, it wouldn\u2019t be hard to push that close to \u00a3150,000, making this car an expensive proposition. That said, you\u2019re getting a car that\u2019ll outpace nearly any car on the road, yet still carry a boot load of shopping and five adults in comfort, so it\u2019s got plenty to offer.<\/p>\n

Porsche was also keen to show us its range of painted alloy wheel offerings for the Cayenne Electric, too, with gold, red and blue options available alongside the ability to match the exterior colour of the car to the alloys. It\u2019ll divide opinion, that\u2019s for sure, but it feels like that\u2019s just what cars like this are about.<\/p>\n

Verdict<\/p>\n

Given that coupe-inspired cars have always proved popular among buyers, it seemed only logical for Porsche to create one for the new Cayenne Electric. It does bring a small bump in range, but, in all honesty, these cars are all about visual appeal.<\/p>\n

In most areas, the standard SUV Cayenne Electric will be the one to go for, but if you\u2019re after a car that\u2019ll turn heads, the Coupe will no doubt prove appealing.<\/p>\n

Model as tested: Porsche Cayenne Turbo Electric CoupePrice: \u00a3130,965Engine: Dual electric motorsPower: 1,140bhpTorque: 1,500NmMax speed: 170mph0-60mph: 2.4 secondsMPG: NAEmissions: 0g\/kmRange: 396Maximum charge speed: 390kW<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"What is it?The Turbo name has been used on Porsche models for decades Porsche\u2019s latest Cayenne Electric has…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":25585,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[21181],"tags":[22031,22907,1290,3131,8406,1875],"class_list":["post-25584","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-porsche","tag-cayenne","tag-coupe","tag-electric","tag-motoring","tag-porsche","tag-uk"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25584","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=25584"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25584\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/25585"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25584"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=25584"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=25584"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}