Porsche unveils 918 hypercar-inspired Cayenne E-Hybrid

Electrified SUV can achieve supercar levels
of speed without impacting fuel economy

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The new crossover is the first electrified version of the
recently released third-generation Cayenne and is only the second
model in the carmaker’s current range to be powered by a hybrid
powertrain, following last year’s Panamera E-Hybrid. 

The Cayenne E-Hybrid’s bonnet conceals a 335bhp 3.0-litre
turbocharged V6 engine that is coupled to a 132bhp electric motor,
says Evo. The two power units produce a total power
output of 455bhp – 22bhp more than the sporty Cayenne S. 

And a 14.1kWh battery pack connected to the electric motor
allows the SUV to run on electrical energy alone for up to 27 miles, the
magazine says. 

The powerful hybrid powertrain appears to be derived from the
now-discontinued Porsche 918 Spyder, the Daily Express says. Like that hypercar, the new
hybrid system gives drivers “maximum torque” as soon as they step
on the accelerator; something that cannot be achieved with a
non-electrified engine. 

Coupled with the hybrid system is a new eight-speed automatic
gearbox that offers shorter shift times than the previous
generation Cayenne, says Auto Express. 

This helps the SUV achieve 0-62mph in five seconds flat, which
according to the magazine, is “marginally faster” than the
non-hybrid Cayenne S. 

Although performance variants of cars are often less economical
than regular models, Car magazine says that isn’t the case with the
Cayenne E-hybrid. The new vehicle boasts an average fuel economy
figure of 69.2mpg under the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC)
test. 

Ordering for the Cayenne E-Hybrid is now open, with prices
starting at £67,128.