Porsche’s Bratislava plant has officially kicked off production of the new Porsche Cayenne Electric. This marks a pivotal moment for the brand: for the first time, the fully electric Cayenne is being assembled on the same line alongside gasoline and hybrid versions. This flexible production strategy allows Porsche to adjust output volumes of different variants based on market demand.
The new Cayenne is built on a dedicated “skateboard” platform designed specifically for electric vehicles. To accommodate this, Porsche significantly expanded its facility in the Devínska Nová Ves district-constructing a large, separate workshop solely for assembling the electric chassis. Nearly 90% of the bodywork processes rely on robots employing laser welding and about 300 meters of specialized adhesive to join aluminum and steel components.
The flagship Cayenne Turbo Electric sets a new record as Porsche’s most powerful production car ever. It churns out a staggering 850 kW-roughly 1,156 horsepower-and rockets from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.5 seconds. To handle this beastly power, Porsche engineered a unique dual-sided battery cooling system: the battery cells are sandwiched between two cooling plates, ensuring optimal temperature management under high loads.
The base Cayenne Electric isn’t any wallflower either. In standard mode, it delivers 300 kW (402 hp), but activate Launch Control and it spikes to 325 kW (435 hp). Both variants share the same 113 kWh battery pack, providing over 600 kilometers of range on a single charge.
Porsche has ditched buying battery modules from third-party suppliers, opting instead to produce its own batteries. The new Porsche Smart Battery Shop factory, located in Horná Streda about 100 km from the main plant, features highly automated production lines that stack and weld battery cells under strict quality controls. Thanks to an 800-volt architecture, the batteries support ultra-fast charging-plugging into a high-power charger can replenish up to 325 km of range in just 10 minutes.
Inside, the electric Cayenne boasts the largest display Porsche has ever fitted. At the center is a sweeping 14.25-inch OLED touchscreen showing all vital info-from speed to navigation. There’s also a dedicated screen for the front passenger, allowing control over multimedia or navigation without distracting the driver.
Despite its tech-packed interior, the Cayenne remains a practical SUV. It seats five comfortably and offers a roomy 781-liter trunk, which expands to 1,588 liters with the rear seats folded. It can also tow trailers weighing up to 3,500 kilograms-enough for boats or small campers.
All this tech comes at a price. In the U.S., the base Porsche Cayenne Electric starts at $109,000, while the Turbo version commands $163,000. European prices run higher-starting at €109,900 for the base model and topping out at €170,900 for the Cayenne Turbo Electric.
For those tired of wrestling with charging cables, Porsche plans to launch an 11 kW wireless charging platform in 2026. Simply park over the pad, and the car starts charging automatically. The first customers can expect to take delivery of their electric Cayennes by late summer 2026.