Cayenne EV

[USMA81]

This is a Macan forum, but several people are thinking about the Cayenne EV. I had a chance to see it today (no chance to drive it), and will post some pictures and brief observations. Obviously, the Cayenne is larger than the Macan. I think this is the key difference between the two. Yes, there are a lot of other things; the Cayenne is quite nice inside, but you can upgrade the Macan nicely (which I did, with most option boxes checked on my 2024 Macan 4). The Cayenne Turbo is more powerful and faster (the Cayenne Turbo is Porsche’s highest horsepower production vehicle). Yet unless one opts for the Cayenne Turbo (with power that I feel is largely irrelevant on most roads), the power of the Cayenne base and S are not terribly different from the Macan S and GTS. So I was left thinking the Cayenne is mostly for someone who needs the extra space, a family of four or someone who needs the extra room in the back. There is, of course, one other difference that will matter to some: the Cayenne is the more prestigious vehicle. Yet sitting in it, I asked myself if any of the enhancements would cause me to spend about 50% more, say, US $40,000-60,000 more, on an equally configured vehicle. For some, that money is trivial and for others it will be a show-stopper. I’m somewhere in the middle, but I simply don’t need the extra space.

The other thing to think about is where the battery technology is headed. I’d rather now own the less expensive, but equally fantastic Macan, and then possibly upgrade to the Cayenne EV when solid state batteries arrive.

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[USMA81]

Things I noticed as different or new. New touch pad on charge door to open charging port. It worked well. Larger center screen was nice. Rear, smallish spoiler is on top of the roof. Rear hatch vertical opening is much lower than the ICE Cayenne (EV 27 inches vs about 33 ICE vs about 37 in legacy 2016 Cayenne). 39 inches depth of rear deck to back seats. Pirelli P Zero 22 inch on both base and Turbo. Active side blades only on the turbo. Car charger located below tray in center console. Didn’t see an exterior button to open rear hatch. Four USB-C ports.

Also, this just hit me: I recall the press releases stating the Cayenne would come with a charge port only on one side, but I think it had both sides today. Might be wr on that.

 

[USMA81]

Rear spoiler…rear hatch button??

 

[krissrock]

i think the interial is very nice upgrade ove the macan. The curved screen, palm rest and leather on the doors...is really nice. The size difference is really good too. I like it

I'm just not a fan of the exterior. I def feel the macan looks better

 

[PrudentOcean]

The spec sheet shows two charging ports, NACS on the left and AC on the right.

I like the interior but the vehicle is too large for me. The Macan is already a tight fit where I park.

 

[daveo4EV]

This is a Macan forum, but several people are thinking about the Cayenne EV. I had a chance to see it today (no chance to drive it), and will post some pictures and brief observations. Obviously, the Cayenne is larger than the Macan. I think this is the key difference between the two. Yes, there are a lot of other things; the Cayenne is quite nice inside, but you can upgrade the Macan nicely (which I did, with most option boxes checked on my 2024 Macan 4). The Cayenne Turbo is more powerful and faster (the Cayenne Turbo is Porsche’s highest horsepower production vehicle). Yet unless one opts for the Cayenne Turbo (with power that I feel is largely irrelevant on most roads), the power of the Cayenne base and S are not terribly different from the Macan S and GTS. So I was left thinking the Cayenne is mostly for someone who needs the extra space, a family of four or someone who needs the extra room in the back. There is, of course, one other difference that will matter to some: the Cayenne is the more prestigious vehicle. Yet sitting in it, I asked myself if any of the enhancements would cause me to spend about 50% more, say, US $40,000-60,000 more, on an equally configured vehicle. For some, that money is trivial and for others it will be a show-stopper. I’m somewhere in the middle, but I simply don’t need the extra space.

The other thing to think about is where the battery technology is headed. I’d rather now own the less expensive, but equally fantastic Macan, and then possibly upgrade to the Cayenne EV when solid state batteries arrive.

great post - thanks for sharing

2 charging ports

1 charging port = NACS for fast charging - NACS native and CCS via Adapter
1 charging port = J-1772 for AC (slow) charging - NACS via Adapter

it's unclear from Porsche's announcements if the native NACS port is AC/DC or DC Only - I'm going to guess DC only - because AC/DC via NACS is slightly complex requiring an OBC capable of multi-plexing AC/DC current…Tesla does it but apparenlty Porsche can't…

my I ask where you saw this Cayenne EV?

 

[Wivenhoe]

The Cayenne EV Coupe has an Automatic boot spoiler, Chrono and air suspension come as standard on all 3 models. I have ordered a Base Coupe. I was amazed to find a Macan 4s optioned the same as my optioned Coupe was only £ 3k less. The Macan 4s optioned £ 100k the Cayenne Coupe Base £ 103k. The EV Cayenne SUV is only £ 1k more than the Macan

The Coupe rear luggage is virtually the same as the Macan (534 Coupe 540 Macan 781 EV SUV). The Coupe is 4,985 x 2,199 mm and Macan 4,784 x 2,152 mm including mirrors. Excluding mirrors the Coupe is still 40mm wider.

The Base SUV & Coupe 0-62 4.8 seconds Macan 4s 4.1 seconds. All Cayenne EV’s are 4 wheel drive

The battery is new technology and is produced by Porsche and allegedly more efficient. Macan range combined 376 Coupe 409 (we all know about real world) Charging Macan 275kw Coupe 390kw.

Conclusion - if you can live with a car about 40mm wider and are optioning up a 4s then the Cayenne SUV brings quite a bit more for similar money. If you prefer the look of a Coupe then there is about a 3% premium to pay and no option to open the roof (but have variable light control) or option massage seats.

 

[Yves]

Well I’m still hesitating … need to see the coupe in real life the standard one looks like a VW from the back … the rear lights are not nice and for me personally a departure of the Porsche signature lightening. I’ll take the back of the macan any day of the week over the Cayenne … Also I was amazed there isn’t that much more space. If it had more range and more space I would definitely consider, but now it is just to close to the macan … Also I have the Turbo now with all options, it would be insanely expensive in Cayenne … Moreover a trade in is not on the table, the offer I got was not great.
Just upgraded the iX to the LCI and to my surprise it feels like a new car to me, the changes are subtle but the effect is was bigger than expected. The efficiency / bigger battery push it to 100km more range and the car feels more firm in every way. The sport steering wheel is day and night and the seats are back to “normal” … It has more space in the back than the Cayenne and so for a family of 5 it will be the roadtripper for the moment.

 

[Wivenhoe]

The Cayenne EV Turbo’s price is as insane as its acceleration. With similar options it’s £ 50k more than a Base. I dread to think what the insurance would be.

 

[Freakystyle]

The Cayenne S seems to be the sweet spot

 

[Awaz]

The word "sweet spot" is becoming overused and trite.
'S' was a sweet spot for Macan, and then GTS became a sweet spot.
I think all versions are sweet spots, as it all depends on your likes, preferences and budget.

 

[pschloes]

The Cayenne EV Coupe has an Automatic boot spoiler, Chrono and air suspension come as standard on all 3 models. I have ordered a Base Coupe. I was amazed to find a Macan 4s optioned the same as my optioned Coupe was only £ 3k less. The Macan 4s optioned £ 100k the Cayenne Coupe Base £ 103k. The EV Cayenne SUV is only £ 1k more than the Macan

The Coupe rear luggage is virtually the same as the Macan (534 Coupe 540 Macan 781 EV SUV). The Coupe is 4,985 x 2,199 mm and Macan 4,784 x 2,152 mm including mirrors. Excluding mirrors the Coupe is still 40mm wider.

The Base SUV & Coupe 0-62 4.8 seconds Macan 4s 4.1 seconds. All Cayenne EV’s are 4 wheel drive

The battery is new technology and is produced by Porsche and allegedly more efficient. Macan range combined 376 Coupe 409 (we all know about real world) Charging Macan 275kw Coupe 390kw.

Conclusion - if you can live with a car about 40mm wider and are optioning up a 4s then the Cayenne SUV brings quite a bit more for similar money. If you prefer the look of a Coupe then there is about a 3% premium to pay and no option to open the roof (but have variable light control) or option massage seats.

That looks great... which paint option is that?

 

[USMA81]

I saw these at the Porsche North Scottsdale dealer in Phoenix, a Base and a Turbo that arrived the day prior to the announced date of the one day (I think Saturday only) event. Neither had a window sticker and several sales associates said that they had not gone through training on the vehicles. I’m not sure if these vehicles are on a traveling road show, but that’s my guess.

Regarding price, my 2024 Macan 4 price was $105,000, pretty highly optioned, especially since I didn’t upgrade the wheels (not sure what it would be now, but let’s say $115,000). As a test, I just configured a Cayenne S as I would like it and it was US $164,000. OK, that’s a Macan 4 vs a Cayenne S. Maybe a base Cayenne vs. more loaded Macan S/GTS/Turbo might compare on price more favorably. Certainly worth pricing out both if you’re in the market.

 

[Wivenhoe]

As I said above - In UK a similarly optioned Macan 4S is just £ 1k less than the SUV and £ 3k less than a Base Coupe.

I've just optioned a Cayenne S to my spec and it converts to $ 163k so same as yours. My UK Coupe optioned up converts to $ 140k so $ 23k different for a S.

The Cayenne S Coupe is £ 17k more than the Base for about 1 second quicker to 62 mph. Optioning it the same as my Base the £ 17k remains the same. Unlike the Macan, the Base Cayenne is 4 wheel drive.

 

[Wivenhoe]

That looks great... which paint option is that?

Vanadium Grey Metallic

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