The Porsche Cayenne Born on the Track?
- Published on 08/11/2025 12:08
With the Cayenne Electric, Porsche injects the DNA of Formula E directly into a 100% electric SUV.
The Cayenne Electric is not just a large, ultra-powerful 100% electric SUV. It represents the direct application of technologies developed in Formula E, where Porsche is world champion in both teams and manufacturers. The solutions used on the 99X Electric single-seater, tested under the extreme conditions of racing, now find their place in a production vehicle meant for everyday use.
The direct oil cooling of the electric motor is a key example of this transfer. This technique, which dissipates heat directly at the conductor level, allows for very high efficiency and optimal continuous performance. A method initially proven on the race track thus finds its place in the rear motor of the Cayenne, reducing the size required for components while increasing their efficiency.
If it’s good on the track, it’s good on the road!
Another technology from Formula E: high-performance energy recuperation, up to 600 kW, which converts kinetic energy into electric range. On the road, this results in a large portion of braking being done electrically, up to 90%, while in competition, recuperation allows the 99X Electric to have more energy to accelerate again. The Cayenne adopts these principles, showing that energy efficiency and power control are shared challenges between track and road.
Fast charging also illustrates this transfer. The direct current power can reach 400 kW, allowing more than 300 km of range to be regained in 10 minutes, all while using standards identical to those in racing.
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This constant dialogue between road and track shows that racing is not just a marketing tool. It functions as a permanent laboratory where every innovation is tested under extreme conditions before becoming useful for everyone. The Cayenne Electric thus demonstrates that racing is both a ground for technological development and a source of wonder: even in 100% electric mode, it inspires performance, efficiency, and driving pleasure.
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This page is translated from the original post "Le Porsche Cayenne né sur circuit ?" in French.
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