Produced at Volkswagen Group’s Bratislava plant in Slovakia, the new Cayenne Electric rolls out of a highly automated facility building battery, petrol and hybrid models.
Porsche has started production of its fully electric Cayenne SUV at Volkswagen Group’s factory in Bratislava, Slovakia, expanding its battery electric line up as it navigates a complex transition away from combustion engines. The model is the company’s third fully electric vehicle, after the Taycan and the Macan Electric, with deliveries expected by the end of summer.
The Cayenne Electric is being built at the Bratislava plant in the Devínska Nová Ves district, which has been producing vehicles since 1992 and currently assembles eight models across Volkswagen Group brands. Porsche said the site supports production of petrol, hybrid and battery electric vehicles. Battery modules for the Cayenne Electric are developed in house and manufactured at Porsche’s Smart Battery Shop in Horná Streda.
The vehicle is fitted with a 113 kWh battery and uses an 800 volt electrical architecture. Porsche said the model has a WLTP range of up to 642 kilometres. The Turbo variant delivers a maximum output of 850 kW. In Germany, prices start at 105,200 euros, compared with 101,500 euros for the petrol powered Cayenne, while the hybrid version is priced higher.The start of production comes as questions persist over Porsche’s electric vehicle plans. Bloomberg reported that the company is weighing whether to delay or drop fully electric versions of the 718 Boxster and Cayman, citing cost pressures, weak demand in China and rising development expenses. While no decision has been announced, the report underscores the challenges Porsche faces as it reassesses its electric strategy amid a broader industry slowdown.
