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Porsche has lifted the lid on the 2026 Cayenne Coupé Electric, the brand’s coupe-style large SUV, and this time the design carries a much stronger link to Porsche’s iconic 911 sports car.
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The 2026 Porsche Cayenne Coupé Electric has been revealed, rounding out the fourth-generation Cayenne line-up.
As the more style-focused variant of the Cayenne Electric range, the Cayenne Coupé now draws a much closer connection to the design of the 911, with a roofline said to be inspired by Porsche’s iconic two-door model.
From some angles, the result is closer to the look of the four-door Taycan, rather than the 911, but the overall styling comes across as much more dynamic than the preceding model, with a more tapered roofline, bulging rear wheel arches, and lower body styling designed to slim the car’s visual bulk.
At 4985mm long and 1980mm wide, the Cayenne Coupé lines up with the dimensions of the Cayenne Electric, but at 1650mm tall, has a roofline that sits 24mm lower.
The interior of the Cayenne Coupé follows the lead of the Cayenne SUV, including a 14.25-inch infotainment screen with a curved lower section, an optional 14.9-inch passenger display, and an augmented reality head-up display.
The 800-volt electrical system in the Cayenne can accommodate DC charging at up to 390kW under normal conditions, and up to 400kW in limited situations. AC charging at 11kW is standard, with 22kW charging capability optional for $3500.
The 2026 Cayenne Coupé will launch in three variants: Cayenne Coupé Electric, Cayenne S Coupé Electric, and Cayenne Turbo Coupé Electric, each matching its Cayenne SUV equivalent.
The base Cayenne is equipped with a dual-motor drivetrain producing 300kW/835Nm or up to 325kW with launch control activated, running from 0-100km/h in 4.8 seconds.
Driving range for the base Cayenne is rated to be 18km longer than the SUV, at 669km, thanks to its more aerodynamic shape and lower drag (Cd 0.23 for the Coupé, versus 0.25 for the SUV).
Driving range estimates for the other variants have not yet been provided.
The Cayenne S boosts ‘regular’ power to 400kW/1080Nm and 490kW with launch control, completing the 0-100km/h sprint in 3.8 seconds.
The Cayenne is equipped with adaptive air suspension with Porsche Active Suspension Management, with the option to add Porsche Active Ride suspension on the S and Turbo. Rear axle steering can also be optioned across the range.
The range-topping Cayenne Turbo offers 630kW/1500Nm or 850kW with launch control, and boasts a 2.5-second 0-100km/h time, matching the Cayenne Turbo Electric SUV.
The Cayenne Coupé range will be offered with either a two-seat or 2+1 rear seating option, including electric two-way adjustment.
An off-road package will also be optionally available. The Cayenne Coupé will match the SUV range with a braked towing capacity of up to 3.5 tonnes.
For buyers more interested in performance than practicality, a Lightweight Sport package trims weight by 17.6kg with carbon trim inserts, a weight-saving carbon roof, specific 22-inch wheels and high-performance tyres.
Cargo space measures 534 litres to the rear seats, or 1347 with the seats folded, down on the 747L/1554L claims for the SUV. A 90-litre front luggage compartment under the bonnet is also provided.
Pricing for the Cayenne Coupé range starts from $173,800 plus on-road costs for the base version, spanning up to $272,100 for the Cayenne Turbo Coupé, with Porsche charging between $1500 to $12,200 more for the Coupe compared to the SUV, depending on the variant.
The Cayenne Coupé Electric range is available to order now, with additional models expected to be announced at a later date.
2026 Porsche Cayenne Electric price in Australia
Note: All prices above exclude on-road costs.
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Kez Casey migrated from behind spare parts counters to writing about cars over ten years ago. Raised by a family of automotive workers, Kez grew up in workshops and panel shops before making the switch to reviews and road tests for The Motor Report, Drive and CarAdvice.
