In just two days, Porsche will officially unveil its second electric SUV to the world on November 19. The Cayenne Electric will be the latest chapter in the SUV's history, which has been around since 2002.
However, the new Cayenne-E will not just be another electric vehicle from Porsche, it is also the brand's first electric car to incorporate Formula E technology into a road-going production vehicle. From vehicle efficiency to advanced electric motor cooling, here are all the Formula E goodies that will debut with the new Porsche Cayenne Electric SUV.
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1. Porsche Cayenne Electric With Formula E Direct Cooling:
The carmaker's motorsport team and series development folks have worked on bringing direct oil cooling from Formula E cars like the 99X Electric into the Cayenne Electric. The system allows all current-carrying components and the electric motor to be cooled directly with a special liquid. Porsche says that this technology allows the Cayenne Electric to be more efficient and deliver consistent performance across different scenarios. The direct oil cooling tech has been a part of Porsche's Formula E development since the beginning and was also integrated into the 2023 GT4-e Performance test vehicle.
For more clarity, unlike conventional electric motors that are cooled by liquid that runs around them via an external jacket, Porsche's direct cooling fluid flows directly along the copper conductors through the stator grooves. This leads to quicker and more efficient heat dissipation and allows for a more space-efficient motor design. This approach gives the Cayenne E-motor an efficiency rate of 98 percent, minimising energy loss.
2. Up To 600 kW Energy Regeneration In A Production SUV:
Just like the 99X Electric Formula E car, the Cayenne Electric is rated to regenerate up to 600 kW of power depending upon the speed, temperature and charge state of the battery pack. This means that the Cayenne Electric is capable of performing 97 percent of braking maneuvers with electric regeneration, without the help of its mechanical brakes. This leads to higher regenerated energy going back into the battery, giving a longer range from a smaller battery pack.
For perspective, Porsche stated that due to the strong energy regeneration capability of Formula E cars, the amount of energy available at the start of a race is deliberately limited to 38.5 kWh. Now imagine having a household SUV working the same tech underneath, every time it comes to a stop.
3. Cayenne Electric With Formula E Fast Charging:
The Porsche Cayenne Electric is capable of fast charging from 10 to 80 percent in under 16 minutes. It supports DC fast charging of up to 400 kW, giving it 300 km of range within 10 minutes of charging at a suitable station. This fast charging tech is directly derived from the 99X Electric's manifesto as the Formula E car supports up to 600 kW charging, which gives it a 10 percent battery boost in 30 seconds during races.
While next-gen luxury and tech are the key highlights in the upcoming Porsche Cayenne Electric, the Formula E-derived performance technologies also help the Cayenne-E set new benchmarks in the competitive luxury SUV segment. The new E-SUV from Porsche will be unveiled in the next few days, where we will get to see the design elements for the first time.
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