A recent test of the 2026 Porsche Cayenne Electric, covering the 435-hp base model and the 1,139-hp Turbo, demonstrated the SUV's capability on a demanding off-road loop.
The test loop included muddy paths, steep inclines and deeply rutted segments where steering had limited effect, and Off‑Road mode raised ride height while retuning all‑wheel drive and traction control and enabling surround‑view cameras.
Regenerative braking and independently applied mechanical brakes helped control descents of the nearly 6,000‑pound vehicle, and traction control apportioned torque to maintain direction. The program included a ride‑along with two‑time Le Mans winner Timo Bernhard on a rallycross stage, and Porsche emphasized that the Cayenne Electric is engineered for capability even if most owners will not go off‑road.
Read the full article at thedrive.com.
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