Porsche has launched the Cayenne Electric in India, and in Turbo form with 1,156hp, it becomes the most powerful production Porsche ever. Bookings are underway, with deliveries expected in the second half of 2026. As a flagship luxury electric SUV, it takes on strong competitors including the BMW iX, Audi Q8 e-tron, Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV and the Lotus Electre. Here is a complete comparison across size, battery, performance, range and charging speeds.
Dimensions Compared
Among the group, the Mercedes EQS SUV is the longest and the only proper 7-seater.
The Cayenne Electric stays under the 5-metre mark like the BMW iX and Audi Q8 e-tron, while the Electre and EQS SUV exceed this length. Porsche offers the largest usable boot space at 781 litres and the biggest frunk at 90 litres. The Q8 e-tron has the highest ground clearance at 228mm, while the EQS SUV is the heaviest, weighing over 2.8 tonnes.
Battery, Power and Range
All models here use dual-motor AWD setups, but the Cayenne Electric sits at the top in terms of output.
The Turbo variant produces 1,156hp and 1,150Nm, making it the most powerful EV in the segment. Even the standard version at 408hp beats several rivals on torque. The Lotus Electre follows with up to 925hp. The BMW iX and EQS SUV offer strong performance, while the Q8 e-tron 50 variant is the least powerful.
Acceleration figures highlight the performance gap.
The Cayenne Electric Turbo claims 0–100kph in 2.5 seconds. The Electre R is also sub-3 seconds, while the standard Electre, iX and EQS SUV fall in the 4-second range.
For range, the EQS SUV leads with up to 820km.
The Cayenne Electric follows with a claimed 642km, ahead of the Electre and Q8 e-tron depending on variant.
Charging Speeds
The Cayenne Electric supports ultra-fast 400kW DC charging, enabling a 10–80 percent charge in just 16 minutes — the fastest in this comparison.
The Lotus Electre supports up to 350kW DC charging. Audi, BMW and Mercedes offer 170–200kW charging with 30–35-minute charging times.
Porsche also offers unique 11kW wireless inductive charging using a floor-mounted pad.
Price Comparison
The Cayenne Electric is positioned firmly in the premium performance EV bracket.
Pricing starts at Rs 1.76 crore for the standard variant and Rs 2.26 crore for the Turbo. The Lotus Electre is the most expensive overall, while the Audi Q8 e-tron is the most affordable. The BMW iX and EQS SUV occupy the mid-range of the segment.
With extreme performance, cutting-edge charging tech and Porsche’s driving DNA, the Cayenne Electric sets a new benchmark among luxury electric SUVs.
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