the 2015 porsche cayenne S E-hybrid is a plug-in electric SUV all images courtesy porsche
for 2015, porsche has introduced their first plug-in electric SUV which enables pure electric driving. the cayenne S E-hybrid has been given a face-lift with an entirely new front end, fenders and hood, and has a lithium-ion traction battery with energy capacity of 10.8 kwh. the latest update to the sports utility vehicle results in double the power output; from 47 to 95 horsepower, meaning it can reach an all-electric top speed of 125 km/h (78 mph). combined with a 333 horsepower 3.0 liter supercharged V6 engine, the hybrid achieves a total system power of 416 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and produces 435 lb-ft of torque. with its 8-speed tiptronic S transmission, the cayenne zips from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.4 seconds and maxes out at a top speed of 247 km/h (151 mph).
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