Peter Lyon
October 1, 2025
The first undisguised glimpse of the new Cayenne Electric has been revealed, sporting the latest in Porsche’s DNA digital innovation. At its heart is the new Flow Display, an artfully curved and seamlessly integrated operating system. New comfort features, including electrically adjustable rear seats, surface heating, and Mood Modes, significantly enhance the driving experience, or so says Porsche. At the same time, a considerably broader variety of colors, materials and accents opens virtually unlimited opportunities for personalization.
Finding the balance between digital interfaces and physical buttons was an important step, one the some carmakers are failing at dismally. “Our goal was to combine quintessential Cayenne characteristics and the newly developed display surfaces with the features of the new ‘Porsche Digital Interaction’ into a harmonious overall package. One that’s innovative, forward-thinking and meticulously thought through down to the finest detail,” says Markus Auerbach, Director Interior Design at Style Porsche.
Drivers and passengers in the Cayenne Electric enjoy significantly more space and comfort features than Macan occupants. The rear seats are electrically adjustable as standard, allowing for flexible adjustment from a comfort position to cargo mode. New Mood Modes orchestrate light, climate, sound, and seat functions to create distinct atmospheres – whether to aid relaxation and concentration or to enhance the driving experience further when utilizing the car’s impressive performance. An optional sliding panoramic roof – the largest glass roof every fitted to a Porsche – is equipped with Variable Light Control creates a spacious and airy atmosphere. The front section opens like a classic sliding roof, while the entire surface can switch from ‘clear’ to ‘matte’ settings via an electrically controlled liquid crystal film. Two additional semi-transparent modes – ‘semi’ and ‘bold’ – offer 40 and 60 percent opacity, respectively.
With the new Porsche Digital Key, smartphones and smartwatches can be used as car keys. Thanks to Ultra Wideband (UWB) technology, the Cayenne Electric recognizes the mobile device and automatically locks or unlocks the car when it approaches or leaves. The Porsche Digital Key can be securely stored in the Wallet app and shared with up to seven additional users.
Porsche has also developed new material choices for the Cayenne Electric; in addition to classic leather variants, new colors such as Magnesium Grey, Lavender and Sage Grey are also available. Customers who prefer a leather-free interior can choose the Race-Tex interior with Pepita print textile, which pays homage to iconic Porsche designs of the past.
A new variety of decorative trims and accents is also available, offering different materials and color choices that enable perfect coordination with the chosen interior color.
Beyond the numerous personalization opportunities offered through Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur, customers can also bring their personal vision to life – right down to one-off creations – through the Sonderwunsch program. As such, the Cayenne Electric offers a level and breadth of personalization opportunities that have never been seen in a Porsche SUV.
The new Porsche Digital Interaction display and operating concept marks a milestone in digitalization. At its core is the Flow Display – a curved OLED display that flows seamlessly into the center console, enabling a unique operating format. The fully digital instrument cluster, featuring 14.25-inch OLED technology, provides a clear view of the power meter, as well as information related to navigation, driver assistance systems, and infotainment.
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The optional 14.9-inch passenger display offers entertainment, app control, and video streaming – even during driving – without distracting the driver. For the first time, the Cayenne Electric is also available with a head-up display featuring augmented reality, projecting navigation arrows and lane guidance into the driver’s view of the road, with an effective display size of 87 inches.
