• Porsche has revealed the all-electric Cayenne this week and is currently available in two versions, the Cayenne Electric and Cayenne Turbo Electric. 

    The entry-level model produces up to 325 kW (442 PS), accelerates 0‑62 mph in 4.8 seconds, and has a top speed of 143 mph. The Turbo Electric delivers up to 1,156 PS, 0‑62 mph in 2.5 seconds, 0‑124 mph in 7.4 seconds and a top 162 mph, with up to 1,500 Nm torque.

    Both models have all-wheel drive with electronic Porsche Traction Management, adaptive air suspension (PASM), optional rear-axle steering, and the Turbo adds Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus and optional Porsche Active Ride. Regenerative braking can recover up to 600 kW, covering about 97% of braking in everyday driving.

    The 113 kWh battery supports 800-volt DC charging up to 400 kW, achieving 10–80% in under 16 minutes. Range is up to 399 miles for the Cayenne Electric and 387 miles for the Turbo. 

    The Cayenne Electric is the first Porsche to offer inductive (wireless) charging as an option. The system delivers up to 11 kW of power. It works via a floor-mounted charging plate: the driver parks the vehicle above the plate, and the charging process begins automatically without the need to plug in a cable. The system is designed for convenience and everyday usability, though charging speeds are slower than the 400 kW DC fast-charging capability of the high-voltage battery.

    The wireless charging is compatible with the 113 kWh battery and supports standard charging protocols, making it suitable for home installation or locations equipped with Porsche Wireless Charging infrastructure

    Orders for the all-electric Cayenne are now open, with starting OTR prices of £83,265 for the Cayenne Electric and £131,055 for the Cayenne Turbo Electric.

     
  • Nissan has announced the all-new Leaf, which is British built and qualifies for the UK government’s £3,750 Electric Car Grant. The 75 kWh model offers a WLTP range of up to 386 miles, with a real-world highway range of up to 269 miles at 70 mph. Power comes from a 160 kW (215 hp) electric motor producing 355 Nm of torque, accelerating from 0‑62 mph in 7.6 seconds.

    The battery supports 150 kW DC fast charging, recovering up to 273 miles of range in 30 minutes. Energy consumption is rated as low as 4.5 miles per kWh. The new Leaf is Nissan’s most aerodynamic production car, and it features integrated technology including Google Built-In and a suite of driver assistance systems.

    The all-new Leaf is available in four trim levels: Engage, Engage+, Advance, and Evolve. The 75 kWh model is available to order now, with production starting in December and first customer deliveries planned for February.  A second 52 kWh battery version will also be available, offering up to 271 miles of range, though pricing for this model is yet to be announced.