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Porsche’s electric SUV just crushed a 100-year-old record

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Porsche Cayenne Electric sets SUV record at Shelsley Walsh

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A camouflaged prototype of the all-electric Cayenne climbs the historic Shelsley Walsh hill course, where it set a new SUV benchmark time of 31.28 seconds.

Hill climb highlights prototype’s performance potential

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With simulator and development driver Gabriela Jílková at the wheel, the Cayenne Electric delivered rapid acceleration up gradients reaching 16.7%.

Starting line of a 119-year-old motorsport tradition

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The Cayenne Electric joins competition cars at Shelsley Walsh, one of the world’s oldest hill climb venues, still in use since 1905.

Active suspension system enables stable, confident handling

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Porsche’s Active Ride system helps the vehicle remain composed through corners, minimizing body roll and maintaining traction.

Porsche tests real-world capability with towing demonstration

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Outside the hill climb, the Cayenne Electric hauls a trailer carrying a vintage car during a separate film production.

Electric SUV maintains towing performance under load

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With a towing capacity of up to 7,716 pounds, the Cayenne Electric matches the existing combustion-powered model’s utility rating.

Classic meets electric on British backroads

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The prototype transports a two-ton antique car, illustrating Porsche’s intent to retain daily usability and practicality in its upcoming EV offering.