If anyone predicted Porsche may be one of many types leading the charge on plug-in hybrids back when Chevrolet launched the Volt in 2010-just as Porsche was debuting its first-ever production hybrid with the Cayenne-that person should be dealing futures on Wall Street. By replacing that SUV with this 2015 Cayenne S E-Hybrid plug-in, Porsche is now offering three plug-ins, greater than any other car manufacturer. Clearly, one of those three is a 918 Spyder, which isn’t exactly mainstream production. But still.
To obtain the Cayenne to plug-in status, Porsche basically grafted within the Panamera E-Hybrid’s high-voltage battery, electric motor, and power electronics, upping the lithium-ion battery ability to 10.8 kWh from the sedan’s 9.4. Otherwise, the powertrain is similar, through the Audi-sourced supercharged 3.0-liter V-6 on the Aisin eight-speed automatic. Torque is routed to all or any four wheels with a limited-slip center differential with a rear-biased (58-percent) torque distribution.
The remainder of the car is similar for the recently revamped Cayenne, with some exceptions. The 282-pound battery, containing of 104 individual cells, consumes the space normally available for an extra tire. Versus other Cayennes, the $77,395 E-Hybrid has two additional buttons on its center console. Selecting “E-Charge” prioritizes replenishing a depleted battery so future electric driving is feasible. This increases fuel consumption by about 20 percent, based on Porsche. In “E-Power” mode, though, the Cayenne moves solely on the single electric motor at speeds up to 78 mph. This ability is mainly directed at European markets, where it allows buyers to avert congestion fees in certain cities. Americans can utilize this silent-running mode to sneak standing on friends or, at minimum, valets.
Every time the Cayenne starts, it’s in E-Power mode by standard, assuming you will find enough juice inside the battery. Porsche claims that charging with a 240-volt hookup takes about three-and-a-half hours using the standard 3.6-kW charger; an optional 7.2-kW unit can cut that to 90 minutes if you've got access to a high-voltage feed.
Driving in a city causes it to be hard to wish for more power compared to electric motor produces. Maximum acceleration with any 416 gas-and-electric horses should return a zero-to-60-mph sprint well below six seconds, plus a quarter-mile will pass in just over 14 ticks, according to Porsche. No too shabby for the two-and-a-half ton ute.....
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