Porsche is significantly changing its product strategy for the following years, after sales of its all-electric models failed to grow as expected. As part of the strategy shift, the upcoming flagship electric SUV, which was designed to sit above the Cayenne, will be offered exclusively with a combustion engine and a plug-in hybrid powertrain-at least at the beginning. The model, codenamed K1, will become Porsche's first three-row crossover and open a whole new market for the brand as it tries to navigate the tougher-than-expected transition to an all-electric portfolio.
The plug-in hybrid electric option (PHEV) is a versatile solution that is primarily designed to meet the demands of long-distance operations, enabling zero-emission zone compliance. It features integrated e-machine and six-speed powershift gearbox and can run in four different modes: electric, hybrid, charge sustain and forced charging. The electric range is up to 80 kilometres on a single charge, while the electric power output is 290 kilowatts, according to the specifications announced by the OEM.