2024 Porsche Cayenne Plug-In Hybrid

Which 2024 Porsche Cayenne Plug-In Hybrid Should I Buy?

MotorDonkey's proprietary vehicle data identifies every significant version of each model so that you can compare and decide. Ordered by price from low to high, here are the versions of the 2024 Porsche Cayenne Plug-In Hybrid that you need to be aware of, along with our expert analysis and recommendations.

1. 2024 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid (3.0T PHEV AWD)

• Base Price: $91,700
• EV Range: N/A
• MPG Combined: N/A
• Drive Type: All-wheel drive
• Engine: 3.0-liter V6
• Aspiration: Turbocharged
• Transmission: 8-speed automatic
• Horsepower: 463 
• Torque: 479 lb⁠-⁠ft
• 0-60: 4.6 sec
• Weight: 5,348 lbs
• Length: 194.1 in
• Towing Capacity: 7,716 lbs

We still don't know a great deal about the revised 2024 Cayenne E-Hybrid, but we expect an EPA-rated electric driving range of somewhere between 20 and 25 miles, which frankly isn't very impressive. It takes more like 35-40 miles to move the needle these days for a luxury PHEV. We'd skip this frightfully complex plug-in Porsche and consider the non-hybrid Cayenne variants.

2. 2024 Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid (3.0T PHEV AWD)

• Base Price: $99,100
• EV Range: N/A
• MPG Combined: N/A
• Drive Type: All-wheel drive
• Engine: 3.0-liter V6
• Aspiration: Turbocharged
• Transmission: 8-speed automatic
• Horsepower: 512 
• Torque: 553 lb⁠-⁠ft
• 0-60: 4.4 sec
• Weight: 5,311 lbs
• Length: 194.1 in
• Towing Capacity: 7,716 lbs

The Cayenne S E-Hybrid does a disservice to Porsche's "S" models, quite frankly. They're supposed to be obviously special compared to their lesser platform-mates, but the S E-Hybrid fails to make that case for itself. It's got a little more power, but the performance has barely improved. Why spend an extra $7k-plus to get the S? We're not clear on that.

3. 2024 Porsche Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid (4.0T PHEV AWD)

• Base Price: $146,900
• EV Range: N/A
• MPG Combined: N/A
• Drive Type: All-wheel drive
• Engine: 4.0-liter V8
• Aspiration: Turbocharged
• Transmission: 8-speed automatic
• Horsepower: 729 
• Torque: 700 lb⁠-⁠ft
• 0-60: 3.5 sec
• Weight: 5,664 lbs
• Length: 194.1 in
• Towing Capacity: 6,614 lbs

The Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid certainly delivers the thrills when you put your right foot down. A delectable turbocharged V8 paired with a powerful electric motor will do that for you. Here's the thing, though: It is, without exaggeration, half again as expensive as the non-hybrid Cayenne S, which shares that excellent V8 and is sersiously fast in its own right. Why pay $50k more for the Turbo E-Hybrid, especially given that its electric range is expected to top out under 30 miles? We don't see a strong argument here.