Verdict
At RM759,000, the lower-output Porsche Cayenne Electric is the rational Malaysian choice: it keeps the same 113 kWh battery, 390 kW DC charging, dual-motor AWD and 781-litre boot, while travelling 652 km versus 624 km. The RM210,999 step up buys a huge 483 hp and 420 Nm increase, cutting the 0-100 km/h time from 3.8 to 2.5 seconds, but annual road tax also rises from RM1,840 to RM9,140. Pay for the faster one only if that acceleration is central to the brief.
Pick the Porsche Cayenne Electric if you want the longer 652 km range and far lower purchase price and road tax.
Pick the Porsche Cayenne Electric if 1,140 hp, 1,500 Nm and a 2.5-second 0-100 km/h time justify the extra outlay.
Key differences
- Price: RM759,000 vs RM969,999
- Annual road tax: RM1,840 vs RM9,140
- Motor output: 657 hp vs 1,140 hp
- Motor torque: 1,080 Nm vs 1,500 Nm
- EV range: 652 km vs 624 km
- 0-100 km/h: 3.8 seconds vs 2.5 seconds
S
- RM210,999 less to buy
- 28 km longer claimed range
- RM7,300 lower annual road tax
- 657 hp and 1,080 Nm trail the other car by 483 hp and 420 Nm
- 0-100 km/h is 1.3 seconds slower
Turbo
- 1,140 hp and 1,500 Nm
- 2.5-second 0-100 km/h time
- 260 km/h top speed
- Costs RM210,999 more
- Annual road tax is RM9,140, versus RM1,840
- Claimed range is 624 km, 28 km below the other car
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM759,000✓ | RM969,999 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,840✓ | RM9,140 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 800V architecture | 800V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 657 hp | 1,140 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 1,080 Nm | 1,500 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 113 kWh | 113 kWh |
| EV Range | 652 km✓ | 624 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 390 kW | 390 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Single-speed Automatic | Single-speed Automatic |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.8 seconds | 2.5 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 260 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,985 mm | 4,985 mm |
| Width | 1,980 mm | 1,980 mm |
| Height | 1,674 mm | 1,674 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,023 mm | 3,023 mm |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 781 litres | 781 litres |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Slovakia (CBU) | Slovakia (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Air Suspension with PASM | Air Suspension with PASM |
| Rear Suspension | Air Suspension with PASM | Air Suspension with PASM |
| Cabin | ||
| Audio | 14.25" Curved OLED Cluster + Flow Display OLED, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Qi Wireless Charging | 14.25" Curved OLED Cluster + Flow Display OLED, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Qi Wireless Charging |
| Convenience | ||
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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S vs Turbo FAQ
Is the Porsche Cayenne Electric or Porsche Cayenne Electric better?
The RM759,000 Porsche Cayenne Electric is better for most buyers because it shares the battery, charging and AWD hardware while delivering 652 km of range. The RM969,999 version is better only for buyers who prioritise its 1,140 hp performance.
What is the price difference?
The difference is RM210,999: RM759,000 for the lower-output Porsche Cayenne Electric and RM969,999 for the 1,140 hp version.
Which Porsche Cayenne Electric has the longer range?
The 657 hp Porsche Cayenne Electric has the longer claimed range at 652 km. The 1,140 hp version is rated at 624 km, a 28 km shortfall despite using the same 113 kWh battery.
