Porsche lately hopped on the electrical SUV bandwagon with the new Macan however two further high-riding EVs are on the way in which. Not solely will the next-generation Cayenne go purely electrical, however so will a bigger SUV. The latter carries the “K1” inner codename and has been spied present process testing for the primary time.

Autocar has spy photographs of the luxobarge on the supply hyperlink beneath, displaying a prototype a lot bigger than the Macan EV and the current-generation Cayenne. It seems extra alongside the strains of a supersized wagon than an SUV nevertheless it’s most likely as a result of the camouflage is taking part in tips on us. The testing section remains to be in its infancy, so we’ll have to attend for future prototypes to regularly drop the disguise and reveal the manufacturing physique.

Whereas the Porsche Macan and its Audi Q6 E-Tron twin will combat the Neue Klasse iX3 coming in 2025, the next-generation Cayenne we talked about ought to do battle with the unconfirmed iX5. We’ve heard via the grapevine there gained’t be a second-generation iX, so the bigger electrical SUV from Porsche is more likely to rival a possible iX7. Count on the largest electrical X mannequin from BMW to remain on the CLAR platform reasonably than swap to Neue Klasse.

Stories state Porsche intends to present the fullsize electrical SUV a extra sensible three-row format. We reckon BMW will do the identical to distinguish the iX7 from the smaller iX5 and iX3. Zuffenhausen’s behemoth is about to trip on a devoted electrical structure as a substitute of adapting a platform primarily meant for automobiles with combustion engines.

The flagship Porsche EV is supposedly over 5 meters (almost 197 inches) lengthy whereas the present X7 measures 5.1 meters (about 203 inches). The “K1” is rumored to undertake a 920V electrical system that might make it one of many fastest-charging electrical automobiles available on the market. It’s allegedly going to learn from electrical motors with oil cooling, an all-wheel steering system, and an digital rear differential.

The Porsche K1 is slated to reach round 2027 when BMW might additionally launch the next-generation X7 with the “G67” codename. The iX7 is believed to make use of Gen6 batteries, the iDrive X infotainment system, and Panoramic Imaginative and prescient head-up show debuting subsequent yr with the Neue Klasse iX3.

As for the iX, it’s anticipated to stay in manufacturing till June 2028. In the meantime, a Life Cycle Impulse deliberate for the automobiles produced from March 2025 will carry extra energy and additional vary.

Supply: Autocar