1,156hp Porsche Cayenne Electric Driven + £20k Hot Hatch Challenge

Porsche’s EV plans are shifting. After the EU softened its 2035 ban, the brand is rethinking electrification—pausing a new EV platform and even considering a flagship ICE sports car above the 911.

That doesn't mean the Cayenne Electric is dead. If anything, it may be more important now than ever. Sam and Cam dive into the Cayenne Turbo Electric (1,156hp, 2.6 tonnes!) and whether it still delivers that signature Porsche feel.

Plus: a £20k hot hatch showdown (Megane RS vs Cupra), and instantly recognisable engine sounds.

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Chapters:

0:00 Intro

7:32 Porsche Cayenne Turbo Electric review

31:10 £20k hot hatches

51:41 Instantly-recognisable engine sounds

Topics:

1. Porsche: https://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-driven/2026-porsche-cayenne-turbo-electric-ph-review/51034

2. Hot hatches: https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=255&t=2137533

3. Engine sounds: https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=23&t=2137991

Cars:

Sam's Megane RS 280: https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/20087851

Cam's Leon Cupra 300: https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/20068736

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