Porsche has begun production of the Cayenne Electric at its Bratislava facility, marking a significant step in the automaker’s electrification strategy. The electric SUV rolls off the same flexible production line as combustion engine and hybrid Cayenne models, allowing Porsche to adjust output based on market demand. Notably, the Cayenne Electric features battery modules developed and manufactured entirely in-house at the Porsche Smart Battery Shop in Horná Streda, Slovakia.
Highlights
- The Cayenne Turbo Electric produces up to 850 kW (1,156 hp), making it the most powerful Porsche production vehicle ever built.
- Porsche manufactures its own battery modules at the Smart Battery Shop in Horná Streda, roughly 100 kilometers northeast of Bratislava.
- The 113 kWh high-voltage battery supports 800-volt fast charging and delivers more than 600 kilometers of range (WLTP).
- A world-first double-sided cooling system uses two cooling plates to regulate battery temperature from above and below.
In-House Battery Production Strengthens Vertical Integration
Porsche established the Smart Battery Shop in partnership with Porsche Werkzeugbau GmbH. The facility leverages competencies from Porsche Toolmaking’s prototype production and applies them to series manufacturing. The module assembly process includes several precision-controlled stages:
- Cell preparation
- Stacking and laser welding
- Foaming and cold plate integration
- Fully automated end-of-line testing
This end-to-end vertical integration gives Porsche direct control over quality, precision, and scalability of a core EV technology. Markus Kreutel, Chairman of the Executive Board of Porsche Werkzeugbau GmbH, emphasized that the facility combines decades of industrialization experience with advanced battery technology.
Battery Specifications and Thermal Management
The Cayenne Electric’s function-integrated high-voltage battery carries a gross energy content of 113 kWh and uses large pouch cells for high energy density. It supports 800-volt architecture for fast charging capability.
The double-sided cooling design represents a world first for Porsche. Two cooling plates positioned above and below the battery pack allow more effective thermal regulation. This approach helps maintain the optimal temperature window under both charging and driving conditions.
Consumption Data
- Electric power consumption (WLTP combined): 22.4–20.4 kWh/100 km
- CO₂ emissions (WLTP combined): 0 g/km
- CO₂ class: A
Flexible Multi-Powertrain Production in Bratislava
The Volkswagen Group’s multi-brand site in the Devínska Nová Ves district of Bratislava has undergone extensive expansion for Cayenne Electric production. A new platform hall serves as the starting point for every unit, where the skateboard-style chassis is assembled before body panels from a nearly fully automated press shop are added.
All three Cayenne powertrain variants — combustion, hybrid, and electric — share one production line and one quality standard. Albrecht Reimold, Member of the Executive Board for Production and Logistics at Porsche AG, noted that this flexibility allows the company to meet individual customer requirements across every global market.
Porsche also maintains a small permanent team at the Bratislava plant under what it calls a “resident model.” This group addresses production challenges in real time and ensures rapid communication with the broader Porsche organization.
For more information, visit the Porsche Newsroom or the Volkswagen Group E-Mobility Hub.
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