New E-Hybrid models offer up
to 536 hp, 0-60 in 3.5 seconds

(February 22, 2024) STUTTGART — Porsche is expanding the Panamera model range. After the reveal of the Panamera/Panamera 4 and Panamera Turbo E-Hybrid versions late last year, the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid and the Panamera 4S E-Hybrid will soon complement the portfolio. With this offering, Porsche is responding to the significant demand for efficient and dynamic E-Hybrid powertrains coming from many different markets. Ultimately, the Panamera model line will offer four different variants featuring this progressive powertrain technology.

The Panamera 4 E-Hybrid is focused on being particularly efficient and capable. To generate powerful acceleration, Porsche is combining a new hybrid system with a significantly revamped 2.9-liter V6-twin-turbo engine (224 kW/300 hp). The overall system power of 346 kW (463 hp) and maximum torque of 479 lb.-ft. allow for acceleration from 0 to 60 mph in 3.9 seconds as well as a top track speed of 174 mph.

The Panamera 4S E-Hybrid places an even greater emphasis on driving dynamics as well as a continuous power delivery in the upper rev range. Its 2.9-liter twin-turbo six-cylinder engine develops 260 kW (348 hp). The overall system power is 400 kW (536 hp), the maximum torque is 553 lb.-ft. This enables the Panamera 4S E-Hybrid to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds and on to a top track speed of 180 mph.

All new Panamera E-Hybrid models offer a higher charging speed, better throttle response and a battery with 45 percent more capacity than their predecessors. The new high voltage battery offers a capacity of 25.9 kWh (gross) without needing more space. At the same time, the 11-kW-On-Board-AC-charger can reduce the charging time to as little as two and a half hours in ideal conditions. The completely new electric motor develops up to 140 kW (187 hp) and 331 lb.-ft. of torque, making it much more powerful than the one used in the previous generation.

It is also efficiently placed in the housing of the PDK transmission and integrated into the oil circulation, saving weight. In this particular configuration, the rotor spins within the stator, reducing mass inertia by 50 percent, which improves throttle response. With a recuperation potential of up to 88 kW, the electric motor can contribute to enhancing the all-electric range of the new Panamera E-Hybrid models.

The four optimized driving modes specific to the E-Hybrid models as well as the further improved Sport and Sport Plus modes improve the efficiency of these variants further. The vehicles start off in the fully electric E-Power mode. Once the state of charge of the battery is under a certain minimum value, the system automatically switches over into the Hybrid Auto mode, which manages the powertrain based on the current driving situation.



Additionally, an active use of the navigation system sends information about the upcoming route to the vehicle, which is processed by Hybrid Auto mode to optimize the drivetrain strategy. For example, city driving can be optimized using the electric motor, improving efficiency. To do this, the system uses both vehicle and navigation data.

In E-Hold mode, the current state of charge of the battery is preserved, while in E-Charge mode, the battery is charged up to a maximum of 80 percent by the combustion engine at speeds above 34 mph, while still retaining the efficiency of the hybrid powertrain in city driving. In Sport and Sport Plus mode, the targeted state of charge of the battery is reduced to 20 and 30 percent, respectively (previously 30 percent and 80 percent). This is geared toward optimizing efficiency without sacrificing performance.

The Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid will have a starting price of $117,295 and the Panamera 4S E-Hybrid will have a starting price of $1228,795. Both prices include destination charge. Both models will be available to order at the end of March and are expected to arrive at U.S. dealers in Fall 2024