The updated SUV Porsche Cayenne, whose debut is scheduled for 2014, will receive a modification called hybrid e-Hybrid with the ability to recharge the battery from the mains. On it informs edition of Motor Trend.
The petrol engine of the new Cayenne Hybrid will be the same - 3-liter 6-cylinder unit with a mechanical supercharger, which develops 333 horsepower. The power of the motor will increase from 47 to about 95-100 horsepower, while the capacity of lithium-ion batteries will increase to 10 kilowatt-hours.
It is expected that pure electric SUV will be able to travel up to 24 kilometers. Charging the battery pack from the network - not reported. So far, only known that Porsche develop a system of rapid refueling the battery for a hybrid supercar 918 Spyder. The same station will be available for rechargeable options Cayenne and Panamera.
In addition, the hybrid Porsche owners with a special application for the smartphone will be able to monitor the charging process and will be able to remotely operate the air conditioner or heater car.
