AI Streamlines Development: Porsche Jumps Ahead 120 Prototypes by Employing AI for Virtual Testing of Electric SUV
Porsche Unveils Digital-First Approach for New Cayenne Electric
Porsche has revealed that its latest electric vehicle, the Cayenne Electric, has been developed using a unique digital-first approach. This strategy, overseen by Dr. Michael Steiner, Porsche's deputy chairman, has significantly reduced development time by 20%.
The Cayenne Electric is based on the Macan Electric and is built around a stretched version of the 800-volt PPE platform. To ensure the vehicle's performance and reliability, Porsche employed a virtual testing program that included laps of the Nürburgring and simulations of everyday traffic situations.
This digital-focused strategy eliminated the need to build around 120 actual test vehicles. Components like tires, dampers, and bushes could be modified in the computer program for testing. The virtual test bench developed by Porsche was used to test motors, battery management, and charging systems under realistic conditions.
The Cayenne Electric's powertrain is designed to deliver full power when called for, requiring serious thermal management. To achieve this, the vehicle features Porsche's Active ride suspension. The simulations can display different asphalt surfaces or tire slip, ensuring the vehicle performs optimally in various conditions.
The Cayenne Electric will come in three tunes: 394 hp (400 PS / 294 kW) for the base model, 592 hp (600 PS / 441 kW) in S trim, and 794 hp (805 PS / 592 kW) as a Turbo. In track mode, the Cayenne Electric emits V8-like noises, adding to the driving experience.
Other Western carmakers are likely to employ similar digital strategies to speed up development. The Cayenne Electric's battery, with a capacity of 108 kWh, provides a WLTP range of 373 miles (600 km), making it a formidable competitor in the electric SUV market.
Porsche's new Cayenne Electric is set to debut later this year, with sales expected to begin early in 2026. Despite the search results not providing the name of the engineer who was significantly involved in the development of Porsche's digital vehicle testing methods for the new Cayenne Electric, it is clear that this innovative approach has played a crucial role in creating a high-performance electric SUV.
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