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E-Hybrid flagship saloon gets larger battery, faster charging times and up to 536bhp for new generation

The new Porsche Panamera E-Hybrid has been revealed with shorter charging times and a longer electric-only range than its predecessor - and it's quicker off the mark than the BMW M3

Available to order now from £90,300, the new plug-in hybrid is the latest version of the third-generation Panamera, which was revealed late last year and is due in UK dealerships in the coming months. 

It’s available in two forms, both featuring a twin-turbocharged 2.9-litre V6 petrol engine, an electric motor and a 25.9kWh battery.

Larger in capacity by 8kWh (but not much larger physically) than before, it gives an EV range of 59 miles. It's capable of charging in 2hr 39min from a domestic charger, 1hr 26min faster than its predecessor.

It can also be topped up at rates of up to 88kW by the car's regenerative braking system.

The Panamera 4 E-Hybrid’s V6 produces 300bhp on its own, but with the help of a new, weight-optimised motor in the PDK eight-speed automatic gearbox, total output is put at 463bhp and 480lb ft. 

That means a 0-62mph time of 4.1sec and a top speed of 173mph. 

The £102,100 Panamera 4S E-Hybrid uses the same engine but with an extra 48bhp, taking it to a combined 536bhp and 553lb ft, which trims the 0-62mph time to just 3.7sec and hikes the top speed to 180mph.

The 59-mile EV range and CO2 emissions of 22-34g/km, depending on spec, put the new Panamera PHEV in the UK's 8% BIK tax bracket.

An even more powerful Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid is expected to join the ranks down the line. It could surpass the 671bhp and 626lb ft of the previous iteration, which would make it one of the quickest plug-in hybrids on sale. 

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PHEV Panameras are distinguished from pure-ICE models by way of an aerodynamically optimised front bumper and the option of green or black brake calipers, but the overall design remains the same.

Porsche’s new Active Suspension Management (PASM) system is also available as an option; it can adjust the dampers 13 times every second in response to the behaviour of the car.

The Panamera PHEV is still equipped with four driving modes, but the Hybrid Auto mode has been updated with a new functionality that reads the road ahead and adjusts where power should be sent and from which source. 

Carried over from before is E-Hold mode, which preserves the charge of the battery, and E-Charge mode, which sends charge to the battery above 34mph and caps the total charge at 80%.

The state of charge at which the PHEV can enter Sport and Sport Plus modes has also been lowered from 30-80% to 20-30%.

Jonathan Bryce

Jonathan Bryce
Title: Editorial Assistant

Jonathan is an editorial assistant working with Autocar. He has held this position since March 2024, having previously studied at the University of Glasgow before moving to London to become an editorial apprentice and pursue a career in motoring journalism. 

His role at work involves running Autocar's sister title Move Electric, which is most notably concerned with electric cars. His other roles include writing new and updating existing new car reviews, and appearing on Autocar's social media channels including Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

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harf 20 February 2024

When are the EU going to realise that this is manufacturers taking the p!ss out of the emissions regulations. These regs result in a warped world where a small car is not environmentally friendly, no space to package a big enough battery, but this monster is.

PHEVs should be tested with a full battery and empty battery with a weighted average of the results. Reward those who make a more efficient vehicle when the battery is out of charge.

The EU are kidding themselves that cars like these, with quoted emissions of 20-30g/km, are contributing to a year on year reduction in car emissions. Deluded!

stavers 20 February 2024
harf wrote:

PHEVs should be tested with a full battery and empty battery with a weighted average of the results. Reward those who make a more efficient vehicle when the battery is out of charge.

That's exactly what does happen...

xxxx 20 February 2024
stavers wrote:

harf wrote:

PHEVs should be tested with a full battery and empty battery with a weighted average of the results. Reward those who make a more efficient vehicle when the battery is out of charge.

That's exactly what does happen...

With Porsche listing an mpg of up to 235mpg logic would suggest otherwise.

xxxx 20 February 2024

2300kg tax dodging phev, sorry Borris but there's no way this will handle or drive like a 911, it's not even a saloon.

Boris9119 19 February 2024

The Panny has always been one of Porsches least loved offspring, however last November I was at a Porsche 'jolly' in Stuttgart and got talking to one of the engineers who was on hand for questions and answers. He said the Panny was the car most loved by the engineers because it can drive, handle and perform like a 911, but at the same time it is a 4 door saloon with a large boot and available with an electric only capability. He was adament it was the most complete product Porsche offers. I still don't want one, but the specs for this latest version validate his enthusiasm.

Just Saying 20 February 2024
I feel there's a Porsche ambassador role for you Boris. I'll watch this space! Best wishes, JS
Boris9119 20 February 2024

Haha! I believe you have to have long legs, a pretty face and be handy at tennis to land that gig, I fail on all three counts!