Porsche Cayenne Electric vs Toyota bZ4X

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the Porsche Cayenne Electric. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Porsche Cayenne Electric stands out with head-up display, ventilated seats, BOSE audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Toyota bZ4X. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Porsche Cayenne Electric gets leather upholstery while the Toyota bZ4X offers synthetic leather.

Drivetrain

The Porsche Cayenne Electric uses a Electric producing 325kW and 835Nm of torque, sent through a single-speed automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 4.8 seconds.

The Toyota bZ4X responds with a Electric making 167kW and 269Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.4 seconds.

The Porsche Cayenne Electric has the clear power advantage at 325kW vs 167kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Porsche Cayenne Electric is 2.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 113kWh (Porsche Cayenne Electric) vs 74.7kWh (Toyota bZ4X), giving WLTP ranges of 542km and 591km. DC fast charging peaks at 390kW (Porsche Cayenne Electric) vs 150kW (Toyota bZ4X).

Space & Comfort

The Porsche Cayenne Electric measures 4,985mm long on a 3,023mm wheelbase, 295mm longer than the Toyota bZ4X at 4,690mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Porsche Cayenne Electric generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 781L in the Porsche Cayenne Electric and 452L in the Toyota bZ4X, giving the Porsche Cayenne Electric a 329L advantage.

For towing, the Porsche Cayenne Electric leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 2,750kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

The Toyota bZ4X turns in a 11.2 m circle, kerb to kerb; the Porsche Cayenne Electric's turning circle is not on our record.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Porsche Cayenne Electric costs about $1,099 a year (22.9 kWh/100km) and electricity for the Toyota bZ4X about $662 a year (13.8 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $437 a year less for the Toyota bZ4X.

Warranty: 3 years / Unlimited (Porsche Cayenne Electric) and 5 years / Unlimited (Toyota bZ4X).

Where each one leads

The Porsche Cayenne Electric: more power (325kW against 167kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (781L against 452L) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 750kg).

The Toyota bZ4X: the lower starting price ($55,990 against $167,800), the longer warranty (5 years against 3) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($662 a year against $1,099).

The Verdict

Toyota bZ4X scores higher, 80 vs 60

The Toyota bZ4X scores 80 to the Porsche Cayenne Electric's 60 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 11 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: energy efficiency (Toyota bZ4X ahead by 61 points), performance (Porsche Cayenne Electric ahead by 39 points), value (Toyota bZ4X ahead by 38 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Toyota bZ4X costs about $437 less (13.8 kWh/100km against 22.9 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 781L in the Porsche Cayenne Electric, 452L in the Toyota bZ4X. Warranty: 3 years on the Porsche Cayenne Electric, 5 on the Toyota bZ4X.

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