How Porsche has managed to siphon some hybrid tech from a halo car like the 918 Spyder and apply it to a mainstream model like the Panamera is a masterstroke. 2018 Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Porsche says the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid can drive for 50 kilometers (31 miles) on electricity alone on the New European Driving Cycle. U.S. testing procedures are more stringent, so its EPA ratings won't be that high. The third generation of the Panamera was officially presented on 24 November 2023, with Porsche providing details for the mid-range Panamera 4 and Turbo E-Hybrid models; details on the Turbo S E-Hybrid and GTS models are expected to be available later. Eventually, Porsche will offer four different E-Hybrid powertrain options. That’s a lot of audi a3 sedan 2018 logistical complexity to deal with from a business standpoint and, just as importantly, a big challenge for Stuttgart’s engineers with respect to integrating Porsche performance DNA into what is essentially a Lexus slushbox. They did an admirable job, evidenced today in various Cayenne trims that still use the conventional autobox due to its towing and off-road attributes, but the performance gained by the new eight-speed PKD has transformed hybridized Panameras from fast fuel-sippers to the dominant forces within the Panamera lineup.