2026 Porsche Panamera Turbo E-Hybrid / Turbo S E-Hybrid
While it can carry four adults and their luggage in comfort over a long journey, the 2026 Porsche Panamera Turbo E-Hybrid’s true mission is driver satisfaction. That starts with mega straight-line performance. Both the standard Turbo E-Hybrid and even higher-performance Turbo S E-Hybrid are plug-in hybrids that put up big horsepower numbers: their twin-turbo V-8 receives a boost from an electric motor for a combined 670 horsepower in the standard Turbo E-Hybrid and an insane 771 ponies in the Turbo S. The interior atmosphere is premium, and Porsche has packed the Panamera Turbo’s dashboard with tech, but to unlock true luxury car features—such as massaging seats, four-zone climate control, and rear-seat entertainment—you’ll find yourself paying a lot extra. Couple with that the Panamera Turbo’s already steep starting price and you’re looking at quite an investment, but this Porsche’s performance is well worth it.
The Panamera Turbo’s infotainment system sees a hardware upgrade for 2026 that Porsche says improves the software’s response time. Additionally, third-party apps can now be downloaded from the Porsche App Center, Amazon Alexa is now included as standard, and spatial audio via Dolby Atmos is now featured on both of the Panamera Turbo’s available stereo systems.
The price of the 2026 Porsche Panamera Turbo / Turbo S starts at $197,950 and goes up to $232,950 depending on the trim and options.
At this price point, we’re inclined to recommend going all the way with the most powerful Turbo S E-Hybrid setup. With the hybrid powertrain turned up to 771 horsepower, the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid is said to be capable of hitting 60 mph in just 2.8 seconds; we think it might be even quicker.
While the previous Panamera Turbo was powered by a nonhybrid turbocharged V-8 engine, the current version comes only as a plug-in hybrid. The Turbo E-Hybrid pairs a twin-turbocharged V-8 engine with an electric motor and a 22-kWh battery for a combined 670 horsepower in base trim while the Turbo S E-Hybrid is boosted to 771 ponies. An eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission is standard, as is all-wheel drive. An air-spring suspension system and adaptive dampers handle the ride-and-handling duties, and rear-wheel steering that adds even more nimbleness is an option. We had the chance to drive the Panamera Turbo E-Hybrid on a racetrack in Spain and on some public roads nearby, an exercise that highlights the car’s bimodal nature. During more sedate driving it’s a pleasant luxury sedan with a sporting edge but flip it into Sport Plus mode on the track and it becomes a staggeringly fast performance machine. The Turbo S E-Hybrid we drove featured Porsche’s new Active Ride suspension system, which can firm up the dampers on one side of the car to keep body roll in check during hard cornering. It works impressively well and enhances driver confidence.
This is a very, very fast car. Porsche claims the Turbo E-Hybrid model is powerful enough to reach 60 mph in 3.0 seconds. After driving one, we think it’ll do the 60-mph boogie even quicker, closer to 2.7 seconds. When we get a chance to test one, we’ll update this story with acceleration results. The even more powerful Turbo S E-Hybrid model carries a 60-mph claim of 2.8 seconds, but with over 100 more horsepower we think it’ll be even quicker in our testing.
Range, Charging, and Battery Life
A 22-kWh battery pack should provide around 30 miles of electric driving per charge if you take it easy on the accelerator. An 11.0-kW onboard charger is said to allow the battery to be replenished in about three hours when plugged into a Level 2 public charger.
Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG
The EPA hasn’t released fuel economy estimates for the Panamera Turbo models yet. We also haven’t had a chance to test one for ourselves. When we find out more information, we will update this story with details. For more information about the Panamera’s fuel economy, visit the EPA’s website.
