GABRIELA JÍLKOVÁ Sets New SUV Record in Porsche Cayenne Electric at Shelsley Walsh

July 6, 2025

• GABRIELA JÍLKOVÁ, simulator and development driver for TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team, demolished the previous SUV record at Shelsley Walsh hill climb by more than four seconds on her very first attempt. The 1,000-yard course with gradients up to 16.7% has been running since 1905, making it one of motorsport’s oldest venues, and JÍLKOVÁ’s 31.28-second run showcased both her skill and the Cayenne Electric’s capabilities.
• The performance numbers tell the story of what happens when you put a Formula E driver behind the wheel of cutting-edge electric tech. JÍLKOVÁ’s Cayenne Electric hit the first timing point just 1.94 seconds after launch—a feat typically achieved only by purpose-built single-seaters with slick tires. Meanwhile, her production-spec SUV was running on summer tires, proving this wasn’t some stripped-down prototype but genuine everyday performance.
• Beyond the record-breaking run, the Cayenne Electric demonstrated the practical versatility that’s made the Cayenne line successful for over two decades. The electric variant maintains the same 7,716-pound towing capacity as its combustion siblings, with TV presenter Richard Hammond successfully hauling a two-ton classic car plus trailer—total weight around three tons—without breaking a sweat. This isn’t just about speed; it’s about proving electric doesn’t mean compromise.

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