Everything you need to know about the new electric Porsche Macan
This is the new Porsche Macan, the firm’s highly-anticipated second bespoke electric car that will arrive in the UK by the end of 2024 and rival the Jaguar I-Pace and inbound Polestar 4 coupe-SUV.
The Porsche Macan first appeared in 2014 and was designed to sit below the flagship Cayenne as a premium compact crossover.
Since its inception it has been given a number of updates and styling tweaks, with Porsche also offering the Macan in hot GTS trim.
Now Porsche has given the Macan a radical makeover, bringing electric power to its crossover for the first time.
The electric Macan has been developed alongside the forthcoming Audi Q6 e-tron, with both models sharing the same Premium Platform Electric (PPE) architecture.
Two four-wheel drive versions of the electric crossover will be available: the Macan 4 and Macan Turbo.
The entry-level Macan 4 will cost from £69,800, while the sportier Turbo model will command a higher price tag of £95,000.
The Macan 4 develops 402bhp and 479lb ft, allowing for a 0-62mph time of 5.1sec and a top speed that is limited to 137mph.
Move up to the Macan Turbo and you get 630bhp and a searing 833lb ft of torque, which means a 0-62mph sprint takes a mere 3.3sec. Top speed is up to 162mph.
Both versions utilise the same 95kWh battery, which can be charged at a maximum rate of 270kW – the same as a Porsche Taycan. Charging the battery from 10-80% should take just 21 minutes.
The Macan 4 can travel up to 381 miles on a charge, while the Turbo version has a range of up to 367 miles.
The new electric Macan, previously known as the E-Macan during its development, will be sold alongside the ICE-powered version until the end of 2025, after which the line-up will become solely electric.
Measuring 4748mm long, 1938mm wide and 1622mm tall, the Macan EV is 103mm longer, 15mm wider and and 2mm lower than the current version. The wheelbase has grown by 86mm, too, measuring 2893mm.
Looks wise, the Macan has changed significantly compared to the first-generation model, with the new EV taking design inspiration from the Taycan saloon.
The most notable features are the distinctive front headlights and the LED wraparound rear light bar.
Overall, the exterior silhouette is sleeker than the original Macan, with smoother edges and a rakish roofline at the rear for improved airflow and aerodynamic efficiency.
Move inside and further cues from the Taycan are evident. The Macan gets the same 12.6in curved digital instrument cluster and 10.9in infotainment touchscreen, while an optional 10.9in passenger display is also available.
While most of the car's functions are operated by touch-sensitive buttons, the Macan does feature a number of physical buttons for the climate control.
Thanks to its longer wheelbase, the Macan is said to have a larger boot compared to the previous petrol car, and gets more storage space in the form of an 84-litre frunk.
Porsche intends to put the Macan into production later this year, after which the firm will roll out an updated version of the Taycan saloon.
2025 will be a significant year for the German marque as it will reveal the new electric Cayenne SUV, as well as the eagerly anticipated electric Boxster and Cayman sports cars.
