Porsche shares all about its upcomingPorsche has revealed the full details of its upcoming Porsche Macan EV, the first to ride on the marque’s latest Premium Platform Electric (PPE), and a vehicle that the German performance car maker claims will be “the sportiest model in its segment” while also providing “high levels of everyday practicality”.
Although the Taycan was Porsche’s first and most successful excursion into electrification, the Macan EV is perhaps the more significant vehicle. The Macan 4 costs ₹7365090.92 / ₹7574170.72(about $88,900 / AU$135,000), while the most powerful Turbo variants cost ₹ 10026903.53 / ₹10321045.94 (approximately $121,000 / AU$184,000). And the electrified SUV joins Porsche’s best-selling body styles, the Macan and Cayenne.ing Macan EV, which could be the most important Porsche yet.
Since 2014, Porsche has delivered over 800,000 examples of its small SUV worldwide, and the success of its most recent model is critical if Porsche is to meet its goal of electrifying and successfully selling 80 percent of its model range by 2030.
To accomplish this, it has developed an electric vehicle that appears to thrive in all conditions – Macan 4 versions can accelerate from zero to 62 mph in 5.2 seconds (the Turbo reduces that to 3.3 seconds), with top speeds of 137 mph and 161 mph, respectively.
The 800V design is paired with a 100kWh lithium-ion battery pack situated beneath the body. Up to 95kWh can be actively used, resulting in a combined WLTP range of 381 miles for the Macan 4 and 367 miles for the Turbo.
Both variants have dual permanently-excited PSM electric motors mounted to each axle, which not only provides the Macan EV remarkable straight line performance, but also lets it to go off-road thanks to a variety of custom driving modes.
During our ride-along in an early prototype model, we witnessed Turbo’s neck-snapping acceleration on track (thanks to launch control), as well as the Macan EV’s ability to wade, climb, and control tidy slides over muddy terrain.
The 800V design, which was a feature of Taycan, also allows for quicker charging speeds, with Porsche claiming its next Macan can accept DC charging inputs of up to 270 kW. This allows the battery to be charged from 10% to 80% in approximately 21 minutes at a compatible fast-charging station.
If lower 400-volt charging stations are the sole available, a high-voltage switch in the battery allows for bank charging by basically splitting the 800-volt battery into two, each with a rated voltage of 400 volt for more efficient and timely top-ups.
Next-generation infotainment
Although the infotainment setup appears to be quite similar to that found in the current Taycan (as well as the future Panamera), Porsche adds an entirely new, Android Automotive-powered operating system that makes the human-machine interaction feel significantly more natural, faster, and competent.
The Macan EV can be equipped with up to three screens: a free-standing 12.6-inch, curved-design instrument cluster, a 10.9-inch central display, and an optional third passenger screen measuring 10.9 inches.
As we reported in our initial hands-on with a prototype infotainment system at Porsche’s Leipzig factory, the company has assured that it is lightning quick, capable of handling complicated routing requests, including bespoke charging requirements, in milliseconds.
The Android Automotive OS also gives customers access to much of the Google Play store, allowing them to download apps, games, and their favorite streaming services. The optional third passenger screen has a unique covering that keeps the driver from being distracted by whatever the front passenger is binge watching.
Finally, Porsche has integrated the latest Augmented Reality Head Up Display in Macan EV, which beams virtual instructions onto the road ahead for easier navigation and safety alerts.
Turn arrows now strobe, and virtual lane markers help the motorist stay in the correct lane. According to Porsche, the image appears to the driver from a distance of 10 meters and has the size of an 87-inch monitor. We tested it on a prototype Panamera and discovered It’s actually beneficial, but surprisingly unobtrusive.
Porsche Performance
Although the Macan EV is a technological marvel, it also incorporates Porsche’s legendary performance. It slides, drifts, and attacks a racetrack like a possessed vehicle, but it can also do some mild off-roading. Porsche rarely does things halfway.
“The new Macan delivers a true sports car feeling, thanks to its particularly sporting seat position and low center of gravity, as well as its impressive driving dynamics and steering precision,” adds Product Line Vice President Jörg Kerner.
Porsche Traction Management can detect and respond to tire slip in 10 milliseconds, while Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus smartly distributes power between the axles, directing power where it is needed.
Turbo models come standard with the Porsche Active Suspension Management system, which gives you more control over your comfort in normal driving situations but turns the Macan EV into a hunkered-down, circuit-devouring monster when the mood strikes.
For the first time on the Macan, these electrified variants can be specified with rear-axle steering, which not only provides a more compact turning radius in congested urban areas, but also improves stability at high speeds.
It’s a strong product, a do-it-all SUV that combines everyday practicality with Porsche performance – a captivating combination that has previously been incredibly successful for the Macan.
We should expect to see many more electrified Porsches in the coming years, with the Boxster, Cayenne, and Panamera all receiving battery treatment by 2026. There is also a new seven-seat SUV in the works.
However, the success of those will be determined by how well the Macan EV does, so its value to the brand should not be ignored.
