The Porsche Macan is the best-selling car and is a bastion of hope for Porsche, as nearly 80 percent of Macan customers are brand new and will likely continue to purchase other products from Porsche in the future. To maintain its success and gateway to high-end models, the German automaker has repackaged its small compact luxury SUV into something all-new and all-electric with the 2024 Porsche Macan EV . This model grew a bit over the standard gas model, but performance improvements and technology overhauls would propel it well into a successful future (and higher price point) as the all-new Macan 4 and Turbo EV.
Macan EV design
The Macan EV was launched with a lower standard performance model dubbed the Macan 4 as well as a high-performance variant dubbed the Macan Turbo. All Macan EVs should be equipped with AC charging ports on both sides of the vehicle for convenience, with DC ports limited to only one side depending on the market.
Porsche's previously announced new "Turbonite" style gray badging is offered as an exclusive option for the "Turbo" trim model. There will only be one bodystyle, but designers decided to incorporate a "coupe" aesthetic into the profile and design details of the new Macan. This also applies to the increasingly popular trend of separating the lower headlight units from the daytime running lights, which get the signature four-pattern Porsche look similar to the Taycan EV.
There will be 20- to 22-inch wheels on the two available powertrains, including a 22-inch lightweight forged wheel option and a special off-road wheel option. For less than two thousand dollars, you can paint two wheel options to match the bodywork, if you're naughty. The electric vehicle is larger than the current gas-powered Macan compact luxury SUV, but is still classified as a "compact", with its extended wheelbase (now 113.8 inches versus the standard Macan's 110 inches) an advantage over shared APD vehicles all of which use electricity. the platform on which the Macan EV is based; The EV is now also about two inches longer overall.
Macan EV Power Specifications and Range
The more powerful of the two launch Macan trims, the Turbo, produces maximum output of 630 horsepower and up to 833 lb-ft of torque in launch control mode with Overboost function; This car routinely produces 576 hp when not in limited Overboost function. Power comes from two updated permanently excited synchronous motor (PSM) units, one connected to the front wheels and one connected to the rear wheels, offering all-wheel drive and torque vectoring and powered via a two-stage single-speed transmission. The Macan Turbo EV goes from 0-60 mph in 3.1 seconds with a top speed of 161 mph.
The Macan 4 produces 382 hp, or a maximum Overboost output of 402 hp and 479 lb-ft of torque through all four wheels, with a 0-60 mph time of 4.9 seconds and a top speed of 146 mph.
The Macan EV is said to have a drag coefficient of 0.25, making it one of the slipperiest SUVs out there (the Tesla Model Y is reported at 0.23). It also has a maximum towing capacity of 4,409 pounds for both trims, the roof can hold up to 165 pounds with the rack setup, and the Macan EV has a maximum wading depth of 13.3 inches, normal ground clearance of 7.2 inches, and a ground clearance increase of 8, 8 inches.
Macan 4 EV Macan Turbo EV
Base Power 382 hp 576 hp
Increased Max Power 402 hp, 479 lb-ft 630 hp, 833 lb-ft
Clean Usable Battery Pack 96kWh 96kWh
The available 100 kWh battery pack (96 kWh of which is said to be "usable") is said to be good for an estimated range of "500 km," or about 310 miles on a full charge, although that's not yet an EPA figure. , and likely only reflects the launch model Macan 4 and not the Turbo. In real-world testing of prototypes, MotorTrend estimates the Macan EV can travel up to 290 miles on a single charge. In the future, it's possible that Porsche plans to offer a lower entry-level EV trim that could come with rear-wheel drive, as well as a higher-performance model (Turbo S?) once launched.
Macan EV Charging, Chassis And Suspension Setup
The new Macan EV uses the same PPE chassis architecture as the Audi; Porsche claims it will be able to produce pure electric Macans along with gas models and other model line production at its plant in Leipzig, Germany. A double wishbone axle suspension setup supports the front and is configured around a front motor drive unit, with a multi-link axle at the rear.
A coil spring suspension setup is offered from the factory in some markets, available with improved Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) featuring new two-valve shock absorbers with a greater spread of damping characteristics and greater precision of adjustment for the driver. sports settings and comfort. However, at launch, all US Macan EVs will get an air suspension setup. The PASM system is also available with the Macan EV's air suspension setup with the same trick damper adjustments, although this model can also raise or lower the body for easier entry or at high speeds to improve aerodynamics (from -30mm to +40mm from base height). Suspension settings should offer Normal, Sport, Sport Plus, and Off-Road modes.
Macan Turbo EV models equipped with a performance rear axle get a slightly rear-biased 48-52 weight balance, with the rear electric drive unit mounted directly to the structure at four points for increased chassis rigidity and noise and vibration management. An electronically controlled differential lock on the rear axle is also standard on this model as part of the Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus system. Rear-axle steering will also be available on the Macan EV to improve handling and turning radius (with 15 percent more direct steering ratio to the front axle).
The Macan EV battery features a mixture of nickel, cobalt and manganese with a ratio of 8:1:1 in a 12-module package, 180 prismatic cells and a capacity of 100 kWh, which promises 30 percent greater energy density compared to the 2023 Taycan EV configuration. Additionally, the rear axle pulse inverter now gets silicon carbide to reduce switching losses (only silicon remains in the front setup). The battery pack can now also be easily repaired with its modular arrangement, which is designed so that each of the 12 modules can be removed and repaired or replaced individually should any problems arise.
The new Macan EV will use an 800-volt system, now with a charging capacity of up to 270 kW to charge the battery from 10 to 80 percent in less than 22 minutes. Any 400-volt charging kiosk will also be able to enable bank charging of the battery pack, essentially splitting the 800-volt battery into two separate units, which are then aligned, each with a nominal 400 volts, which can be charged in parallel. up to 150 kW over a single cable. The new Integrated Power Box (IPB) combines a separate on-board 11 kW AC charger, 6 kW high voltage heater, and DC/DC converter components into a single ignition unit capable of saving more than six units. pounds of body weight.
Macan EV Interior And Technology
Inside the new Macan EV are a range of standard and optional screens, with all cars getting a 10.9-inch center dashboard touchscreen paired with a 12.6-inch driver display. You can also opt for an augmented reality head-up display unit (apparently the equivalent of an 87-inch screen in front of the driver), and passengers can enjoy an optional 10.9-inch passenger-side screen that's shielded from view while the driver is in motion.
The new standard informational ambient lighting settings change patterns based on whatever the vehicle is doing, with welcome greetings, charge status indicators, special Launch Control lighting modes, and more, in a variety of blues, reds, and greens. Porsche's voice assistant has also been updated for more natural Q&A, as well as faster response times, and can recognize whether the driver or passenger is asking a question based on the location of the voice in the car.
The new Macan EV runs on the same Android-based infotainment system as the new Porsche Panamera we recently covered. That means you now get access to familiar and popular digital apps like Spotify, Zoom, YouTube, and TikTok on the center and passenger screens (of course with limited functionality depending on whether the car is driving or not). The car navigation app has been heavily overhauled to improve route planning that includes charging stops, with preferences available for certain charging service providers and with live charger availability updates. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay (Porsche says 85 percent of its customers use Apple iPhones) are also now more integrated, with non-Porsche map apps now ported to the driver's instrument cluster for improved visibility.
There's also an additional 4.4 cubic feet of cargo space compared to the ICE Macan, thanks to slightly more space behind the seats, as well as the inclusion of a trunk that offers 2.9 cubic feet of volume.
The Second Of Four All-Electric Porsche Plans
The new Macan EV marks the second of four announced all-electric Porsches in the works or already available. That includes the Taycan EV sedan and shooting brake models, as well as the upcoming "e-718" coupe and potential roadster sports car, and a new electric SUV said to be big enough for three rows of seating to slot above the current model and anything else. future Cayenne SUV models, fuel or electric. The Taycan EV is assembled in Zuffenhausen, Germany, while the gas and hybrid Panamera, gas and electric Macan, and a future electric three-row SUV will all be assembled in Leipzig, Germany.
Macan EV Delivery And Price
The Macan 4 EV starts at $80,450 and the Turbo EV starts at $106,950, with deliveries expected to begin in the second half of the year.
2025 Porsche Macan EV specifications
Starting price $80,450
Layout Two PSM motor units (one front and one rear); AWD (at launch); 5-door and 4-door compact electric SUV
Power 402-630 hp, 479-833 lb-ft
