- Porsche expands the Macan EV lineup with a rear-wheel-drive variant and a more powerful 4S.
- The base Macan starts at $75,300 and boasts a 0-60 mph time of 5.4 seconds.
- An optional off-road design package adds rugged styling and a slight ground clearance increase.
Porsche is broadening its lineup of electric SUVs with the introduction of the rear-wheel-drive Macan and the all-wheel-drive Macan 4S. Furthermore, for those yearning for a touch more terra firma from their Porsche, all trims can now be gussied up with an optional off-road design package.
Starting with the entry-level Macan, it is powered by a single rear-mounted electric motor producing 335 hp (250 kW / 340 PS), or up to 355 hp (265 kW / 360 PS) and and 415 lb.-ft (563 Nm) of torque on overboost. The least powerful electric Macan accelerates from 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h) in 5.4 seconds, and has a top speed of 136 mph (219 km/h).
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Predictably, the first RWD version of the SUV is the lightest member of the range, weighing 243 pounds (110 kg) less than the Macan 4. This means it’s also the most efficient, potentially boasting the longest range from the standard 100 kWh battery pack, even though Porsche has yet to announce the EPA estimates.
As with all versions of the electric Porsche Macan, the 800-volt PPE architecture supports DC charging up to 270 kW, enabling the battery to charge from 10 to 80 percent in 21 minutes.
Porsche Macan
New Macan EV 4S with up to 509 hp
The next addition to the lineup is the more powerful Macan 4S, bridging the gap between the Macan 4 and the Macan Turbo. It features a dual electric motor setup that delivers a combined 442 hp (330 kW / 449 PS), or 509 hp (380 kW / 517 PS) and 578 lb.-ft (784 Nm) of torque on overboost.
This configuration enables a quick 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h) sprint in just 3.9 seconds, making it 1 second faster than the Macan 4 and 0.8 seconds slower than the Macan Turbo. The top speed is electronically limited to 149 mph (240 km/h).
Both the Macan and the Macan 4S feature standard adaptive air suspension and electronically controlled dampers (PASM), with the option for rear-axle steering. Additionally, the AWD Macan 4S is equipped with the electronically controlled Porsche Traction Management system, which can optionally integrate with Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus.
The new variants are now available for order, with the first deliveries in the US expected in the fourth quarter of the year. The entry-level Porsche Macan is priced from $75,300, while the Macan 4S starts from $84,900. Note that the aforementioned prices do not include taxes, registration, dealer charges, or a $1,995 delivery fee.
The new variants are now available for order, with first US deliveries scheduled for the fourth quarter of this year. Prices start at $75,300 for the base Macan and $84,900 for the Macan 4S, but remember, that’s before taxes, registration, dealer fees, and a $1,995 delivery fee.
New Off-Road Styling Package
Porsche Macan 4S with the Off-Road Design Package
In addition to the new powertrain options, Porsche has introduced an optional off-road design package available for all trims of the electric Macan. This package promises to enhance the SUV’s rugged and adventurous appearance while improving its daily usability, especially for those who plan on driving it off the beater track.
The package includes a redesigned front bumper with matching elements on the side skirts and diffuser. Skid plates are available in body-color or contrasting Vesuvius Grey, as shown in the press photos. It also features a body kit that can be paired with new five-spoke 21-inch alloy wheels, finished in matching Vesuvius Grey.
More importantly, the off-road design package brings a 10 mm (0.4 inches) lift on the air suspension, increasing the ground clearance to 7.6 inches (195 mm) on the normal setting, and 8.8 inches (225 mm) in the highest setting. In combination with the slightly tweaked front bumper, the maximum approach angle is 17.5 degrees, further reducing the risk of scraping the underbody of the Macan.
Setting aside the new package, Porsche has introduced additional personalization options for the Macan EV. These include the new Slate Grey Neo color option in the palette and the addition of 20-inch Macan S alloy wheels.
Finally, the Porsche Driver Experience digital cockpit has been updated with new graphics and animations for the screens. The new Themes application allows drivers to adjust the background color of the displays and ambient lighting to match the exterior shade of the vehicle.