Porsche Macan Electric

Inside, the Porsche Macan Electric has a luxurious and high-tech cabin that offers a great mix of comfort and functionality. The Macan Electric line’s seats provide everyone on board with a very supportive cushioning and top-notch ergonomics. The base and 4 Macan Electric variants come with 8-way front electric comfort seats, while the 4S variant has the 14-way version. Meanwhile, the higher trims, GTS and Turbo, get 18-way front adaptive sport seats to ensure better body control and proper posture when driving at high speeds. 

Drivers of the lower trims get a leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel with a mode-switch, while drivers of the higher trims get the heated GT sports counterpart. Standard to all variants is a fully-digital Sport Chrono stopwatch instrument dial (with power meter turbonite for the Turbo variant) that helps drivers monitor their current driving conditions with precision. The front passenger also gets his or her own display screen for a more personalized entertainment experience. 

Aside from these, all passengers can enjoy an infotainment system that offers Porsche Connect, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, digital assistant, navigation, and smart support services. Its infotainment is linked to a BOSE Surround Sound System for world-class bass and acoustics inside the vehicle. At the front, you also get a smartphone compartment with wireless charging. Ultimately, the Porsche Macan Electric cabin boasts spaciousness and generous amounts of headroom, leg room, and thigh support for a 5-seater crossover.

From the outside, the Porsche Macan Electric looks like a Taycan that has a crossover build. At the front, it sports Porsche’s signature smooth fascia with the brand’s emblem as its centerpiece. It has an ethereal flare courtesy of its premium-looking LED main headlights. Its higher trims come with matrix LED headlights. All variants also come with LED DRLs for more visibility. It has a sporty silhouette that is defined by black sideskirts, side window trims, and sideblades with a 3D texture. In contrast, its 4S variant has silver-coloured window trims, while the Turbo variant has a Turbonite trim for a more sophisticated and prestigious sideview.

Meanwhile, at the rear it has ravishing LED tail lights with the ‘PORSCHE’ lettering. The Macan Electric GTS features the tinted version with a light strip for an expensive-looking futuristic backend. On top, standard to variants is an aluminum roof. The GTS variant runs on 21-inch Anthracite Grey Macan Design wheels, while all the other variants come with 20-inch wheels. 

In terms of dimensions, all variants of the Porsche Macan Electric except for the GTS variant measure 4,784 mm in length. The GTS has a length of 4,805 mm. All variants are 2,152 mm in width (mirrors out) and 2,893 mm in wheelbase. The base variant is 1,624 mm in height (standard level with air suspension), while the 4, 4S, and Turbo variants are 1,623 mm. Meanwhile, the GTS variant has a height of 1,613 mm.

The Porsche Macan Electric offers three suspension systems. First, the base and 4 variants utilize a standard Steel Spring Suspension. Second, the 4S and Turbo variants come with an Adaptive Air Suspension with a Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) feature. Third, the GTS variant comes with a Sport Air Suspension, which also has PASM. 

Regardless of suspension setup, this line offers superb grip on the road. You’ll easily hit turns and corners even at high speeds with this vehicle thanks to its well-tuned suspension. On top of that, it also has good absorption of bumps and class-leading stability. Hence, you and all your passengers will be able to enjoy a smooth and comfortable ride with this EV, regardless if you’re passing through busy city roads or free-flowing highways.

The Porsche Macan Electric comes in two electric powertrain options. First, the base variant is powered by Porsche’s E-Performance Powertrain with a single Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor on the rear axle. Its powertrain produces a maximum overboost power (with launch control) of up to 360 PS and a maximum torque with launch control of up to 563 Nm.

On the other hand, all the other variants are powered by the dual motor version (on the front and rear axles) of the E-Performance Powertrain that can produce a maximum overboost power output that ranges from 408 to 639 PS and a maximum torque with launch control that ranges from 650 to a whopping 1,130 Nm. The top-spec Macan Turbo Electric runs from zero to 100 kmph in 3.3 seconds and achieves a top speed of 260 kmph.

All variants are powered by a 100 kWh battery pack that is tuned differently for each variant, resulting in different driving ranges (ECE). That said, the Porsche Macan Electric lineup has a maximum driving range of 611 km (Turbo variant) to 643 km (base variant). Its battery has a direct current (DC) fast charging time with maximum charging power of 10% to 80% in just 21 minutes. In terms of drivetrain, the base variant utilizes a rear-wheel drivetrain, while the rest utilize an all-wheel drivetrain. All variants run on single-speed transmission.

Regardless of the variant, the Porsche Macan Electric delivers an impressive power delivery. This EV runs effortlessly both in the city and on the highway. Hence, overtaking would definitely be a breeze for this vehicle. You’ll also get a quiet riding experience inside because it has an impressive NVH insulation system. In addition, it can also be used for out-of-town trips that are meticulously planned. Overall, this would make a great daily driver in the city if you have the budget.

Safety is not a problem for the Porsche Macan Electric line. It is equipped with a set of cutting-edge assistance systems that includes a front and rear ParkAssist, which includes a reversing camera, cruise control, intersection assist, warn and brake assist, swerve and turn assist, speed limit assist, and a driver awareness detection among others. In terms of braking, the base variant utilizes 4-Piston Aluminum Monobloc Fixed Caliper Brakes at the front, while the rest have the 6-Piston version.

The Porsche Macan Electric is a great choice for financially-capable consumers who are looking for an emission-free and sustainable vehicle that offers high performance metrics, which you can also get from gasoline-powered sports cars.