The Porsche Macan EV. It is Finally Here.
In case there was ever any doubt, Porsche barely cared about the EV revolution – and that the Taycan If this included a one-off compliance measure – then the new Macan EV will destroy them all.
The new Porsche Macan EV not only signals the automaker’s intention to legitimately expand its all-electric division, but it’s also poised to make a statement about how to do it “Doing EV right”particularly in the hugely popular (and lucrative) compact SUV segment, which has made the Macan Porsche’s best-selling vehicle.
We’ve spoken before about how the Taycan – as the company’s first ever electric vehicle – would take on the important role of pioneer and benchmark setter and that this would require some courage early adopters with relatively deep pockets to take the plunge. The upcoming (and not yet officially announced) Cayman/Boxster electric vehicles will ultimately become a niche within a niche, given the inherent design language of the car and the target audience. There is also a fully electric one Cayenne in the works and according to Porsche boss Oliver Blume “There is much more to come” as well as.
With the Porsche Macan EV, the German luxury car brand now has the opportunity to spread its role model Zero emissions philosophy to the masses. While the Taycan paved the way and the Cayman/Boxster electric vehicles will generate even more hype when they arrive, it is the Macan electric vehicle that will ultimately become the workhorse of Porsche’s journey to widespread commercial success in this new era of electrified transportation will be.
Today it makes its official debut in Singapore and will be livestreamed worldwide. Here’s what’s been revealed about the new all-electric Porsche Macan.
E-performance and range
All Macan EV models will come with one as standard 100 kWh battery, of which around 95 kWh will be usable. This is a major improvement over the Taycan, which delivers 83.7 kWh of usable energy from its 93.4 kWh Performance Battery Plus. This is also possible thanks to improved charging technology Charge up to 270 kW at an 800-volt fast charging stationThis means the all-electric Macan can charge an SoC from 10% to 80% in just 21 minutes.
With the Macan 4 And Macan Turbo serves as first market launch modelsAll-wheel drive will also be standard, at least for now. This consists of a dual motor configuration, with one motor each powering the front and rear. That means the door remains open for the release of a possible single-engine Macan EV – following this Taycan with rear wheel drive– which could serve as a more accessible base model with a lower entry cost.
In terms of performance, Porsche decided to base benchmarks on the top turbo variant with 450 kW (604 hp) and 1,130 Nm (833 lb-ft) of torque. Porsche claims the all-electric Porsche Macan Turbo can sprint 0-60 mph in just 3.3 seconds and press a Top speed of 260 km/h. Appropriate specs for the Macan 4 weren’t revealed at the reveal, but Porsche executives have hinted that all current Macan models can run in under 4 seconds, so I’ll leave the reverse engineering to you.
They were a little less reserved about the range, showing that both Macan 4 And Macan Turbo will regularly achieve a range of more than 500 km, with the former and latter having a maximum range of 591km And 613km respectively. This was said with some justification after a total of over 3.5 million kilometers of test drives were carried out under various conditions in the last few months.
Chassis & Electronics
It drives like a Porsche”
– Timo Bernhard, Porsche brand ambassador and former racing driver
That’s the message that comes across loud and clear (and in few but powerful words) when describing what the Macan EV offers in terms of engagement. Aside from a glowing endorsement – albeit from a completely credible source – there hasn’t been much detail in this department, so we’ll just have to take Timo’s word for it and/or wait for automotive journalists to get their hands on it.
However, the usual suspects are to be expected here, with features like Torque vectoring, adaptive air suspension, PDCC and ceramic brakes all other parts of the (optional or standard) furniture. We know that the rear spoiler is adaptive and the underbody is completely flat and smooth. Notably, Porsche also claims that the Macan electric vehicles will feature one 2,000 kg trailer loadhowever, it was not specified whether a specific towing mode could be selected or how this might affect range.
Design & Interior
One of the key features of the new Macan is its improved aerodynamics – a crucial element in the overall performance and economy of an electric vehicle. Porsche says a more streamlined design has resulted in one 0.25 CD, representing an improvement of over 0.1 Cd over the previous design. All else being equal, this is roughly equivalent 85 km more range about the new body style.
Purpose. Attention. Focus.
According to Michael Mauer, VP Porsche Style, these are the three key words that breathe life into the design. From a visual perspective, it’s about minimalism meeting functionality. In the Macan EV there is a practical package encapsulated by a sporty silhouette, which, as a complement to the previous model, does not represent a significant change in direction. However, clear design features of Porsche electric vehicles are currently being presented, not least with the The headlight design is clearly taken from the Taycan. If you look closer at the details, you’ll notice that the Turbo models have a more aggressive exterior design, highlighted by larger air intakes at the front and additional air ducts integrated into the rear bumper. However, I’m not sure if this is in any way functional or pure for visual theater.
Works like a Porsche. Behaves like a smartphone.
That’s the company’s philosophy, driving an experience they say performs both on the road and in the digital world. Presenting this is one Augmented reality heads-up display– a first for Porsche – headquartered in the curved digital display which will become an integral part of all new and upcoming Porsche vehicles. There is also a App Center This allows third-party apps to be downloaded, providing a new level of personalization for the Macan owner. Porsche also claims that the new Macan “exceptional charging management” will help make charging easier and more convenient than ever before.
Now that there is one “frunk”, was duly mentioned at the unveiling, and it offers around 84 liters of cargo volume – enough space for a travel bag or charging peripherals. Interestingly, no information has been given on total cargo space, but we assume it will be comparable to the previous model’s 1,708 liters. For customers who want to truly express their inner eco-warrior, some of the interior components can be optioned with sustainable materials, such as: vegan leather And recycled polyester. Additionally, additional body colors are introduced to further highlight the Macan’s renewed appeal.
Essentially, Porsche’s goal was to build the sportiest and most forward-looking SUV in the segment. All signs point to them really hitting the mark here.
There’s more to come
We are still waiting for official pricing information and estimated delivery dates. In fact, there is still a lot to reveal about the new all-electric Porsche Macan. Stay tuned – updates will be provided as more details emerge.
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