FIRST LOOK: 2024 Porsche Macan – Best-Selling Porsche Goes Electric

This is the new Porsche Macan, and it is now an electric car. Which is a punchy move by Porsche. When the Cayenne and Macan SUVs are your bread and butter models globally (with the Macan being Porsche’s best-selling model in the UK), going full EV early feels… bold.

There will be two initial models – the Macan 4 and Macan Turbo – both of which will be on Porsche’s new 800-volt PPE (Premium Platform Electric – which is incidentally the first time Porsche has electrified an existing model), both with dual-motors and all-wheel drive, and both get the same 100kWh battery, of which 95kWh is useable.

Range is slated at 380 miles for the less powerful Macan 4, 367 miles for the faster Turbo, so you’ll be looking at high 200s in the real-world. Which is all very nice. But it wouldn’t be a Porsche if it were slow or cumbersome, so Porsche hasn’t skimped. The Macan 4 puts out just over 400bhp at max and hits 62mph in 5.1 seconds with a 137mph top speed. The Turbo is capable of 635bhp with launch control, can hit 62mph from rest in just 3.3 seconds and run on to a 162mph max.

Currently, a basic Porsche Macan with a 263bhp turbo petrol 4-cyl engine costs £53,400. The most expensive six-cylinder Macan GTS weighs in at £71,700. That’s good value. But, inevitably, the electric version will set you back more – it’s priced at £69,800 for the Macan 4 and £95,000 for the Macan Turbo.

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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:39 New Macan Design
02:27 Interior
05:06 Stats & Specs
06:19 Charging
07:15 Price
08:34 Conclusion

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[TopGear]

The new Porsche Macan has gone EV only. Good move? Or bad?

[hungrypanda]

I LOVE how Porsche kept the door handles classic. Unlike Tesla, BMW or Benz with the retractable door handles.

[henryhealy]

The looks have grown on me since I saw the leaks but that is quite the price hike.

The used Taycans at those high depreciation prices on sale are mightily appealing now.

[Beusta]

Totally nailed morphing the Taycan design language into an suv.

[IronPig_]

Porsche must be limiting the zero-60 speed to keep the Taycan relevant. All around, seems like a great EV. Plenty of range, Porsche dynamics and tech. Going to be a huge seller.

[JanTonovski]

At least they can fund the 963 programme with it...

[aniruddhakashyap]

EVs with Turbo badging. What a time to be alive 🤯🤒

[CincySupercar]

I was hoping for a high 50k base price and 250hp 😆 . It doesn’t need to be this serious for the misses to daily.

[rishinarang]

I would have liked to see a roof spoiler to hide the ultra-bubbly look.

[kingphiltheill]

It looks like a cartoon version of the Gen 1 Macan, for roughly 50% more money. Brave move.

[svracing]

They’ve out priced their own customer bracket for a normal macan

[dafonsecaalexis]

I’m not into SUVs but they nailed the proportions … the front and the back are super short, everything feels like it fits perfectly. It’s a designer dream in terms of proportions with the big wheels, the really narrow windows, etc.
The interior is also a perfected Taycan interior and I love it too!

[ScottParisi]

Looks like a pretty solid vehicle.

No mention of PCCB or at least PCSB on the Turbo. Not dealing with brake dust on my 2021 Turbo has been a gift from above.

[artjacob]

Nice car I will definitely be looking for one once it's depreciated 60% from list price in 2 years like the Taycan😂

[sebastian.tristan]

I've never been a Porsche fan. However, specs-wise, Porsche has hit all the right notes with this car. I'll obviously wait to see independent reviews but, so far, I am impressed.

[alex_]

Would be interesting to see real world efficiency

[bobhill]

Great review guys, very comprehensive, I really like how you examined and explained the chassis and battery pack. Now I just have to wait for driving impressions.

Hearing about the Macan EV inspired me to configure my own. I started with the base 4 for $78, 800, I chose the Papaya metallic for $1, 250 to stand out but not be obnoxious, with the 22" exclusive design wheels painted to match for $1, 290, I chose black leather for a nice contrast and added 14 way memory, and ventilation at no cost, I spent $3, 900 on heated rear seats and 4 zone climate control, I got the LED matrix design headlights at no cost, but spent $370 on a rear wiper! Finally, I got the BOSE surrounded sound system at no cost, and 1 year of 30 minute charging sessions was included. All in, out the door it cost me $92, 970.

[sirtristan]

if 635bhp is a thing, why not make a last ICE Macan Turbo S farewell 550-ish car?

[dfdf]

They just need to make the IC version of this and then I'll trade in my Turbo.

[InconsequentialDot]

The world is not ready for an all electric macan