Porsche Macan EV Highway Range Test | Behind the Wheels of Porsche’s First Electric SUV

After a series of delays, the Porsche Macan EV is – finally – almost here. When Porsche recently invited us to jump behind the wheel of a lightly camouflaged preproduction model for a highway-only range test, we jumped at the opportunity. How will the Macan EV’s range compare to that of Porsche’s other EV, the Taycan? Find out the results with Edmunds’ Brian Wong in this range test video.

00:00 Intro
00:24 How We're Testing
01:24 Range Benchmarks
02:14 Testing Conditions
03:47 Range Performance
05:34 Edmunds' Take

[edmundscars]

The electrified Porsche Macan plowed through the miles on our drive! Which is even more impressive when you consider we were driving the performance version (performance we can't tell you about yet). Yet, we are wondering, what's more important to you EV shoppers out there — range or performance? Let us know in the comments below!

[skittlesgarage]

I’m dead with the TOP TRIM LEVEL voiceovers. 😂😂😂😂

[GWatts]

Even tho its wrapped in heavy camo the headlights look amazing. Really futurstic modern vibe. Already way better then any other suv EV out there.

[GTSCarLife]

Porsche EVs are amazing because they drive like a Porsche, only with even better acceleration and torque. We're very excited to drive this new Macan soon!

[lemongavine]

Slow-turning wind turbines is not a gauge for wind speed. Those mills have transmissions to gear-down the blade speed while still turning the generator at a fast speed so even with high winds, the blades won’t turn fast.

[bduffy]

Great to hear and very impressed with the range. My Tesla Y Performance, stated range 306, doesn't even come close to it. Can't wait to see the full

[NZsarge]

Pretty good looking for an SUV too, now all it needs is the GTS drivetrain and jobs a goodun

[lemongavine]

5 hours and 300 miles is a lot of driving before needing to stop for 30 minutes to recharge the car and yourself. Anyone who wants to only stop for a 5 minute gas fill up and head back out for another 5 hours, without using the rest room and/or grabbing a bite to eat is nuts. EVs can work well on road trips for most people.

[middler]

Your opening line? yeah, I do that and I love it! 😁

[grmmjhnsn]

V impressive range for such a sized suv. Also, even with camo it's a looker.

[cyco]

That’s actually amazing for both trims!!

[georgebeierberkeley]

Total props to the team at Porsche for their beautiful styling, inside and out. This in the Taycan are just gorgeous! I'm also glad that they resisted the "iPad on the dashboard" look which is so popular now. The Macan is my dream car. Sigh.

[rafaelmoreno]

Thank your for your video. One question, do you know how the regen works in this car? When you lift the accelerator pedal does it automatically slow the car, or how hard does it slow, or is it something that you can adjust? Thank you.

[mako]

When Porsche adds the NACS adapter, I will definitely be looking heavily at it as an option.

[eloneatmyshorts]

Exceptional mileage for hwy driving in an EV!

[samuelchow]

This the range I’m looking for. When’s the official launch of the SUV?

[alittleofthisnthat]

🤔...298 miles with 3 people in the vehicle whereas alot of these 70 mph range tests are done with just one person so it's very impressive

[thespectralsorrows]

Sounds like another fantastic Porsche EV is on the way to join the great Taycan lineup.

[mako]

It has been my experience, that EVs get more range in the city anyway. You are going slower (more efficient), waste less energy on acceleration, and get some energy back in regenerative breaking (although I hear Porsche does not have that). Long drives at speed are drain more power (generally),

[jonpetter]

Expect the official EPA range to lower that number to a ridiculous one.