The 2024 Porsche Macan EV: Performance, Design, and Features
The Porsche Macan is a hot seller and a bastion of hope for Porsche, as nearly 80 percent of Macan customers are new to the brand and likely to stick around and buy something else from Porsche in the future. To keep that kind of success and gateway to its pricier models going, the German automaker has repackaged its hot little compact luxury SUV into something all-new and all-electric with the 2024 Porsche Macan EV. It grows a little bit over the standard gas model, but its performance gains and technology overhaul should propel it far into a successful future as the all-new Macan 4 and Turbo EVs.
Macan EV Design
The Macan EV launches with a lower standard performance model dubbed the Macan 4 as well as a high-performance variant dubbed the Macan Turbo. All Macan EVs should come with AC charging ports on both sides of the vehicle for convenience, with a DC port limited to just one side depending on market. A base rear-wheel drive “Macan Electric” model, as well as a mid-performance Macan 4S Electric trim, were introduced later in 2024.
The new “Turbonite” style grey badging Porsche previously announced is offered as an exclusive option for “Turbo” trim models. There will only be one bodystyle, but designers decided to incorporate “coupe” aesthetics into the profile and details of the new Macan design. It also goes for the increasingly-popular trend of separating the main headlight unit lower from the daytime running lights, which get the quad-pattern Porsche signature similar to the Taycan EV.
There will be 20- to 22-inch wheels across two available powertrains, including a 22-inch lightweight forged wheel option and specific off-road wheel options. For less than two grand, you can paint two of the wheel options to match the bodywork. The EV is bigger than the current gas-powered Macan compact luxury SUV but is still classified as “compact,” with a stretched wheelbase (now 113.8 inches versus the standard Macan’s 110 inches) as a benefit of the all-electric shared PPE vehicle platform the Macan EV is based on; the EV is also about two inches longer now overall.
Macan EV Power and Range Specs
The more powerful of the two launch Macan trims, the Turbo, is good for a max output of 630 horsepower and up to 833 lb-ft of torque in launch control mode with Overboost functionality; the car regularly produces 576 hp when not in the limited Overboost function. Power comes from two updated permanently excited synchronous motor (PSM) units, one linked to the front and one linked to the rear wheels, offering all-wheel drive and torque vectoring, powered through a two-stage single-speed transmission. The Macan Turbo EV gets from 0-60 mph in 3.1 seconds with a top speed of 161 mph. The Macan 4 is good for 382 hp, or a max Overboost output of 402 hp and 479 lb-ft of torque through all four wheels, with a 0-60 mph time of 4.9 seconds and a top speed of 146 mph.
The new base model of the Macan Electric SUV lineup is available with rear-wheel drive, utilizing a 100-kWh battery pack, which is the lightest option. The same rear-axle motor found in the new Macan 4 Electric SUV is employed here, producing 335 horsepower standard, or up to 355 hp with launch control activated, and a maximum torque of 415 lb-ft. It accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 5.4 seconds and reaches a top speed of 136 mph. It is 243 pounds lighter than the previously revealed Macan 4 Electric SUV; that model is capable of a maximum output of 402 hp and 479 lb-ft, achieving a 4.9-second 0-60 mph time and the same 136 mph top speed.
Upgrading from the new base Macan Electric to the all-new 2025 Porsche Macan 4S Electric SUV will elevate performance to 509 hp and 578 lb-ft in launch control, with a 0-60 mph time of 3.9 seconds, and a higher top track speed of 149 mph. The 4S models also include adaptive air suspension, the Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) electronic damping system, as well as Torque Vectoring Plus and optional rear-axle steering. All electric Macans come standard with an adjustable air suspension setup.
2025 Porsche Macan Off-Road Options
A new off-road upgrade kit is available that includes a new front bumper that increases the approach angle to 17.5 degrees, with 7.6 to 8.8 inches of ground clearance depending on the suspension setting, new 21-inch grey wheels, and grey or body-colored trim pieces (front bumper, side skirts, diffuser panels, and roof railings). Non-Turbo models can option just the front bumper in mismatched Vesuvius Grey paint if they’d like the better approach angle but not the full kit.
The Macan EV boasts a drag coefficient of 0.25, making it one of the more aerodynamic SUVs (the Tesla Model Y is reportedly 0.23). Additionally, it has a maximum towing capacity of 4,409 pounds for the Turbo trim, the roof can hold up to 165 pounds with the rack setup, and the Macan EV features a maximum wading depth of 13.3 inches, with normal ground clearance of 7.2 inches and a raised clearance of 8.8 inches.
The available 100 kWh (96 kWh of which is said to be “usable”) battery pack is estimated to provide a range of approximately 310 miles on a full charge. In a real-world test of a prototype, MotorTrend estimated the Macan EV could attain up to 290 miles on a charge. In the future, Porsche may consider offering an even lower entry-level EV trim which could feature rear-wheel drive, as well as an even higher-performance (Turbo S?) model further down the line after launch.
Macan EV Charging, Chassis, and Suspension Setup
The new Macan EV rides on the PPE chassis architecture shared with Audi; Porsche claims it will manufacture pure-electric Macans alongside gas models and other vehicle models at its Leipzig, Germany factory. A double wishbone axle suspension setup supports the front and is designed around the front motor drive unit, with a multi-link axle at the rear.
A coil-spring suspension setup is available from the factory in select markets, which can be upgraded with Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), featuring new two-valve shock absorbers for enhanced damping characteristics and refined tuning options for the driver. However, at launch, all U.S. Macan EVs will come equipped with air suspension setups. The PASM system is also compatible with the Macan EV’s air suspension, allowing body height adjustments for ease of entry or improved aerodynamics at high speeds (from -30mm to +40mm from base height). The suspension settings should offer Normal, Sport, Sport Plus, and Off-Road modes.
Macan Turbo EV models equipped with the performance rear axle receive a slightly rear-biased 48-52 weight balance, with the rear electric drive unit mounted directly to the structure at four points for enhanced chassis stiffness and noise and vibration management. An electronically controlled differential lock on the rear axle is also standard on these models, featuring Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus. Rear-axle steering will also be available on the Macan EV for improved handling and turning radius, offering a 15 percent more direct steering ratio to the front axle.
The Macan EV battery employs an 8:1:1 mixture of nickel, cobalt, and manganese in its 12-module, 180-prismatic-cell, gross 100 kWh pack, which promises 30 percent greater energy density than the 2023 Taycan EV’s setup. Furthermore, the rear-axle pulse inverter now features silicon carbide to reduce switching losses, while silicon is used in the front setup. The battery packs are designed for ease of repair with a modular setup, enabling individual removal and replacement of modules should issues arise.
The new Macan EV utilizes an 800-volt system, supporting a charging capacity of up to 270 kW, allowing it to charge from 10 to 80 percent in less than 22 minutes. Any 400-volt charging stations can facilitate bank charging of the battery pack, effectively splitting the 800-volt battery into two 400-volt units, allowing parallel charging at up to 150 kW through a single cord. Additionally, an Integrated Power Box (IPB) combines separate on-board components into one lighter unit, reducing overall weight.
Macan EV Interior and Technology
Inside the new Macan EV, you will find a plethora of standard and optional screens. All vehicles come equipped with a 10.9-inch center dashboard touchscreen paired with a 12.6-inch driver display. An augmented-reality head-up display can also be offered, presenting information equivalent to an 87-inch display ahead of the driver, while passengers benefit from an optional 10.9-inch passenger-side screen shielded from the driver’s view while in motion.
A new standard informational ambient lighting setup changes patterns based on vehicle activity, featuring a welcome greeting, charging status indicators, special Launch Control lighting mode, and more, in various blue, red, and green hues. The voice assistant has undergone updates for more natural interaction, improved response times, and the ability to recognize whether the driver or passenger is speaking based on sound location within the car.
The Macan EV runs on an Android-based infotainment system shared with the new Porsche Panamera. This enables access to popular applications such as Spotify, Zoom, YouTube, and TikTok on the center and passenger screens, albeit with limited functionality while driving. The navigation application has been significantly improved for enhanced route planning that incorporates charging stops, accommodating preferences for select charging providers and live charger availability updates. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay (Porsche reports that 85 percent of its customers use Apple iPhones) are seamlessly integrated, with navigation applications now displayed on the driver’s instrument cluster for improved visibility.
Additionally, the Macan EV offers 4.4 cubic feet of extra cargo space compared to the ICE Macan, complemented by a frunk providing 2.9 cubic feet of volume.
The Second of Four Planned All-Electric Porsches
The new Macan EV marks the second of four all-electric Porsches that are in development or already available. This lineup includes the Taycan EV sedan and shooting brake models, alongside the upcoming “e-718” coupe and potential roadster sports cars, as well as a new electric SUV expected to provide three rows of seating, positioned above the current and future Cayenne SUV models, whether gas or electric. The Taycan EV is assembled in Zuffenhausen, while the gas and hybrid Panamera, gas and electric Macan, and the forthcoming electric three-row SUV are all produced in Leipzig, Germany.
Macan EV Delivery and Pricing
The Macan 4 EV starts at $80,450, while the Turbo EV starts at $106,950. Deliveries of the newer Macan Electric SUV trims are anticipated in the final quarter of 2024 as 2025 model year vehicles. Furthermore, Porsche has listed a new starting price for the base RWD Macan Electric at $77,295 and the new 4S Electric at $86,895.
