1 day Ago By James Wong
Porsche is well known for progressively rolling out sportier versions of its already cars and SUVs, but it has given mixed signals as to whether it’ll do the same with the new Macan Electric . Speaking with media, Jörg Kerner – vice president for the Macan product line at Porsche AG – said there are currently “no plans” to further expand the Macan Electric lineup when asked about the potential for more focused T and GTS versions. “I think the Turbo is [already] a big stretch between daily usable and usable on the track.
.. in this car you can see what we did for performance,” Mr Kerner said.
“At the moment we have four models, and I think the spread is okay. So at the moment, these are the models, and I think the Turbo is out of range for every competitor.” 100s of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now.
Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now . However, Thomas Rothfuss – director for the Macan line – left the door open for additional variants of the new electric Macan in the future.
“[If you] look at the combustion version [of the Macan], we are quite famous for bringing many, many different versions to have the best offer for any kind of customer. I think there will be something more in the future.” The outgoing Macan T and Macan GTS are based on the four-cylinder Macan and six-cylinder Macan S respectively, and bring performance upgrades like a lowered, more rigid chassis with optimised tuning for better handling and response.
Darker exterior accents and sportier interior trimmings headline the aesthetic and equipment enhancements to both variants too, each getting their own look and feel to distinguish themselves. The Macan Electric lineup has already grown from two models to four since the new-generation SUV was first revealed. Following the initial duo of the Macan 4 and Macan Turbo, Porsche announced a further two variants in July – a single-motor entry-level ‘Macan’, and a Macan 4S to slot between the 4 and Turbo.
The new base trim is the first time the Macan nameplate has been available with two-wheel drive. Regardless, all versions of the Macan EV draw from a 100kWh (gross) battery pack with over 600 kilometres of range on the Economic Commission for Europe (ECE) standard in compliance with ADR 81/02, based on the more lenient NEDC test cycle. Claimed combined WLTP range is between 516km and 613km in the Macan 4 and 518-591km in the Macan Turbo.
All four variants of Macan Electric available globally are already on sale in Australia, with prices starting from $128,400 before on-road costs. Vehicles will land in Porsche Centres around the country on December 7. Debuting the new Premium Platform Electric (PPE) co-developed with Audi, the second-generation Porsche Macan features an 800-volt electrical architecture.
The new Macan measures 4784mm long, 1938mm wide and 1622mm tall on a 2893mm wheelbase – 58mm longer, 11mm wider and 1mm taller than the outgoing base Macan on an 86mm longer wheelbase. There’s an 84L storage cavity under the bonnet, while boot space at the rear measures 540L – the latter expanding to 1348L with the rear seats folded. Porsche also claims a maximum towing capacity of 2000kg.
Porsche says the new Macan has a drag coefficient of 0.25, thanks in part to the Porsche Active Aerodynamics system which includes an adaptive rear spoiler, active cooling flaps on the front air intakes, air curtains below the headlights, and flexible covers on the fully sealed underbody. Stay tuned to CarExpert for our Australian launch drive of the all-new Porsche Macan Electric at 8:00am Wednesday, December 4 MORE: 2025 Porsche Macan lineup doubles in Australia MORE: Everything Porsche Macan.
