Porsche Macan EV Launches Two Affordable Variants in India: 641km Range, 0-100km in 3.3s

Luxury car manufacturer Porsche has launched two new affordable variants of the Macan EV in India. These include the entry-level variant and the 4S variant. With this, the price of the car now starts at ₹1.21 crore.

The luxury electric SUV was launched in January this year in only the Turbo trim at a price of ₹1.65 crore. Prices have also been increased. The Porsche Macan EV competes with luxury electric SUVs like the Audi Q8 e-tron, Mercedes EQE SUV, and BMW iX. Bookings for both new variants have started, and deliveries will begin by the end of this year.

The entry-level variant features a permanent synchronous electric motor on the rear axle, making it Porsche’s first rear-wheel-drive SUV. This motor generates 360hp of power and 563Nm of torque. The company claims that the Macan EV can accelerate from 0-100kmph in 5.7 seconds, with a top speed of 220kmph.

On the other hand, the mid-level Macan 4S EV has electric motors on both the front and rear axles. Together, these motors generate a combined power of 516hp and 820Nm of torque. With this setup, the car can accelerate from 0-100kph in 4.1 seconds and has a top speed of 240kph.

Porsche has also added a new Slate Grey Neo exterior color option and optional 20-inch Macan S alloy wheels. A new off-road design package is optionally available for the entire series, which increases the approach angle and ground clearance by 10mm.

Porsche Macan EV: Range, Battery, and Charging

All three variants of the car come with a 100kWh battery pack. On a full charge, the base variant offers a range of 641km, the 4S variant offers 606km, and the top Turbo Electric variant offers 591km. The battery pack supports 270kWh DC fast charging. With this, the car can be charged from 10 to 80% in 21 minutes. Additionally, the car features a regenerative braking system that allows for the recovery of up to 240kW of electric energy during braking and deceleration.

Platform, Dimensions, and Design

The Macan EV is built on the new Premium Platform Electric (PPE) architecture at 800 volts. This platform was developed with Audi for the Q6 e-tron. It shares key parts of the chassis, battery, and power electronics with Porsche. The upcoming electric Cayenne will also be based on the PPE platform.

Talking about the car’s dimensions, the new electric Macan is 103mm longer, 15mm wider, and 2mm shorter in height compared to the current petrol model. It measures 4,784mm in length, 1,938mm in width, and 1,622mm in height. The car’s wheelbase is 2,893mm, which is 86mm longer than the petrol model. In terms of appearance, the Macan EV resembles the petrol model.

The car features special 4-point daytime running lights (DRLs) and, due to the split headlight design, the headlamps are placed slightly lower in the front bumper. It has frameless doors and connected LED tail lights. The car is equipped with a movable spoiler, which increases downforce at different stages. The rear section has 540 liters of boot space, and there is an 84-liter front luggage compartment under the bonnet.

Porsche Macan EV: Interior Design

The Macan’s interior design is inspired by the company’s current model, the Cayenne. It features three digital displays: a standard 12.6-inch curved driver display, a 10.9-inch infotainment touchscreen, and an optional 10.9-inch touchscreen for the passenger. The infotainment system is based on Android Automotive OS. The passenger display allows for video streaming and various controls. Additionally, a head-up display with virtual navigation arrows is provided on the dashboard. The long wheelbase offers ample legroom for both rows.

Porsche Macan EV: Suspension and Rear-Axle Steering

For comfort, the Macan 4 comes equipped with a steel-spring suspension, while the Macan Turbo features Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) with electronic damping control. Both variants of the Porsche Macan come with optional rear steering.

This technology, introduced in the Macan for the first time, can be used with a maximum steering angle of up to 5 degrees. It provides the new SUV with a turning circle of just 11.1 meters for U-turns and enables driving stability at high speeds.