Macan sets new standards. The first all-electric SUV from Porsche
- World premiere for Macan 4 and Macan Turbo
- PSM powertrains with outputs up to 470 kW (639 hp) and 1,130 Nm
- 100 kWh battery for a range of up to 613 kilometres
- Porsche Driver Experience with a new operating system and augmented reality technology
- Excellent every-day practicality and a maximum towing capacity of up to 2,000 kg.
Porsche presents its second all-electric model: the new Macan with powertrains up to 470 kW (639 hp) guarantees superior electric performance on any terrain type and excellent practicality in everyday use. Sports-car-like performance characteristics are matched by high-performance fast charging at up to 270 kW and up to 613 km of WLTP range.
Stuttgart/ Singapore. Ten years after its launch, the Porsche Macan welcomes its second model generation, this time being all-electric. Thanks to their progressive, timeless design, characteristic Porsche performance, long range and exceptional practicality in everyday use, the new Macan 4 and the new Macan Turbo are expected to fully satisfy the requirements of Porsche customers opting for an SUV. “The Macan is taking it to a whole new level – with outstanding electric performance, the new Porsche Driver Experience technology and very impressive design,” says Oliver Blume, Chairman of the Porsche AG Executive Board, on the occasion of the world premiere in Singapore.
“Our aim is to offer the sportiest model in its segment with the all-electric Macan,” explains Jörg Kerner, Vice President Product Line Macan. Porsche exclusively uses the latest generation of permanent magnet PSM motors on the front and rear axles for outstanding efficiency and ultimate stability in power generation. As regards top electric performance, figures speak for themselves: In combination with Launch Control, the Macan 4 delivers overboost power of up to 300 kW (408 PS), while the Macan Turbo impresses with up to 470kW (639 PS). Maximum torque is 650 and 1,130 Nm, respectively, ensuring excellent driving performance. The Macan 4 accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.1 seconds, while the Macan Turbo completes this acceleration in just 3.3 seconds. The top speeds of the two models are 220 km/h and 260 km/h, respectively.
New Premium Platform Electric technology with 800 V architecture
The electric motors are powered by a lithium-ion battery installed in the underbody, with a gross capacity of 100 kWh, of which up to 95 kWh can be actively used. The HV battery is central to the innovative Premium Platform Electric (PPE) technology with 800 V architecture, a technology that Porsche is using for the first time in the new Macan. DC charging power reaches 270 kW, with the battery being charged from 10 to 80% within approximately 21 minutes at a suitable fast charging station. At 400 V stations, a high-voltage switch inside the battery activates the “bank charging” function by effectively splitting the 800 V battery into two batteries, each with a 400 V rated voltage. This achieves extremely efficient charging, with up to 135 kW, without the need for an additional high-voltage amplifier. AC domestic charging reaches 11 kW.
Energy regeneration from the electric motors reaches up to 240 kW during driving. The Integrated Power Box (IPB) further improves the efficiency of the new Macan models, while also reducing weight and saving space. The innovative and compact IPB system combines three components – the on-board AC charger, the high-voltage heater and the DC/DC converter. WLTP combined range reaches 613 km for Macan 4 and 591 km for Macan Turbo.
Sporty proportions with the design lines of a coupé
Thanks to its sharper proportions and Porsche’s design DNA, the new Macan impresses with its dynamic and imposing look. “With the all-electric Macan, an already well-established Porsche product turns electric,” says Michael Mauer, Vice President Style Porsche. “The new Macan is clearly recognisable as part of the Porsche product family. The classic Porsche proportions have been further developed to optimally adapt to the challenges of an electric vehicle. This further accentuates the sporty, modern and dynamic appearance of the Macan. Besides, its design leaves no doubt: The Macan remains the sportiest car in its segment, even as an electric vehicle.”
The gentle pitch of the bonnet and the strong lines of the wings give the entry model, with a length of 4,784 mm, a width of 1,938 mm and a height of 1,622 mm, a dynamic appearance even when it is stationary. The new Macan is available with up to 22-inch wheels with staggered tyres. The wheelbase, which is 86 mm longer than the previous model (2,893 mm), is offset by shorter front and rear overhangs. The headlights are divided into two parts: the flat upper light unit with four-point daytime running lights is integrated into the wings and highlights the width of the car, while the central headlight unit with optional Matrix LED technology is placed a little lower in the vehicle front. Porsche’s characteristic aerodynamic line fades harmoniously into the flat rear window. In combination with the frameless doors and the characteristic side panels, the final result is a car with extremely elegant, sporty design. The shoulders are accentuated giving the back of the car an impressively “muscular” appearance. The Porsche logo is now centrally positioned in the rear with iconic 3D lighting.
Active and passive aerodynamic elements for greater range
Porsche combines its design DNA with aerodynamic elements specifically optimised for greater range. Thanks to Porsche Active Aerodynamics (PAA) technology with active and passive aerodynamic elements and a drag coefficient of 0.25, the new Macan is one of the most aerodynamic SUVs on the market – with a positive impact on range and energy consumption. The PAA system includes the active rear spoiler, the active cooling flaps on the front air intakes and the flexible covers on the fully sealed underbody. The vents under the headlamp unit combined with the lowered front improve airflow. At the rear, the refined edges and the bladed diffuser guarantee improved aerodynamics.
Two luggage compartments and a larger interior
The new Macan is a performance-oriented SUV with exceptional practicality in everyday use, top-quality equipment and a spacious layout. Switching to electrification saved more luggage space inside the Macan. Depending on the model and equipment fitted, the capacity behind the rear seat bench is up to 540 l (cargo configuration). In addition, there is a second 84 l luggage compartment in the front. A total of 127 litres of luggage compartment space is added compared to the previous model. When the rear seat backrest drops completely, the rear luggage compartment capacity can reach up to 1348 litres. Macan’s highly practical design adds a maximum towing capacity of up to 2,000 kg.
Depending on the model and equipment fitted, the driver’s and front passenger seats are 28 mm lower than before, while the rear passengers sit 15 mm lower, enjoying more legroom. The interior is undoubtedly a Porsche: the wide cockpit is accentuated by the built-in black dashboard, while the centre console is designed with an upward slope to enhance the driver’s feeling of low and performance-focused in-vehicle seating. At the same time, the large windows create a brighter and airier interior. In addition to the modern digital user interface, select analogue control elements have also been fitted – for example, on the air vents and the air conditioning controls. A LED light strip has been integrated into the intelligently designed decorative strip of the cockpit and doors, serving as ambient and communication lighting. Depending on the conditions, it informs or warns – indicating greetings, charging procedures or the functions of the driver assistance systems. The equipment in the new Macan offers a wide range of customization options.
Porsche also aims to use greener materials in its cars. Thus, selected elements in the interior of the all-electric Macan are made of corresponding materials.
Driving experience: advanced computing power and connectivity
The Macan features a state-of-the-art visual display system and functional design with up to three displays, including the instrument cluster’s independent 12.6” curved display and the 10.9” centre display. For the first time, the front passenger can now view information, adjust settings on the infotainment system or stream video through their own optional 10.9’’ screen while the car is on the move. Also for the first time, the Porsche Driver Experience includes a head-up display on the windshield with augmented reality technology. Virtual reality elements, such as navigation arrows, are visually integrated into the real world in perfect harmony. The image appears to the driver at a distance of 10 m and corresponds to the dimensions of an 87-inch display.
The new-generation infotainment system uses the Android Automotive operating system. At the same time, the new Macan’s Porsche Communications Management System (PCM) raises the bar on computing performance. For example, the “Hey Porsche” voice assistant suggests routes, including stops to charge, at light speed. Through the new Porsche App Centre, passengers can directly access popular third-party apps and install them directly in the new Macan.
First Macan with rear-axle steering and two-valve dampers
Porsche designed the Macan with a focus on the quintessential Porsche driving dynamics and a distinctive steering feel. “Thanks to its particularly sporty seat layout, low centre of gravity and impressive driving dynamics and steering precision features, the new Macan delivers the true driving sensation of a sports car,” explains Jörg Kerner, Vice President Product Line Macan.
Both the Macan 4 and the Macan Turbo are all-wheel drive. The two electric motors are controlled through the electronic powertrain in near real time. The electronically controlled Porsche Traction Management System (ePTM) operates almost five times faster than a conventional all-wheel drive system and responds to slip within 10 milliseconds. In addition, the all-wheel drive power distribution is controlled by the selected driving mode. Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus), an electronically controlled differential lock on the rear axle, assists traction, driving stability and lateral dynamics of the Macan Turbo.
Macan models with air suspension (standard in Macan Turbo) feature the Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) electronic suspension management system that can also be optionally combined with steel spring suspension. PASM also features dampers with two-valve technology. The wider layout of the shock absorbers guarantees greater comfort but also improved performance. This makes the differences between the driving modes even easier to see.
For the first time, the Macan has optional rear-axle steering, with a maximum steering angle of five degrees. This system allows a small turning circle of 11.1 m in the city and when manoeuvring, while providing excellent driving stability at higher speeds, assisted by the front axle steering system with the guaranteed consistency and precision of a Porsche.
Since 2014, Porsche has delivered more than 800,000 Macan models worldwide. This great success will undoubtedly continue with its all-electric successor, produced with net-neutral carbon emissions at the Porsche Plant Leipzig. The new models are expected to be delivered to the first customers during the second half of the year. Prices, including VAT and country-specific equipment, start in Germany from €83,993 for Macan 4 and €114,576 for Macan Turbo.
