Porsche expands the model range for the all-electric Macan
July 16 2024 - 8:11AM
Porsche has expanded the model range for its first all-electric
SUV. The nimble new rear-wheel-drive Macan is joined by the Macan
4S, which will slot in between the existing Macan 4 and the Macan
Turbo. Like the two other models introduced at the start of
2024, the 4S is equipped with the electronically controlled Porsche
Traction Management (ePTM) system, which distributes the drive
power between the front and rear axles around five times faster
than a conventional all-wheel-drive system.
Macan: 100 kWh battery and highly efficient
power electronicsThe new rear wheel drive Macan model – the
lightest variant in the new range – gets its energy from a
high-voltage battery with a gross energy content of 100 kWh.
Propulsion is provided exclusively by the rear-axle motor that is
also used in the Macan 4, with a diameter of 210 millimeters,
an active length of 200 mm and output of 250 kW (335 hp).
The electric motor has a 480-amp pulse inverter (PWR) with silicon
carbide (SiC) transistors to increase efficiency. This efficient
semiconductor reduces switching losses in the PWR and enables
higher switching frequencies. In combination with Launch Control,
the Macan produces up to 265 kW (355 hp) of overboost power,
and the maximum torque is 415 lb.-ft. From a standing start, the
car reaches the 60-mph mark in 5.4 seconds and has a top track
speed of 136 mph. By forgoing all-wheel drive, the Macan is also
243 pounds lighter than the Macan 4.
Macan 4S: powerful electric motors and PASM
as standardThe Macan 4S has a new rear-axle motor and a
powerful 600-amp SiC pulse inverter. The front-axle motor is the
same as used on the Macan 4 and Macan Turbo. Together, this results
in a system output of 330 kW (442 hp) with a short power
overboost of up to 380 kW (509 hp). With Launch Control, the
maximum torque is 578 lb.-ft. The performance figures are
correspondingly impressive: with Launch Control, the Macan 4S can
accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 3.9 seconds and has a top track
speed of 149 mph. The Macan 4S is equipped with Adaptive Air
Suspension including Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM)
electronic damping control as standard. This suspension in
conjunction with optional Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus)
and the optional rear-axle steering, allow the chassis to be
further optimized for increased performance and comfort. The rear
drive Macan is equipped with air suspension and PASM as standard
and can be optioned with rear-axle steering.
The two new models benefit from all the
qualities of the second generation of the Macan, including the
progressive, timeless design with range-optimized aerodynamics (cw
= 0.25). The 800-volt architecture of the Premium Platform Electric
(PPE) enables a DC charging capacity of up to 270 kW. Under ideal
conditions, and when connected to a suitable DC fast-charging
station, the high-voltage battery can be charged from 10 to 80% in
around 21 minutes.
New color, new wheels, new off-road design
packageA new exterior color, Slate Grey Neo, is now available
for all electric Macan models, while a 20-inch Macan S wheel has
also been added to the wheel portfolio. Lending extra capability is
a new off-road design package, which is optionally available for
all models, further improving the everyday usability of the Macan.
The off-road design package features a front bumper with differing
geometry that increases the approach angle to up to
17.5 degrees, depending on the model (with the air suspension
at a specifically raised level). In combination with the standard
adaptive air suspension, the off-road design package also increases
the ground clearance in the normal setting by 10 mm to 7.6”
(195 mm), topping out at 8.8” (225 mm) in its highest setting.
This allows rough dirt roads and inclines to be traversed more
easily than before.
Porsche offers the package in either Vesuvius
Grey or in the exterior color of the car. The front bumper, side
skirts, diffuser panels and roof railings are then painted
accordingly. Matching 21-inch off-road design wheels in Vesuvius
Grey are also offered. For customers who pick the off-road design
package variant in the car’s exterior color, the side blades are
also painted in the same color. The roof railings can be ordered in
Black, Silver or Turbonite (Turbo only).
For the Macan, Macan 4 and Macan 4S, the
off-road front bumper with an inlay in Vesuvius Grey is also
available separately. The approach angle increases as with the
off-road design package.
Porsche Driver Experience with new design and
new functionWith the electrification of the Macan, Porsche has
introduced a completely new display and control system into its
successful SUV model. The Porsche Driver Experience offers a mix of
digital and analog elements. These include an instrument cluster
with a 12.6-inch curved display, a 10.9-inch passenger display, a
head-up display with augmented reality technology, and ambient
lighting with interior communication light. The design of the
screens for all Macan models comprises a welcome animation, an
updated state-of-the-art look, and the new Themes app which can be
used to adjust the background color of the displays and the ambient
lighting to match the exterior color, with twelve colors to choose
from.
The two new Macan models are available to order
now, with deliveries in the U.S. expected to begin in Q4.
Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Pricing for the Macan will begin at
$75,300, with the Macan 4S starting at $84,900. MSRP does not
include tax, title, registration, dealer charges, or a $1,995
delivery, processing and handling fee.
- Porsche expands the model range for the all-electric Macan
- Porsche expands the model range for the all-electric Macan
Frank Wiesmann
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
pr@porsche.us
Calvin Kim
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
pr@porsche.us