The gas-powered Porsche Macan is one of the bestselling vehicles in Porsche’s lineup. So when the automaker wanted to demonstrate it was serious about electrification, it took this popular SUV and made an electric version. Porsche has since slowed down its foray into EVs in response to market demands and continues offering a diversified lineup with internal combustion and hybrid models. For those still interested in a high-performance EV, the Macan Electric serves as the company’s entry point. The Macan Electric is based on its parent company Volkswagen’s Premium Platform Electric (PPE) chassis, which also underpins the Audi Q6 E-Tron and A6 E-Tron. It uses an 800-volt architecture for rapid public DC fast charging.
Compared with the current internal combustion engine (ICE) Macan, the Macan Electric rides on a 3-inch longer wheelbase, and its overall length is likewise stretched about 3 inches. Despite this, the interior can still be a tight fit for taller folks, especially in the back seat.
There are four configurations: the Macan Electric ($78,000), Macan 4 Electric ($83,950), Macan 4S Electric ($88,000), and Macan Turbo Electric ($109,500). They have different power levels, and all have all-wheel drive via front and rear electric motors, except for the rear-drive, single-motor Macan Electric.
The Macan Electric has received a light refresh for 2026 with some additional infotainment and driver-assistance technology. But we’ll have to wait for it to adopt a built-in North American Charging Standard (NACS) plug that’s compatible with Tesla Superchargers. (The Volkswagen Group previously announced that its brands—Audi, Porsche, Scout Motors, and Volkswagen—would implement NACS on vehicles starting in the 2025 model year.) It does include clever technology that will improve charging performance between its 800-volt battery and lower-voltage public chargers like Tesla’s Supercharger.
The Macan Electric is built at a Porsche factory in Leipzig, Germany, alongside the gas Macan.
What it competes with: Acura ZDX,Audi Q6 E-Tron, BMW iX, Genesis Electrified GV70,Lexus RZ, Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV, Tesla Model Y
Powertrains: 355-hp, single electric motor or 402-hp, 509-hp, or 630-hp with dual electric motors; 100-kWh battery (95-kWh usable capacity); rear- or all-wheel drive
Price: $78,000-$109,500
Destination charge: $2,350
On sale: Now
Final assembly: Leipzig, Germany
