Porsche Launches New Macan EV At Rs 1.65 Crore: 5 Things You Need To Know

Porsche has launched the 2024 Macan EV, confirming that the nameplate will now be solely offered with an electric powertrain. It is the first all-electric SUV by Porsche and was launched in India immediately after its global debut. For now, you only get the bonkers Turbo variant, priced at Rs 1.65 crore (ex-showroom). But we expect lower-end versions to be available down the road. Here are five things you need to know about it.

Design

The Macan might be instantly recognisable as one thanks to its familiar silhouette. However, there’s plenty new with certain design elements taking inspiration from the Taycan. That includes the new four-point LED DRLs, which get their own housing on top with the headlights located lower down the bumper. 

Shifting to the side profile, the 2024 Macan flaunts new sporty five-spoke alloy wheels, which can be configured up to 22 inches in size. And moving on to the rear, you get a new set of connected LED tail lamps that increases its wow factor. Another highlight is that it features an adaptive rear spoiler instead of one integrated above the rear windshield as seen in the ICE Macan. 

Interior

Inside, the cabin of the Porsche Macan EV is similar to that of the facelifted Cayenne, as its design closely resembles it. Displays galore as you get not one, but three screens for the driver, infotainment and co-driver. Thankfully, you still go get physical controls for operating the climate control. Another interesting touch is the ambient lighting along the dashboard, serving not only an aesthetic purpose but also functioning as communication lights for providing warnings and alarms. 

Features

The all-electric Macan is equipped with a triple-screen setup comprising a 12.6-inch digital driver’s display, a 10.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system, and another 10.9-inch display for the front passenger. 

The new infotainment system is based on the Android Automotive operating system, allowing it to run third-party applications and support voice commands such as 'Hey Porsche,' which can suggest navigation routes and charging stops along your journey. It also gets a head-up display and will retain features such as automatic climate control, keyless entry, and safety features like cruise control, lane change assist and park assist from the Macan.

Powertrain

Porsche offers the Macan EV with a 100 kWh battery pack coupled with two electric motors, putting out varying outputs depending on the trim you pick. The base 4 model puts out 408 PS/650 Nm and does 0-100 kmph in 5.2 seconds. Press on and you hit a top speed of 220 kmph. 

The Turbo, on the other hand, puts out 639 PS and a mind-boggling 1130 Nm, which slingshots you  to100 kmph from standstill in just 3.3 seconds. Top speed for this one is capped at 260 kmph.

As for range, the base model delivers a WLTP-claimed range of 613km, while the Turbo delivers  591 km.

Price and Rivals

Bookings for the Macan Turbo EV, priced at Rs 1.65 crore (ex-showroom), are already underway . However, Porsche has not yet disclosed the price for the Macan 4 variant, which we expect to be around Rs 1.4 crore. Deliveries for the Macan EV are slated to commence in the second half of 2024. While Porsche's electric SUV doesn't have direct rivals in India, it serves as a performance-oriented alternative to larger electric SUVs such as the Audi Q8 e-tron and Mercedes EQE SUV.