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2025 Porsche Macan Electric Debuts: Range, Performance, and Price

By Amit Kulkarni
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2025 Porsche Macan

Porsche's all-new second-generation Macan arrives as an all-electric model, marking a complete redesign on a new premium electric platform.

The 2025 Porsche Macan replaces the first-generation Macan with an all-EV lineup built on the PPE architecture, offering a larger interior, a 100 kWh performance battery (≈95 kWh usable), EPA range leadership in its class, and Porsche-tuned driving dynamics aimed to preserve the Macan's sporty character.

Porsche has introduced a ground-up second-generation 2025 Porsche Macan that is electric-only at launch. Porsche claims up to 315 miles of range for the base configuration, rapid DC fast-charging capability, and performance that undercuts the company's own conservative 0–60 mph estimate in independent testing.

Powertrain and range

  • Battery: Performance Plus pack, 100 kWh nominal / ~95 kWh usable.
  • Drive: Base model is rear-wheel drive with one motor on the rear axle. All-wheel drive variants are offered in higher trims.
  • Power (base): 355 hp (with launch-control overboost; 335 hp in normal operation) and roughly 415 lb-ft torque reported in testing.
  • EPA range (base): Up to 315 miles (real-world highway testing in ideal conditions returned just over 300 miles).
  • Porsche reports the AWD and higher-performance trims carry slightly lower range figures (e.g., mid-to-high-200s to low-300s miles depending on configuration).

Charging and electrical architecture

  • The Macan EV runs on an 800-volt architecture shared with platform-mates, enabling fast charging.
  • DC fast-charge: Porsche claims 10–80% in ~21 minutes on a 350 kW charger; a 150 kW charger increases that time to roughly 33 minutes.
  • Onboard AC charging: 11 kW (Level 2) — ~11 hours from empty to full on a 48 A Level 2.
  • Two charge ports are fitted (CCS/J1772 on one side and J1772 on the other), with the convenience of dual-side access noted, though only one port can be open at a time.

Performance and driving dynamics

  • 0–60 mph: Porsche quotes 5.4 seconds for the base RWD Macan; independent runs produced 4.9 seconds (launch control) and repeated runs near 5.0 seconds, demonstrating Porsche's conservative factory estimates.
  • Top speed: Factory figure around 137 mph for the base model.
  • Handling: The Macan EV retains sport-oriented feel with standard adaptive air suspension, Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), and available rear-axle steering (optional), improving turn-in and reducing turning radius. The rear-drive base model rewards controlled rear-end play, characteristic Porsche handling traits have been carried over to the EV.
  • Curb weight: Just over 5,000 lb (roughly ~800 lb heavier than the gas Macan, attributable to battery mass).

Interior, technology and comfort

  • Porsche modernized the cabin with a curved 12.6-inch digital instrument cluster and a 10.9-inch central touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. A passenger-side 10.9-inch display is available as an option.
  • Interior materials and fitment received mixed impressions in early testing: attractive design and excellent displays but some areas (piano-black trim, injection-molded plastics) feel less premium unless upgraded with optional leather or higher trim packages. Porsche recommends the leather upgrade to improve perceived quality.
  • Standard features include adaptive air suspension, multi-zone climate control (quad-zone capability), heated front seats, and a generous options list (ventilated/massage seats, premium audio, rear-axle steering). A deployable rear spoiler and ambient lighting add refinement.
  • Practical tech touches: wireless charging (vented), a vented sunroof that opens (rare for EVs), optional rear power outlet, and configurable regen settings (note: Porsche does not offer a full one-pedal drive experience on launch models).

Cargo and packaging

  • Front trunk: Approximately 2.9 cubic feet of storage, deep and carpeted with a compartment for the mobile charger.
  • Cargo (rear): About 19 cu ft behind the rear seats; ~47 cu ft with seats folded, an increase over the outgoing gasoline Macan but still smaller than some platform rivals with more upright profiles. Practical trade-offs stem from the Macan's sportback-like roofline.

Dimensions and ride height

  • Length: 188.4 in
  • Wheelbase: 113.9 in (longer than previous Macan)
  • Width: 76.3 in
  • Adaptive air suspension provides an adjustable ride height (approx. 6.7–8.8 inches ground clearance depending on mode), with an "off-road" mode raising the vehicle for extra clearance.

2025 Porsche Macan Pricing and model lineup

  • Base Macan (RWD): Starts at $78,000 (U.S. MSRP).
  • Macan 4 (AWD): Starts around $82,000.
  • Macan 4S: Estimated ~$88,000 (expected to be the sweet spot).
  • Macan Turbo: Starts at $110,000 (Turbo name retained for top EV trim).
  • Example test car with options landed near $86,000, with common expensive options including larger wheels, rear-axle steering, upgraded leather, and premium paint.

Practical considerations and towing

  • Porsche quotes towing capacity in the neighborhood of ~4,490 lb for current models; for 2026, Porsche has indicated an improvement in towing capacity for some AWD Macan variants to up to 5,500 lb. (Availability and exact figures vary by trim and regional spec.)
  • Real-world range in mixed driving and highway runs tended to match or slightly exceed EPA numbers under ideal conditions, testers recorded ~300+ miles on highway runs and up to ~375 miles in lighter use scenarios with full charge and conservative driving.

Verdict: who should buy the 2025 Macan?

The 2025 Porsche Macan is a successfully modernized, EV-only reinterpretation of Porsche's compact SUV, one that strives to preserve the brand's sporty DNA while delivering competitive EV range and rapid charging.

It appeals to buyers who prioritize driving dynamics and brand cachet over maximum cargo volume or the lowest purchase price. Early impressions emphasize:

  • Strengths: engaging handling for an EV SUV, strong real-world range, fast DC charging, standard adaptive air suspension, and Porsche-level driver experience.
  • Weaknesses: tighter cargo and rear-seat packaging than some rivals, perceived cost creep from options, and interior materials in base trims that some testers find less premium than expected at higher price points.

For shoppers seeking a performance-oriented compact luxury EV with Porsche character, the Macan EV is compelling, especially if buyers budget for desirable options such as upgraded wheels, interior trim, and rear-axle steering.

For buyers prioritizing maximum cargo practicality or the absolute lowest cost, rivals on the PPE platform and other EV SUVs may still be worth comparison.