Porsche has revealed a brand-new derivative to its Macan EV portfolio, with the rear-wheel-drive variant boasting a claimed electric range of “up to” 641 km.
In January 2024, Porsche whipped the wraps off the second-generation, all-electric Macan, which, at the time, was available in two flavours — the Macan 4 and Macan Turbo, both of which exclusively equipped with all-wheel drive. Now, the German marque has introduced a third derivative to the line-up, the rear-wheel-drive Macan. Here’s what you can expect from the new model…
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Just like its Macan 4 and Macan Turbo stablemates, the latest addition to the Macan range is equipped with a 100 kWh (gross) battery pack. However, instead of two electric motors, this model makes do with a single unit (the same as found in the Macan 4) that’s sited on the rear axle. The electric motor produces 265 kW (with the overboost function activated) and 563 N.m of torque. Although not boasting as many power as the Macan 4, the standard Macan weighs 110 kg less. As a result, it remains plenty quick, with a claimed 0-100 km/h sprint time of 5.7 seconds (0.5 seconds less than the Macan 4).
However, although slower to the three-figure marker from a standstill, the opening gambit to the Macan range offers more electric range; a fully charged battery pack allows for “up to” 641 km (28 km more than the Macan 4).
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The electric motor incorporates a 480 A pulse inverter in which the “highly efficient” semiconductor material silicon carbide is used to provide higher efficiency. The Stuttgart automaker claims a combined electric consumption of 19.8 to 17 kWh/100 km.
