2025 Porsche Macan EV RWD and 4S: Piling on the Electrons
All the German automakers are going all-in on electric vehicles (EVs), and Porsche is no exception. The Macan, Porsche’s best-selling model, first introduced the Macan Electric 4 and Macan Electric Turbo earlier this year. Now, the lineup expands with a base rear-wheel-drive Macan and a Macan 4S.
Like the first two Macan EVs, these new versions are easily recognizable as Macan variants. Their sharp edges have been smoothed out to achieve a lower drag coefficient of 0.25, compared to 0.35 in the gas models. Both versions come with standard 235/55 front tires and 285/45 rear tires, with 20-inch wheels as standard and optional 21-inch or 22-inch wheels available with lower-profile tires. The front/rear tire setup is logical, considering the Macan EVs have a weight distribution of around 48/52, compared to the more front-heavy distribution in the gas models.
Where They Fit In
Here’s how the new versions fit into the lineup. The base rear-wheel-drive model eliminates the Macan 4’s front motor, relying solely on a 355-hp permanent-magnet synchronous motor. This motor is 8.3 inches in diameter and 7.9 inches thick, producing a peak of 415 lb-ft of torque. (These figures reflect “launch control” maximums.) Removing the front motor cuts about 250 pounds, allowing the base model to hit 60 mph in 5.4 seconds and reach a top speed of 137 mph, according to Porsche. We expect our tests will likely show even quicker results.
The previously introduced Macan 4 uses the same rear motor but adds a front motor that’s 8.3 inches in diameter and 3.9 inches thick, producing 235 horsepower. However, the total power is less than the combined output of both motors, maxing out at 402 hp. This extra power reduces the 0-60 mph time to a claimed 4.9 seconds, while the top speed stays at 137 mph.
The New 4S
The second new model, the Macan Electric 4S, keeps the same front motor but increases the size and power of the rear motor. The larger motor measures 9.1 inches in diameter and 5.9 inches thick. Porsche hasn’t disclosed the motor’s individual figures, but the total output increases to 509 horsepower and 604 lb-ft of torque. This brings the 0-60 mph time down to 3.9 seconds, with a top speed of 149 mph.
As for the Turbo model, it uses the same front motor as the others but adds a larger rear motor, increasing the thickness of the 8.3-inch motor to 9.1 inches. This boosts total output to 630 horsepower and 833 lb-ft of torque, allowing the Turbo to sprint from 0-60 mph in 3.1 seconds and reach a top speed of 162 mph, according to Porsche.
Range and Charging
All these powertrains use the same 95.0-kWh battery, which weighs 1,329 pounds. Unsurprisingly, all models have similar EPA range estimates, ranging from 315 miles for the base RWD model to 288 miles for the 4S and Turbo, which makes sense as the models get heavier and more powerful.
The Macan EV is equipped with an 800-volt electrical system and a DC charger capable of absorbing up to 270 kilowatts, allowing it to charge from 10 to 80 percent in just 21 minutes. With a more common 150-kW charger, it takes 33 minutes. This fast charging is partly due to the battery’s ability to handle high charging rates even when the charge level exceeds 50 percent. Using a standard 11.0-kW home charger, a full charge from zero to 100 percent takes around 11.5 hours, but more typically, owners will likely charge from 20 to 80 percent in about six hours.
Design and Comfort
The Macan Electric is roughly the same height as the gas-powered Macan, but it’s a couple of inches longer and about an inch wider. The front and rear axles are spaced about three inches farther apart. Despite the longer wheelbase, there’s no significant change in interior space, as both the gas and electric versions have a tight back seat with limited legroom. The EV offers more luggage space than the gas model with the rear seat upright, but less when it’s folded. However, the EV does have a three-cubic-foot frunk, large enough to fit a medium-sized duffel bag.
Driving Impressions
We drove both the rear-wheel-drive model and the 4S, and they both provided a smooth ride on Germany’s pristine roads. All Macan Electric models come standard with single-chamber air suspension, paired with Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM). This latest version of PASM features separate compression and rebound damping, contributing to the car’s excellent ride quality. The Macan EV is also impressively quiet, with minimal road noise and just a faint hum from the powertrain. Despite weighing about 850 pounds more than the base gas-powered Macan, the rear-drive EV feels quick and agile, thanks in part to the heavy battery being mounted low in the floor, which lowers the car’s center of gravity.
Performance Comparison
Porsche claims that the rear-wheel-drive Macan Electric is about half a second quicker than the base gas model. That seems accurate, and with the instant torque from the electric motor, this version feels quick around town and performs decently at higher speeds.
The brakes felt a little sensitive at first, but we quickly adjusted. Porsche doesn’t rely much on regenerative braking when you let off the accelerator, and what little there is can be turned off. So, you’ll use the brake pedal in the Macan EV just as much as you would in a gas-powered car.
The 4S, with its additional 154 horsepower, is noticeably faster. In fact, Porsche claims it’s almost as quick as the gas-powered Macan GTS, which we recorded at 3.5 seconds from 0 to 60 mph. We’ll have to verify these claims in our tests. It drives similarly to the base model, but the electric power steering calibration isn’t Porsche’s best work. This model had the optional rear-wheel steering, which makes the car easy to position, but the strong self-centering feel seemed unnatural.
Pricing and Options
If you’re interested in an electric Macan, be prepared to pay more. The base rear-wheel-drive Electric starts at $77,295, which is $12,400 more than the base gas Macan that comes with all-wheel drive. Adding all-wheel drive to the Electric increases the price difference to $15,900. The 4S starts at $86,895, which is reasonable considering it performs similarly to the $90,995 gas-powered Macan GTS.
To help justify the higher price, the Electric models come with a lot of standard features. Even the base model includes air suspension, PASM, Power Steering Plus (with speed-sensitive steering ratios), a heated multi-function steering wheel, adaptive cruise control (which can’t be used in traditional mode), keyless entry, and lane-keeping assist. Some of these features are also standard on the gas version, but the ones that aren’t would add about $4,000 to the price.
Options and Final Thoughts
Porsche, as always, excels at offering tempting options that can quickly escalate the base price. The base Macan EV we tested had more than $23,000 in options, including rear-axle steering, a sleek head-up display, an extra passenger dashboard display, and several features priced under $1,000 each. In total, around $30,000 in options pushed the price of our Macan 4S to a hefty $117,145.
Porsche has confirmed that gas-powered Macans will remain available through the 2026 model year. With a full lineup of both gas and electric versions, it will be interesting to see how Macan buyers decide to spend their money.
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