Porsche Macan Electric (2025) Review

Introduction

The march towards electrification is inexorable, and even the mighty Porsche Macan can’t stand in its way. Since the Macan first hit the road in 2014, it has been the king of the mid-size SUV market, offering a sensational combination of performance, quality and space. But after more than a decade on sale with only minor changes, the time has come for a new Macan to join the range. And that new Macan just so happens to be electric.

Under the skin, the new Macan shares much with the Audi Q6 e-tron, but it has a distinctly Porsche flavour. Designed to be sportier than the Audi, and more upmarket inside and out, the Macan merges some of the Taycan’s sporting prowess, style and luxury with the size and space of an SUV, creating one of the most eagerly awaited SUVs out there. The question is, is it as good as it promises to be, and will it prove more appealing than the conventional Macan, which remains on sale alongside its electric successor?

At a Glance

The Macan’s underpinnings may be similar to those of the Q6 e-tron, but the body looks completely different. Taking inspiration from the petrol-powered Macan and adding styling tweaks from the Taycan, the new Macan looks fresh, modern and sporty, despite sitting quite high above the road. Inside, meanwhile, the cabin is equally upmarket and minimalist, while still maintaining some Porsche hallmarks.

Practicality-wise, the Macan is not a class-leader, but it’s roomy enough for four to sit in relative comfort, even if the sloping roofline means rear headroom is not what it could be. Boot space is acceptable, though, and there’s a handy ‘frunk’ for storing cables and other items, too.

The real appeal of this car, though, is the 100kWh battery that offers an official range of almost 400 miles (although you’ll struggle to achieve that in the real world) and the choice of powerful electric motor layouts. The base option is a 360hp motor that drives the rear wheels, but more potent twin-motor versions are available. The all-wheel-drive Macan 4, for example, has 408hp, while the range-topping Turbo gets a whopping 639hp.

Whichever one you choose, the Macan is remarkably comfortable for such a big, powerful car, and in the best tradition of Porsche, it handles well, too. The steering is great, the body control is generally very good and it all feels precise and well controlled. Opt for an all-wheel-drive version, and it’ll even be decent off-road.

Key Features

As is so often the way with Porsche, one of the most appealing things about the new Macan is the way it drives. With precise controls and suspension that manages to keep the body remarkably level in corners, it’s one of the best cars in its class to drive. And if you add the optional adaptive air suspension system, it’s also incredibly comfortable on pretty much any surface and at pretty much any speed, while still maintaining its handling prowess.

But perhaps a less obvious advantage of the Macan is its on-board technology. It may not always look that fancy, but the tech works really well, with menus that are easy to navigate and ‘buttons’ in logical positions. The touchscreen is the heartbeat of the infotainment offering, but it’s only part of what the Macan can do. There’s also the option of a fully integrated passenger display, which allows the front-seat passenger to watch videos on the move, and an augmented reality head-up display, which can project directions and other information onto the windscreen so it appears to be positioned in the world outside. It’s all very clever stuff.

Range & Batteries

Whichever version of the Macan Electric you choose, you get the same 100kWh battery pack slung under the floor. Range is dependent on powertrain – more powerful, twin-motor versions won’t go as far as the basic, single-motor, rear-wheel-drive option – but the official figures suggest the most efficient model will manage up to 398 miles on a single charge, while the most powerful model currently on offer, the Turbo, cuts that to 366 miles. The most efficient twin-motor option is the Macan 4, which manages 379 miles on a charge, according to the official economy test.

Admittedly, real-world range is a different kettle of fish, so don’t expect too much from a long motorway slog, where electric motors tend to be at their least efficient. There, you can expect a Macan to achieve something between 250-300 miles on a charge, although we tested the car in cold weather, and you might see an improvement on a mild day.

Performance & Drive

Although every version of the Macan comes with the same 100kWh battery, the motor options differ somewhat. The base option uses just one electric motor — a 360hp unit — to drive the rear wheels, but even that is punchy enough for fairly startling performance. With an instant response and seemingly mountainous torque, the car can get from 0-62mph in 5.7 seconds, which will be more than fast enough for most. And with almost 400 miles of official range, you can see why some would settle for the base model.

However, the range offers nothing if not choice, and customers can also go for a Macan 4 version, which, as the name suggests, offers all-wheel drive courtesy of its two-motor set-up. Together, the two produce 408hp, and with the extra traction provided by all-wheel drive, there’s a noticeable uplift in performance. Getting from a standstill to 62mph takes just 5.2 seconds.

And that’s only the second most powerful car in the electric Macan range. Next up is the Macan 4S, which is arguably the sweet spot in the range with its 516hp output and 4.1-second dash from 0-62mph, and then the GTS, which is supposedly the most focussed, handling-orientated version of the Macan. It isn’t all that much more powerful than the 4S, with 571hp, but this is the Macan to choose if you want to set lap times.

Finally, the range is capped by the 639hp Macan Turbo, which is designed for travelling long distances at high speeds. The power output is outrageous, as is the 3.3-second 0-62mph time, but there’s something epic about a big, comfortable SUV that can go that fast in a straight line and still corners beautifully.

Whichever version of the Macan Electric you choose, you’re getting a car that handles spectacularly well. Porsches are usually among the best cars in their class when it comes to cornering, and the Macan Electric is no exception to that rule. Precise, well-weighted steering is matched by a surprising amount of brake feel for an electric car, and there’s plenty of feel through the steering and the seat of your jeans.

Yet despite that feel, the Macan manages not to be uncomfortable. In fact, with the optional adaptive air suspension underneath you, the Macan can be incredibly comfortable, cushioning you from the scarred road surface without completely alienating you from what the wheels are doing and just how much grip those big tyres have. It’s a sensation that’s tricky to describe, but feels brilliant on the road.

Admittedly, hearing that a Porsche is great to drive and comfortable to boot may not be a surprise, but those who pick an all-wheel-drive Macan might be a bit more surprised to find a surprising amount of all-terrain capability, too. This is no Range Rover, but the Macan can deal with more demanding terrain than any customer is ever likely to challenge it with, and it does so with aplomb.

Charging

Impressively, Porsche has equipped the Macan with 270kW DC charging, which means it can charge quite quickly from an ultra-rapid public charge point. Using a 150kW charge point, the car will take 33 minutes to charge from 10% to 80%, while achieving the same charge from a less common 350kW charger will take 21 minutes.

Perhaps more pertinent, however, is the time taken to charge from a domestic ‘wallbox’ charging point. For those with a three-phase electricity supply, an 11kW wallbox will take 10 hours to charge the car completely, and though that time will increase with a more common 7kW wallbox, it should still charge overnight.

Running Costs & Emissions

Just like the Taycan, the Macan Electric is a relatively cheap-to-run alternative to the gas-guzzlers with which Porsche is more commonly associated. Although it may not be the most efficient SUV out there, it has good range and charging at home will still be relatively inexpensive, and even though charging at a public charge point might not be so cheap, it will still be cheaper than running a V6 petrol-powered Macan.

And it’ll be especially cheap for company car drivers. Normally, running a Macan as a company car would be an expensive business, but the electric versions mean you can do it for sensible money. Okay, changes to Benefit-in-Kind (BIK) taxation mean running electric company cars is not as cost-effective as it once was, but it’s still miles cheaper than running any other kind of Porsche, except for the Taycan.

Interior & Technology

Porsche’s cabins are not always the most dramatic, but they’re invariably some of the most ergonomic and best-built interiors on the new-car scene. And the Macan follows that tradition, with a subdued interior that clearly prioritises tradition, user-friendliness and quality over jazzy design language.

Not that we have any problem with that whatsoever. The Macan’s dash is designed to be reminiscent of old 911s, albeit with some slightly more modern technology on board. And while some might find the restrained look a bit dull, we think it’s quite classy and pragmatic. And with such lovely materials on board, you can’t exactly call it low-rent.

The centrepiece of the Macan’s dash is the big central touchscreen, which uses Porsche’s latest software and feels every bit as clean, well-conceived and user-friendly as the rest of the cabin. Accessing the menus is easy, things are where they’re supposed to be and the display responds quickly to your inputs, which means it ticks every box that matters. Sure, the design isn’t as snazzy as some, but that just makes it easier to use, and shouldn’t be counted against it.

Alongside that screen, Porsche is also offering a passenger display that takes many of the main screen’s functions and offers them directly to the front-seat passenger in the form of a second touchscreen. There’s a layer in the screen that prevents the driver from seeing it, so you can watch videos without distracting whoever is behind the wheel. Whether it’s necessary is up for debate, but it’s technically very impressive.

As is the digital instrument cluster, which presents all the information you need in a clear, classy layout that apes the dials of a 911 or Panamera, but adds an electric twist. It’s brilliant, and it’s all neatly controlled from the buttons on the steering wheel. However, the augmented reality head-up display is even more brilliant, even if it is only offered as an option. Capable of overlaying information on the road ahead, it’s great for showing directions, picking out road markings and telling you what the driver assistance tech is up to. It’s a great execution of the technology.

Practicality & Boot Space

Although the new Macan looks quite coupe-like with its swooping rear window, space in the cabin is reasonably good. Naturally, those in the front seats get acres of space, with loads of head- and shoulder-room, while the rear seats offer adequate legroom but slightly less generous headroom. It’s still fine for four adults to sit comfortably, and it’s no worse than in the petrol-powered Macan, but it isn’t as roomy as a Genesis GV70, for example.

Boot space, meanwhile, is a little better. At 540 litres, the boot is actually bigger than that of the Audi Q6 e-tron, although the difference is hardly massive. Still, it’s a big old space that’s easily capable of swallowing anything you’re likely to chuck in there. School bags, shopping bags, carry-on bags… they’ll all fit in happily. And, just to make life even easier, there’s an 84-litre storage tub under the bonnet, which is perfect for stowing charging cables and anything you’d rather keep away from the car’s interior.

Safety

The new Macan bagged itself a strong five-star rating when it was crash-tested by the European safety body, Euro NCAP, in 2024. With 90% scores for both adult and child occupant protection, the Macan is one of the safest Porsche models out there, although most of the German brand’s models have scored well in crash-testing.

And the Macan comes with plenty of technology, too, in the hope that will ensure customers won’t need to try out the car’s crashworthiness in anger. As usual, equipment such as autonomous emergency braking (which will stop the car automatically if the driver doesn’t react to a hazard) is included as standard, and the Macan also gets a reversing camera for all versions.

Other safety technology includes the legally mandated speed limit warning system, which can be a bit irritating when it comes up with spurious warnings. Fortunately, you can link a button on the steering wheel to the function, enabling you to turn it off nice and easily whenever you want.

Options

Porsche doesn’t quite go in for trim levels in the same way as other brands, so while there are specification differences between the models, the biggest differences are found in the powertrain.

So basic Macans come with 20-inch alloy wheels and black leatherette upholstery, as well as eight-way electrically adjustable and heated front seats, as well as a central touchscreen, digital instrument display and two-zone climate control. It’s a pretty healthy standard specification, and it’s quite similar to that of the Macan 4 and 4S models, which only get a few minor tweaks.

The GTS, however, changes the game more significantly, adding sportier styling, black exterior trim and Porsche’s Race-Tex microfibre material to the cabin. There are some equipment upgrades, too, including a heated steering wheel, adaptive sports front seats and a Bose sound system, not to mention electric steering column adjustment and Porsche’s Active Suspension Management (PASM) system that’s also fitted to the 4S. However, the GTS also gets air suspension with a 10mm drop in ride height, as well as Porsche’s clever Torque Vectoring Plus traction control system. As with all GTS models, the Sport Chrono Package, including a track endurance mode, is thrown in as standard.

Then there’s the Macan Turbo, distinguished by the metallic grey ‘Turbonite’ accents on the badges, the interior accents and even the seat belts. Otherwise, though, the specification isn’t all that different from that of a 4S.

However, Porsche is big on options, so there’s a wealth of goodies you can add to your car’s standard equipment. We’d be very tempted by the Lux Package, which includes a panoramic roof, Bose sound system and the Sport Chrono Package, as well as a more sophisticated reversing camera than that of the standard car. Air suspension is a tempting extra, too, along with the augmented reality head-up display and the passenger display.

As is always the way with Porsche, all those extras pale alongside the sheer quantity of paint, wheel and interior options, with Porsche offering paint-to-sample colours and a range of old-school ‘Legends’ colours. We’re big fans of the Gentian Blue, but Oak Green Metallic Neo will probably tempt some customers, as might the rather expensive but exquisite Sapphire Blue.

Rival Cars

The Macan might be Porsche’s second electric car, but it’s still joining a burgeoning marketplace already awash with rivals. Chief among those is the Audi Q6 e-tron, which sits on the same basic architecture as the Porsche, but has a slightly more relaxed gait and a more comfort- and tech-orientated outlook. It isn’t necessarily better or worse than the Macan, but it is a bit different.

The BMW iX3 is the other main rival, although it is soon to be replaced by a bold-looking new electric SUV. Unlike the Macan, the iX3 is solely offered in rear-wheel-drive form, which might put some customers off, but the car has a well-constructed cabin and ergonomic interior taken from the previous-generation X3. Range is reasonable, too.

Alternatively, customers might choose to look at the Mercedes-Benz EQC, which is a really capable and classy electric SUV, or the Genesis GV70, which is a really cool and well-appointed alternative. The same goes for the Lexus RZ, although that car’s styling is a bit more divisive, and its tech is a little more awkward.

Elsewhere, the Maserati Grecale Folgore would also like to be considered a Macan rival, but it’s so far behind in terms of driving dynamics that we can’t bring ourselves to recommend it.

Verdict & Next Steps

The new Macan is unquestionably brilliant. Brilliant in any situation, it’ll be the ideal electric car for many, managing to be great on- or off-road, as well as providing well-judged technology and Porsche’s impeccable build quality. If there is a ‘but’ it’s that the range isn’t as good as the official figures might promise, and many customers would be just as well served by a Taycan Sport Turismo, but they’re minor complaints. Overall, the electric Macan is a worthy addition to the range, and a fresh alternative to the much-loved, combustion-powered version.

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**Score based on Select’s unique meta score analysis, taking into account the UK’s top leading independent car website reviews of the Porsche Macan Electric 

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