We have been discussing the upcoming Macan EV for several years, and now when we were all set to welcome the new zero-emission vehicle from Porsche, the company decided to delay the launch. It will now be available in 2024 instead of 2023, owing to issues faced by VW Group’s software house. To give us a little consolation, the automaker has revealed some initial information about the EV, and they are impressive.
Let’s start with what we already know. The Macan EV uses a new Premium Platform Electric platform combined-built with Audi. It will spawn both rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive models using a single motor or two motors. The most powerful Macan EV will be able to generate a maximum of 603 horsepower and over 738 pound-feet (1,000 Newton meters) of torque.
Although Porsche didn’t’ reveal its curb weight but did inform the EV will have 48:52 per cent front: back weight distribution. The electric motors are connected to a lithium-ion battery pack of 100 kWh (96 to 98 kWh usable). The 800V architecture allows the EV to charge at more than 270 kW.
Unfortunately, there will just be one battery available for the Macan EV at the start. While Porsche didn’t tell us about the driving range, we know the battery can juice up from 5 to 80 per cent in only 25 minutes. To make the charging faster, engineers split the 800V pack into two.
There are some other things we know, such as the rear-mounted electronic locking differential and a boost of 15 per cent for the steering angle to make the zero-emission Macan easier to maneuver in the city. Furthermore, the automaker offers rear-wheel steering at up to five degrees that can function under 50 mph (80 km/h).
We need to bear in mind that both petrol-powered and electric Macans will be on sale for some years before ICE sales are banned.
Sources and Images: Motor1