It did not take long for the Macan to become a fan favorite. Initially released in 2014, the Macan was Porsche’s answer to the increasingly popular crossover segment of vehicles. While the Cayenne had been in production since 2003, there wasn’t any middle ground between Porsche’s sports cars and their SUV. This is where the Macan stepped in — cleverly blending SUV practicality with sports car excitement. It featured Porsches Doppel Kupplungs transmission (PDK), sporty powertrain options, and class-defining driving dynamics for those not willing to sacrifice driving enjoyment for everyday practicality.
It took only 3 years for the Macan to become the best-selling model in the Porsche lineup. In that time it has seen a series of improvements, undergoing three generation changes, with the latest being the transition to Macan III in Q4 of 2021. The current generation Macan is available as a Macan 4, Macan T, Macan S, and Macan GTS. The range-topping GTS variant produces 434hp — continuing to set the standard for performance in its class.
What’s next for our most popular model? Electrification.
The all-electric Macan is planned to hit the market in 2024. As confirmed by Porsche Newsroom, the new model is currently in the late stages of development and testing. Development for this all-new model has focussed on efficiency, performance, and longevity. Advancements in 3D modeling for simulating aerodynamics and thermodynamics have played a major role in the development of the EV Macan. With temperature regulation and aerodynamics being paramount to efficiency, expect the EV Macan to have a slightly different appearance than its ICE counterpart. Porsche has stated that the development goal for the Macan EV is to be the sportiest model in the segment. With the current ICE Macan leading its segment in sportiness, one can expect this goal to be realized with the Macan EV. Before the all-electric Macan goes on sale, it will have completed over 3 million test kilometers worldwide in varying conditions. These test kilometers help ensure quality even in its first year of production.
This is not Porsche’s first electric rodeo. The Cayenne and Panamera have been offered as hybrids since 2010, and plug-in hybrids since 2014. The 918 Spyder was Porsche’s first foray into high-performance electrification, and in 2019 the first Porsche Taycan went on sale. The Taycan was Porsche’s first EV, and quickly set the gold standard for electric performance — with the current Porsche Taycan Turbo S currently holding the EV lap record at Nurburgring Nordschleife. With over 100,000 Taycans produced, the Macan EV will be the next chapter in Porsche’s accomplished electric history.
As the only High Voltage Hub in Western Canada, we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the all-new Macan EV. Official details on pricing and specifications have not yet been released by Porsche AG, but we are currently accepting inquiries and placeholders on Macan EV reservations.
Contact us to inquire about the upcoming Porsche Macan EV.