With determination and without compromise, Porsche is “building” its own distinctive future in its field electric drive. Having shown strong credentials so far with the exotic Taycan, which was recently updated and had an official debut in Croatia, this time presents the new versions of the first all-electric SUV. As rightly pointed out, while the rear-wheel drive Macan focuses mainly on high efficiency and autonomy, the new Macan 4S comes to fill the gap between the Macan 4 and the Macan Turbo.
It should be noted that, like the models presented at the beginning of 2024, the 4S is equipped with the electronically controlled Porsche Traction Management (ePTM) system, which distributes drive power between the front and rear axles approximately five times faster than a conventional all-wheel drive system. The new Macan entry-level model in the world of purely electric SUVs from Porsche also draws its energy from a high-voltage battery with a capacity of 100 kWh. Performance is ensured exclusively by the rear axle motor used in the Macan 4, with a diameter of 210 mm, an active length of 200 mm and an output of 340 hp (250 kW). The motor has a 480 A pulse inverter (PWR), which uses the highly efficient semiconductor material silicon carbide (SiC) to ensure greater efficiency. This material significantly reduces switching losses in the PWR inverter and enables higher switching frequencies. Combined with Launch Control, the Macan produces up to 360 hp (265 kW), while its maximum torque reaches 563 Nm. When accelerating from a standstill, the Macan reaches 100 km/h in 5.7 seconds and its top speed reaches 220 km/h. Because it no longer has all-wheel drive, the Macan is 110 kg lighter than the Macan 4 and therefore requires less electrical energy. This results in a combined WLTP range of 641 km.
In more detail, the Macan 4S features a new rear-axle motor and a powerful SiC 600 A pulse inverter. The electric motor has a diameter of 230 mm and an active length of 150 mm. Together with the front-axle motor also used in the Macan 4 and Turbo, this results in a system output of 448 hp (330 kW), with a short-term overboost reaching 516 hp (380 kW). With Launch Control, the maximum torque reaches 820 Nm. The performance figures are equally impressive: with Launch Control, the Macan 4S completes the standard acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.1 seconds, while its top speed reaches 240 km/h. It has a combined range according to WLTP of 606 kilometres. The Macan 4S features the electronic damper control system Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) as standard equipment. The adaptive air suspension with tilt and height adjustment, the Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus) torque distribution system and the four-way steering system allow the chassis to be further optimized for greater performance and comfort.
In particular, the two new models feature all the advantages of the second generation Macan, including the progressive and timeless design with aerodynamically optimised aerodynamic characteristics (cw = 0.25). The 800 V architecture of the Premium Platform Electric (PPE) enables a DC charging capacity of up to 270 kW. The high-voltage battery can be charged from 10% to 80% in around 21 minutes at a suitable fast-charging station.
A new grey exterior colour called Slate Grey Neo is now available for all Macan models. The 20-inch wheels from the Macan S have been added to the wheel range. For all models, a new off-road design package is also available as an option, which further improves the everyday usability of the Macan. Difficult dirt roads and particularly steep inclines and descents can now be conquered even more easily than in the past. The modified geometry of the front bumper has increased the approach angle to 17.4 degrees, depending on the model (with the air suspension at an especially high level). Combined with the adaptive air suspension, the off-road design package also increases the ground clearance by 10 mm to 195 mm in the standard configuration.
Porsche offers the package in two colors: Vesuvius Grey and the exterior color of the car. In the second case, the front bumper, side skirts, diffuser panels and roof rails are painted accordingly. Matching 21-inch Vesuvius Grey off-road wheels are also available. For customers who opt for the version with the off-road design package in the exterior color carthe side spoilers are also painted in the same colour. The roof rails can be ordered in black, silver or Turbonite (Turbo only). For the Macan, Macan 4 and Macan 4S, the off-road front bumper with Vesuvius Grey insert is also available separately. The approach angle is increased as with the off-road design package.
In addition, with the electric version of the Macan, Porsche has introduced a completely new system of displays and controls to its successful SUV model. The Porsche Driver Experience offers a combination of digital and analogue elements. These include a curved 12.6-inch instrument cluster, a 10.9-inch passenger display, a head-up display system with augmented reality technology and ambient lighting. Once again, Porsche has completely redesigned the displays of all Macan models. It now includes an animated driver welcome graphic, an updated look and the new Themes app, which can be used to adjust the background colour of the displays and the ambient lighting to match the exterior colour, with twelve colours available.