Porsche’s latest all-electric model, the Macan Electric, is a sleek, sophisticated SUV with the marque’s trademark silhouette, sporty aesthetic, and elegant interior. It caters to the increasing and sustained demand for electric vehicles that look as striking as their fuelled counterparts but are future-ready and efficient to run.
The market’s response to some electric and hybrid vehicles has been lukewarm, often due to compromises on power, less advanced steering and handling, or minimal ranges per charge—something Porsche has been keen to change with its latest model.
Design911, specialists in Porsche OEM parts, components, restorations, and servicing, share a first look at what you can expect from the Macan EV as a driver and enthusiast, including the advanced tech and performance functionality it provides as a high-end electric car built for the modern road.
Performance and Handling for the 2025 Porsche Macan EV
The opportunity to test drive a brand-new Porsche is always exciting, and one of the first things that struck us about the Macan Electric was the smoothness, near-silent motor, and refined engineering that have been built into the car.
Drivers can opt for ultra-smooth air suspension in the Turbo model, which makes road surfaces feel as even as glass, with sound-deadening features that mean even motorway noise is subtle and doesn’t interfere with the driving experience.
The electric motors fitted in the Turbo Macan also provide a remarkable 630 HP—over 100 HP more than some leading EVs. A sports setting eliminates movement on twisty turns and tight corners, augmented by reliable, rapidly responsive brakes, and a sense of power propels the Macan from corners and bends. The 0-60 MPH time clocks in at 3.3 seconds.
The Macan bucks the trend in terms of the perceptions that EVs represent a step-down. Although you’ll need to replenish your battery more often if you’re driving the Macan Turbo, with an official 367-mile range compared to 398 miles achievable through the basic Macan Electric, the performance is best in class.
How the Porsche EV Driving Experience Stacks Up Against Expectations
Porsche is a brand built on excellence, and the Macan doesn’t disappoint. The optional specs are as varied as you might anticipate, and the air suspension is well worthwhile if you want a gentle, cushioned feel when navigating bumpier road surfaces.
If you leave the driving mode in normal, the steering feels light and pliable for parking and navigating narrow corners, but with the robust handling feel you’ll be used to if you usually drive a Porsche. However, the steering lock and turning circle are fantastic, making narrow car parks and mini roundabouts a breeze.
Sport Plus mode is undoubtedly all about fun, and the suspension ensures the Macan stays level with minimal lean through corners. If you’re driving in fast traffic or merging with a lane, this mode gives you an extra boost of speed and rapid acceleration, especially in the Turbo model.
Drivers with the Macan Electric can use cruise control, which comes as standard, albeit not radar-guided cruise, which may mean adding adaptive cruise functionality to the specs is preferable for those who spend a considerable amount of time on the motorway.
The Macan Electric has a generous 540 litres of boot space, not as extensive as some larger models but more than suited for most drivers. Opting for an enhanced sound system upgrade means that total vehicle storage drops a little.
Interior Styling, Gadgets and Safety Features in the Porsche Macan Electric
The dashboard and cabin have been designed to mimic the aesthetic appeal of the Taycan Electric. From a purely visual standpoint, they look a world away from the older petrol-fuelled Macan, with characteristic attention to detail.
Drivers can enjoy the high-definition dials behind the steering wheel, the curved 12.3-inch screen, and a customisable display that they can adjust or control using the switches installed within the steering wheel.
As far as entertainment goes, the twin-screen graphics are sharp, the settings are easy to personalise, and you can modify the driving modes and settings you’re likely to use most. There are also additional side screens for passengers to choose music, watch videos, or manage the GPS navigation system.
The standard interior is cool and classic, or you can opt for an extended leather pack, with cubbyholes for storage in the doors and beneath the armrests and well-configured bottle and drink holders to ensure coffee cups and water bottles don’t make the air conditioning settings hard to reach.
Other features include driver awareness detection to improve safety and alertness and lane-changing and lane-keeping capabilities.
For drivers and passengers, all but the tallest should find the Macan EV comfortable and spacious. It has good amounts of legroom and head height in the back—despite its sporty lines, it’s perfectly capable of being a family car—and rear climate panels to ensure anybody in the back seats can choose their own settings.
The Range and Charging Capacity of the Porsche Macan Electric
Last but not least, let’s talk about range—something that drivers considering a transition from a fuelled car always need to consider. The Macan Electric basic model has the longest range per charge, at 398 miles, based on a 95 kWh battery capacity, although this falls gradually for higher power output models.
For instance, the Macan 4 has a 380-mile range, the Macan 4S 377, and the Turbo 367, while acknowledging that using the Turbo’s most powerful and aggressive performance settings and features is likely to mean that the maximum range will drop further.
However, in return for a seamless driving experience, excellent comfort, ample storage, and advanced steering, handling, and entertainment, an average 280-mile range in variable driving and traffic conditions, or 300 miles for lower-powered Macan models, is setting a great benchmark for how EVs should—and can—perform!
