The Macan Electric will be created on Porsche's new PPE platform, which is similar to the Taycan's J1 but offers a few crucial improvements. According to Porsche, these alterations equate to more power and better handling while maintaining a strong range. The new EV platform will also be shared with Audi-Porsche's cousin company.
A new battery pack, split into 12 modules and containing 100 kWh, is the first step. This pack will be able to utilize an 800-volt architecture, like the Taycan, meaning it can go from 5 percent battery to 80 percent in 25 minutes.
Though we don't have an exact figure yet, Porsche claims that the Electric Macan's range will surpass that of the Taycan. The Taycan gets just under 250 miles (402 km) on the EPA test cycle- meaning that the new electric car could possibly get close to 300 miles (482 km) on a single charge.
The battery will power a dual-motor setup that produces more than 600 horsepower and 740 lb-ft of torque. The majority of the power will go to the rear wheels; however, because there are two motors, torque can be adjusted from front to back as needed--giving the new Macan Electric an advantage over other vehicles. Additionally, trims with high-end performance features will be able to utilize side-to-side torque vectoring at the rear.
The air suspension will not only allow you to adjust the ride height on the go, but also gives you a wider range of damping settings to choose from. Additionally, rear subframe mounting via bushings is said to improve handling dynamics and reduce noise, vibration, and harshness.
According to Porsche, Electric Macan will have its grand debut in 2023 and be available to customers by early 2024.
Source: Jalopnik
