The second-generation Porsche Macan is exclusively offered as an EV, which represents a bold move as it's one of the brand's best sellers.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox

The top model with 450 kW of power and 1,000 Nm of torque and a slightly weaker all-wheel drive model were available at the premiere. Now, Porsche is adding the longest-range version of the electric Macan with rear-wheel drive.

You’ll note the title of this review refers to the ‘Porsche Macan EV’. In truth, this car is just the ‘Macan’ – a clean-sheet new SUV intended to replace the long-serving combustion car. However, the market’s less-than-ravenous appetite for EVs has forced a rethink.

On a first stretch of highway driving, including peaks of 200 km/h, we recorded an average consumption of 22.7 kWh per 100 km. On a second trip, this time on country roads, the average dropped to 17.1 kWh per 100 km. That gives you an idea.

The base price is still high, but for Porsche prospects the Macan Electric is a polished piece that can either soothe or stimulate as the mood takes you

Electric Macan sold in Canada will benefit from a 2-year charging package, including free 30-minute charging sessions.

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The Macan has been the best-selling Porsche model for several years, setting a US market record with 26,947 units sold in 2023. More than one in three Porsches sold in the US is a Macan. This is arguably the most important model in Porsche's lineup, above even the 911, so the decision to make it an electric vehicle is a bold move.

The new Porsche Macan Electric has arrived. Every Canadian customer will be eligible for two years of complimentary charging at Electrify Canada. The Porsche Macan Electric’s battery can be charged from 10 to 80 percent within approximately 21 minutes at a 350kW station, under ideal conditions.

Discover the new Porsche Macan Electric, now with two years of complimentary charging at Electrify Canada stations. Pricing starts at CAD 94,900.