All-New 2025 Porsche Macan EV Challenges Tesla Model Y to a Broadway Dance-Off

Ask Tesla about it, and they’ll tell you that the only one you need is the Model Y. BMW and Audi would try to lure you into the (upcoming) iX3 and Q6 e-tron, respectively. Mercedes would tell you to pick the EQB or the larger EQE SUV, and Jaguar would gladly remind you that it has the I-Pace in its lineup.

There is a newcomer to the class, too, and it bears Porsche’s signature all over it. It is the brand-new Macan Electric, a model that celebrated its worldwide premiere over the web at the beginning of the year. Fast-forward to the present day, and you will find it at the 2024 New York Auto Show, sitting under the spotlight and attracting much attention.

Any EV from a reputable brand is bound to get its 15 minutes of fame and then some, so it is obvious that one signed by Porsche, namely the Macan Electric, falls into this category, too. But is it really the go-to model in this segment? Well, it depends on what your budget is and what your expectations are. And it's worth noting that this ride is not that sexy, especially for a Porsche.

It’s more a high-end premium hatchback than a crossover, and that’s due to the weird proportions. Still, it has a generous ground clearance for a mall crawler and comes with the usual plastic cladding on the wheel arches, front and rear bumpers, and side skirts to emphasize its more rugged (compared to a low-slung vehicle) nature. The front and rear designs are typical of modern-day rides from the Zuffenhausen brand, so you won’t mistake it for anything else.

The cockpit is also typical of other Porsche rides, and it is great to see that the automaker hasn’t gone for the tablet-like design when it comes to the central screen, which was neatly incorporated into the dashboard panel. It has a large center console, slim air vents, lots of physical buttons, and a three-spoke steering wheel, and customers can equip it with a whole bunch of premium materials that are available in different colors and then some.

Porsche’s Macan Electric family currently comprises the 4 Electric, with its 402 hp (408 ps/300 kW) on overboost, which starts from $78,800 in the US, and the Turbo Electric, which enjoys 576 hp (584 ps/430 kW) or 630 hp (639 ps/470kW) on overboost. The former needs 4.9 seconds to reach 60 mph (97 kph), and the latter can do it in just 3.1 seconds, in return for $105,300, which is its manufacturer’s recommended starting price in our market.