Porsche India showcased its first all-electric SUV, the Macan Electric, at the Auto Expo 2025. Officially launched in early 2024, the Macan Electric represents a new chapter for Porsche in the Indian electric vehicle market. The Macan Electric combines performance and luxury in a compact SUV package, built on a fresh platform and taking design cues from the Taycan, Porsche’s flagship electric sedan.
Design Dimensions and Features
The Porsche Macan Electric is a compact premium SUV with the following dimensions:
- Length: 4,784 mm
- Width: 1,938 mm
- Height: 1,621 mm
- Wheelbase: 2,893 mm
Adhering to Porsche’s signature and sporty design, the Macan Electric features sharp LED headlights at the front and frameless side doors, enhancing its athletic stance. The SUV rides on 20-inch alloy wheels, while a full-width LED light bar and modern Porsche badging complete the design at the rear.
Luxurious Cabin and Technology
Inside, the Macan Electric delivers a premium, modern cabin experience with high-quality materials. Key features include:
- Infotainment and Displays: A 10.9-inch infotainment system, a 12.6-inch digital driver’s display, and an additional 10.9-inch passenger display.
- Comfort and Convenience: Dual-zone climate control, ambient lighting, an optional head-up display, and 18-way adjustable front seats.
- Audio: A 14-speaker Bose premium sound system.
- Safety: Eight airbags, a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), ISOFIX mounts, electronic stability control (ESC), and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).
Performance and Range
A 95 kWh battery pack powers the Macan Electric. The top-spec Turbo variant has a dual-motor setup, delivering 639 bhp and 1,130 Nm of torque. The SUV accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.3 seconds and reaches a top speed of 260 km/h.
With a claimed range of up to 590 km (WLTP), the Macan Electric balances daily usability with long-distance capability. It supports DC fast charging, allowing the battery to recharge from 10% to 80% in approximately 21 minutes.
Pricing and Competition
Priced at ₹1.21 crore (ex-showroom), the Macan Electric is positioned in the luxury electric SUV segment. It competes with the Audi Q8 e-tron and the BMW iX.
We’ve driven the Macan Electric, and you can watch the video here for a closer look at this luxury electric SUV.
