• Long range on base car
• Rapid 270kW charging
• Less efficient AWD versions

What are the running costs?

Running costs will vary depending on which Macan you choose. The rear-wheel-drive car is the most efficient, returning more than 4.0mi/kWh in our hands. That’s impressive for a heavy SUV, and enough to beat the official WLTP range of 381 miles.

Move up to the 4, 4S or Turbo, and that efficiency drops. The Macan 4S managed 2.8 miles per kWh on the same test route, and the Turbo will use even more. As with any EV, how and where you drive makes a big difference to real-world range.

All versions support rapid DC charging up to 270kW, meaning a 10-to-80% top-up can take as little as 21 minutes if you can find a fast enough charger. Home AC charging at 11kW takes around eight hours from empty.

Servicing and warranty

Porsche offers a three-year unlimited mileage warranty as standard, with eight years or 100,000 miles of cover for the battery. That’s on par with most premium EV rivals.

Service intervals are every two years or 20,000 miles, and the Porsche dealer network is well established and EV-savvy thanks to the Taycan. Service plans are available and can help keep running costs predictable.

Unlike some rivals, Porsche doesn’t offer extended warranty cover by default, so it’s worth investigating third-party options if you plan to keep your Macan long-term.

Reliability

• Proven EV tech
• Shares parts with Taycan
• Too new to fully judge

It’s early days for the new Macan, but early impressions are promising. It’s based on the same PPE architecture as the Audi Q6 E-Tron and shares a lot of components with the Porsche Taycan (aside from some embarrassing recalls), which has generally proven reliable.

The battery and drivetrain come with long warranties, and the tech inside has mostly been seen before across the VW Group. That bodes well for long-term dependability.

As ever with premium EVs, some electronic glitches are possible – but Porsche’s dealer support and remote update capability help mitigate that risk.