After twelve years of history, Porsche has announced the end of production of the combustion-engine Macan for the European market, scheduled for summer 2026. This model, launched in 2014, became a sales and profit pillar for the German brand, complementing the successful Cayenne. The decision responds to the need to focus resources on the new generation of the Macan, developed exclusively as an electric vehicle on the PPE platform.
PPE Platform and the Macan's Electric Leap ⚡
The new generation of the Macan is based on the PPE platform, developed in collaboration with Audi. This 800-volt architecture enables fast charging of up to 270 kW, reducing waiting times. The permanent magnet synchronous electric motors deliver power exceeding 600 hp in the sportier versions. The lithium-ion battery, with a usable capacity of 95 kWh, provides a range close to 500 kilometers according to the WLTP cycle. Porsche has worked on driving dynamics to maintain the essence of the original model.
Goodbye to the roar: hello to the silence of the wallet 💸
Purists will mourn the loss of the combustion engine's roar, but surely the sound of the electric charge in the bank account will console them. The combustion Macan was the goose that laid the golden eggs, an SUV that sold like hotcakes at a fair. Now, with the electric version, customers can boast of ecological awareness while accelerating from 0 to 100 in less time than it takes them to complain about the lack of sound. After all, silence is also golden.