Porsche built an amazing electric Macan, but it comes with a hefty price tag. Unlike some other car companies that cut corners on features to keep costs down (slow charging, cheap interiors), Porsche delivers a top-notch product in every way. This quality, however, makes the car too expensive for most people.
The base price of the 2025 Porsche Macan 4 Electric starts at $78,800. While this might not seem outrageous for a compact electric SUV, it’s significantly more expensive than a Tesla Model Y Performance ($51,490) with similar size. However, the Porsche offers superior driving dynamics, a nicer interior, and faster charging capabilities.
The Macan boasts a 100 kWh battery with a usable capacity of 95 kWh. It can be charged from 10% to 80% in just 21 minutes on a 350kW charger. While this is impressive, it comes with a limitation. Currently, the Macan uses a CCS port and Porsche hasn’t released adapters for Tesla’s Supercharger network.
Despite the high price, the Macan is a significant car. It’s the first to use Porsche’s all-new electric platform (PPE), which has big plans for the future. This platform, also being adopted by Audi and other Volkswagen Group brands, promises faster charging with 800V architecture, better software integration, and more features to stay competitive in the ever-evolving electric car market.
So You Want a Fancy Electric Macan? You Better Get Your Pocket Ready
The price jump from the old gas-powered Macan (starting in the low-$60,000 range) to the new electric version is significant. The base price for the 2025 Porsche Macan 4 Electric starts at $78,800.
Sure, the electric Macan offers better driving dynamics, a nicer interior, and faster charging compared to a Tesla Model Y Performance, but the Tesla is considerably cheaper ($51,490) because it benefits from economies of scale (being the best-selling car globally) and has a simpler interior.
But here’s the thing with Porsche: they are known for their extensive customization options, and those extras add up quickly. Many features that are standard on other cars are optional extras on the Macan, including the headliner, windshield glass, upgraded pedals, air filtration system, rear sun blinds, heated steering wheel, and lane-keeping system.
On top of that, extras like the Burmester sound system cost $4,700, the passenger-facing display is $1,570, and even “Porsche Electric Sport Sound” is an additional $490!
The result? At the test drive event, the cheapest electric Macan had a price tag of $99,280, with the other two reaching around $112,000 each. The top-of-the-line Turbo models cost between $124,000 and $130,000!
Despite the hefty price tag, there’s a lot to love about the electric Macan. Porsche hasn’t released the official EPA range estimate yet, but the WLTP range is 381 miles, which should translate to a good highway range. The charging speed is also best-in-class, and it comes standard with all-wheel drive, a popular feature for SUVs.
