2025 Porsche Macan EV launched in Malaysia – up to 639 PS, 641 km range, RM430,000 to RM635,000

Ten months on from its world premiere in Singapore, the second-generation Porsche Macan has been launched in Malaysia. The latest version of Zuffenhausen’s popular entry-level SUV is the brand’s second pure electric model after the Taycan and the first to utilise one of its storied existing model names.

As per global markets, there are a total of four variants being offered here – the base two-wheel-drive Macan, the Macan 4, the Macan 4S and the high-performance Macan Turbo. Nett prices inclusive of local taxes but without options are as per previous estimates and are as follows:

Porsche Macan – RM430,000
Porsche Macan 4 – RM445,000
Porsche Macan 4S – RM525,000
Porsche Macan Turbo – RM635,000

All models come with an eight-year/160,000 km battery warranty and can have their warranties extended up to 15 years through Porsche Malaysia.

Each variant brings with it a corresponding increase in performance, culminating in the supercar-baiting Macan Turbo. To reduce complexity, all models get a 100 kWh nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery, of which 95 kWh is useable. Here are the detailed specs of each model:

Porsche Macan

Single-motor rear-wheel drive
340 PS (250 kW) or 360 PS (265 kW) with overboost; 563 Nm of torque
0-100 km/h in 5.7 seconds
Top speed 220 km/h
641 km range (WLTP)
270 kW DC fast charging; 10 to 80% charge in 21 minutes
11 kW AC charging; full charge in 10 hours
Road tax RM395 (based on nominal output)

Porsche Macan 4

Dual-motor all-wheel drive
387 PS (285 kW) or 408 PS (300 kW) with overboost; 650 Nm of torque
0-100 km/h in 5.2 seconds
Top speed 220 km/h
613 km range (WLTP)
270 kW DC fast charging; 10 to 80% charge in 21 minutes
11 kW AC charging; full charge in 10 hours
Road tax RM515 (based on nominal output)

Porsche Macan 4S

Dual-motor all-wheel drive
448 PS (330 kW) or 516 PS (380 kW) with overboost; 820 Nm of torque
0-100 km/h in 4.1 seconds
Top speed 240 km/h
606 km range (WLTP)
270 kW DC fast charging; 10 to 80% charge in 21 minutes
11 kW AC charging; full charge in 10 hours
Road tax RM665 (based on nominal output)

Porsche Macan Turbo

Dual-motor all-wheel drive
584 PS (430 kW) or 639 PS (470 kW) with overboost; 1,130 Nm of torque
0-100 km/h in 3.3 seconds
Top speed 260 km/h
591 km range (WLTP)
270 kW DC fast charging; 10 to 80% charge in 21 minutes
11 kW AC charging; full charge in 10 hours
Road tax RM1,240 (based on nominal output)

The Macan is built on the Volkswagen Group’s Premium Platform Electric (PPE) that also underpins the Audi A6 e-tron and Q6 e-tron. Like the Taycan, it gets an 800-volt electrical architecture that enables its high DC fast charging speeds, but it loses that car’s two-speed rear gearbox.

Dynamically, the car can be had with rear-wheel steering at up to five degrees (a first for the Macan, shortening the turning circle by a metre) and Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus). The Macan 4S and Turbo come as standard with dual-valve air suspension (another first) with Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) adaptive dampers, optional on the other variants.

As to be expected, the Macan enters a new generation with an ample size increase. Measuring 4,784 mm long, 1,938 mm wide and 1,622 mm tall, the new car is 58 mm longer, 11 mm wider and 26 mm taller than its predecessor, while its 2,893 mm wheelbase is 86 mm longer.

Despite this, the car is still recognisably a Macan by way of its curvaceous design and distinctive side blades in the doors. There are some changes, however – the jettisoning of the petrol engine has freed up space for a lower bonnet, while the LED headlights are now split, with four-point daytime running lights at the top and the main projectors nestled within the front bumper.

At the rear, you’ll find a full-width taillight strip (a trademark of modern Porsches) and sleeker coupé-like roofline. The latter, combined with the active grille shutter and rear spoiler, results in a drag coefficient as low as 0.25. Despite this, the boot is larger than the previous model at 540 litres (versus 488 litres), and there’s also a 911-style 84 litre front boot to bump up the cargo capacity increase to 136 litres. Fold down the rear seats and you’ll get 1,348 litres of luggage space at the back.

Inside, the Macan carries over the tech-heavy approach taken by the Taycan, incorporating a 12.6-inch curved instrument display, a 10.9-inch infotainment touchscreen and an optional second 10.9-inch screen for the front passenger.

The Porsche Communication Management (PCM) software now runs on the Android Automotive OS, providing faster voice control, a new app store and the ability to display Apple CarPlay and Android Auto maps right in the instrument cluster. An augmented reality head-up display is also available.

One major development since the Taycan is that Porsche has thankfully backed off from its screens-or-nothing approach. Just like the new Panamera, the Macan comes with physical air-con toggles and a volume knob, situated on a centre console that now offers plenty of storage thanks to the lack of a transmission.

The third display in front of the passenger can play videos from YouTube or even TikTok, with a special film in place so the driver won’t be distracted while on the move. Speaking of, the driver is seated up to 28 mm lower in the cabin for a more connected feel with the car – an impressive feat considering the battery pack is placed under the floor. At the back, the Macan remains a snug fit for tall adults, but the second-generation model does offer more leg- and headroom than the original version.

For the Malaysian market, the Macan comes as standard with speed-sensitive Power Steering Plus, a power-opening charging port cover, four-zone climate control, 360-degree camera system, park assist, a 230-volt power outlet in the boot and a 14-speaker 710-watt Bose sound system. The uprated 21-speaker, 1,470-watt Burmester system is an eye-watering RM17,811 option.