Porsche revolutionized the SUV market with the Cayenne and the Macan, significantly boosting its sales. Today, the German manufacturer wants to repeat this success in the electric vehicle segment with the new Macan EV. But what is really the price difference between the petrol and electric versions of the Macan?
Price, a barrier to the adoption of electric vehicles
One of the main obstacles to purchasing an electric vehicle, besides charging times and infrastructure, remains its price. Typically, each new generation of a model is more expensive than the previous one due to improvements in equipment, technology and sophistication.
The Macan EV, an exception to the rule
However, the Porsche Macan EV is an exception. Although it is an entirely new and electric model, it is more affordable than its thermal equivalent. Let's compare the prices of the different versions:
Thatโs a difference of โฌ5,689 in favor of the electric model.
Electrifying performance at a competitive price
The Macan EV is offered in two versions: the Macan 4 version with 408 hp and the Macan Turbo with 639 hp, the latter being offered from โฌ116,914.
In comparison, the most powerful petrol Macan, the GTS and its 441 hp, starts at โฌ112,272. Thus, at equal power, the electric version turns out to be more affordable. The Macan S and its 381 hp, which comes closest to the electric Macan 4, is priced at โฌ93,313, or โฌ7,231 more than its zero-emission counterpart.
The Macan Turbo, a concentrate of performance at a reasonable price
Despite almost 200 hp more power than the petrol Macan GTS, the electric Macan Turbo is only โฌ4,642 more expensive. In addition, with a range of 592 km, it has nothing to be ashamed of compared to its thermal equivalent.
The Macan EV, a wise choice for sports SUV enthusiasts
By offering the Macan EV at a lower price than the gasoline version, Porsche demonstrates that it is possible to combine performance, driving pleasure and electrification without sacrificing accessibility. This strategy could well appeal to many fans of sports SUVs keen to reduce their carbon footprint without compromising their demands in terms of dynamism.
The Macan EV proves that it is possible to offer a high-performance electric vehicle at a competitive price, paving the way for the democratization of electromobility in the premium SUV segment. It remains to be seen whether this bold pricing strategy will bear fruit and allow Porsche to repeat the success of the thermal Macan and Cayenne in the world of zero-emission vehicles.
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