Porsche plans to launch a redesigned Macan that includes electrical energy early subsequent yr but in addition might hold the present gas-powered mannequin on sale for some time.
The transition interval during which the 2 variations are offered concurrently might stretch longer than beforehand deliberate because of the uncertainty of the market’s swap to EVs.
Citing vendor sources, Automotive Information (subscription required) reported on Thursday that Porsche held a vendor assembly within the Canary Islands this week the place the automaker stated it might delay plans to section out the gas-powered Macan from the present goal of 2025 or 2026. One of many most important causes of concern, in accordance with the report, is the dearth of charging infrastructure.
Porsche will reportedly make the choice primarily based on gross sales efficiency over the following two years.
Electrical Porsche Macan prototype
The Macan was Porsche’s second hottest mannequin final yr, managing 86,724 deliveries. The Cayenne was the most well-liked with 95,604 deliveries over the identical interval.
Albrecht Reimold, Porsche’s manufacturing chief, a yr in the past stated the electrical Macan ought to in the long run match the volumes of the gas-powered mannequin. Porsche has additionally acknowledged that it’s aiming to have each car in its lineup other than the 911 powered by batteries by the tip of the last decade, creating an EV gross sales mixture of 80%.
Porsche has been noticed testing prototypes of the electrical Macan. The car will look just like the gas-powered mannequin however sport the extra square-shaped headlights that debuted on the Taycan and have since transitioned to the Cayenne with the SUV’s 2024 replace.
Underpinning the electrical Macan shall be Volkswagen Group’s new PPE (Premium Platform Electrical) modular platform developed by Audi and Porsche. Audi is out testing a Q6 E-Tron, which would be the first recipient of the platform and a detailed relative of the electrical Macan.
