Porsche has expanded its lineup for its first all-electric SUV with the first rear-wheel-drive Macan model. Additionally, while the focus for the rear-wheel-drive Macan was primarily on high efficiency and range, a new Macan 4S will fill the gap between the Macan 4 and the Macan Turbo. (Earlier post.)
Like the models introduced at the start of 2024, the 4S is equipped with the electronically controlled Porsche Traction Management (ePTM) system, which distributes the drive power between the front and rear axles around five times faster than a conventional all-wheel-drive system.
The new Macan RWD entry model gets its energy from a high-voltage battery with a gross energy content of 100 kWh. Propulsion is provided exclusively by the rear-axle motor that is used in the Macan 4, with a diameter of 210 millimeters, an active length of 200 mm and output of 250 kW (340 PS).
The electric motor has a 480-amp pulse inverter (PWR) in which the highly efficient semiconductor material silicon carbide (SiC) is used to provide higher efficiency. It significantly reduces switching losses in the PWR and enables higher switching frequencies.
In combination with Launch Control, the Macan produces up to 265 kW (360 PS) of overboost power, and the maximum torque is 563 N·m. From a standing start, the car reaches the 100 km/h mark in 5.7 seconds and has a top speed of 220 km/h.
By forgoing all-wheel drive, the Macan is 110 kilograms lighter than the Macan 4 and therefore requires less electricity for propulsion. This results in a combined WLTP range of up to 641 km (398 miles).
The Macan 4S has a new rear-axle motor and a powerful 600-amp SiC pulse inverter. The electric motor has a diameter of 230 millimeters and an active length of 150 millimeters. Together with the front-axle motor also used in the Macan 4 and the Turbo, this results in a system output of 330 kW (448 PS) with a short power overboost to up to 380 kW (516 PS).
With Launch Control, the maximum torque is 820 N·m. With Launch Control, the Macan 4S makes the standard sprint from 0 – 100 km/h in 4.1 seconds and has a top speed of 240 km/h. It has a combined WLTP range of up to 606 km (377 miles). The Macan 4S is equipped with Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) electronic damping control as standard. The adaptive air suspension with levelling system and height adjustment, the Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus) and the rear-axle steering allow the chassis to be further optimised for increased performance and comfort.
The two new models have all the qualities of the second generation of the Macan, including the progressive design with range-optimized aerodynamics (cw = 0.25). The 800-volt architecture of the Premium Platform Electric (PPE) enables a DC charging capacity of up to 270 kW. The high-voltage battery can be charged from 10 to 80 per cent within around 21 minutes at a suitable fast-charging station.
The two new Macan models are available to order now and will be delivered to customers in the second half of the year. Prices including VAT and country-specific equipment start in Germany at €80,700 for the Macan and €90,700 for the Macan 4S.
Source from Green Car Congress
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