It was a moment that automotive fans and experts have been waiting for a while - the unveiling of the 2024 Porsche Macan EV. The first all-electric SUV from the brand is off to great initial impressions, promises a lot of driving fun, and delivers a lot of advanced technology. Its pricing though is steep and varies wildly depending on where you live. Thankfully, Porsche got the configurator up and running for both the Macan 4 and Macan Turbo and we did all the digging - so you don’t have to.

Starting with the US, the Porsche Macan 4 is priced at US$ 80,450 before taxes and delivery costs. This being the US, the price is MSRP meaning what you find at your local dealer may be quite different. Although the Macan 4 isn’t the fastest, it is quicker than the standard version of the gas-powered Macan and the Macan T. In terms of its performance, the electric version falls just under the Macan S which starts at US$ 73,950. Not really a chop-change difference but the gas-powered Macan is the 1st gen vehicle while the electric version is a completely new animal.

Moving on to the Porsche Macan Turbo - at US$ 106,950 it is the most expensive Macan out of the gate, but it is the fastest as well. Gas-powered Macan GTS, priced at US$ 88,450, is only about half a second quicker than Macan 4, and the Turbo electric version leaves it in the dust - unless you count the top speed as important. In that case, the GTS keeps the crown. Jumping across the pond to good old Europe, the story gets a little murky. Depending on where you live and where you shop for the new Macan, the prices will change quite a lot. The entry-level Macan 4 starts at €84,100 in Germany but in Spain, the same car is € 85,382 exactly. The gap gets even wider when it comes to the Turbo model - € 114,600 in Germany and € 116,914 in Spain. If you like the Swiss Alps then you better have deep pockets - Macan 4 starts at a rather steep € 102,047 while the Turbo comes with a € 139,755 price tag. That’s nearly US$ 152,000 before you even start piling on the optional stuff.

 

Talking about the optional equipment - this being Porsche, the list is long. Long and expensive. Simple things like color-coded seatbelts will set you back US$ 600 in the US. 22” wheels with carbon aero blades? That’ll be US$ 7,410. You can have a personalized logo that illuminates placed on the seats for a low US$ 660 coupled with a contrasted seat center for an additional US$ 1,300. A bespoke car key will set you back US$ 770 and a set of floor mats will complete the look at US$ 1,270. Interestingly enough, the optional equipment in Europe costs pretty much the same - still a pretty penny. You can only imagine the prices for optional tech stuff - ticking all the available options skyrockets to the equivalent of another Macan. Surprisingly, if you want a cheap electric Macan you should head to the UK. There you can have the Turbo for the equivalent of € 111,321 while the Macan 4 starts at a bit more sensible € 81,792 - still not as low as in the US.

While looking through pricing across the world, we have noticed different power outputs for each of the models. In the US Macan 4 is listed with 382 hp while in Europe it comes with 387 hp. The Turbo version in the US offers 576 hp while the same car in Europe comes with 584 hp. The difference is only because of the metric PS and US hp are slightly off - the output for both models is 285 kW and 430 kW respectively - 300 kW and 430 kW with overboost. Another discrepancy crept up while looking at the battery - while the Porsche press release stated the usable capacity as 95 kWh, the specification pages quote 96 kWh. Not a big difference but it’s there. The interesting bit about the battery is that it’s made by CATL in China, according to a recent report by the Cailian media outlet. Unfortunately, we don’t have any more details about which technology goes into the Porsche’s battery - it could be the Qilin tech since the pack itself is fairly compact and yet offers sizable capacity.

All-electric Porsche Macan is here and it is a huge moment for the VW Group, not just for the Porsche. It will be followed by the new Audi Q6 e-tron and then by the first electric Porsche Boxster. While the Macan is available for orders in most of the markets, curiously it will launch in China - its biggest customer base - on April 25. The company is accepting orders in China but the prices have not been yet revealed.