The Macan EV feels like a Macan. The on-center steering feel. The handling in general. Torque is everywhere, and it feels quick by EV standards.
. Already announced: more than half the Porsches sold will be hybridized or full-electric models by 2025, and it's aiming to have 80 percent of its lineup EV only by 2030. That means with the lone exception ofwill be the first of its existing model lines to make the transition from internal combustion. To get a feel for how everything's coming along, Porsche offered us an early test drive of some Macan EV mules about a year before the new electrified compact SUV goes on sale.
The rear motor is located behind the rear axle, and there are a few reasons why. One being a silly nod to this car's rear-engine forbears. Silly, because how have the existing Macan, Cayenne, and Panamera survived? The placement does give the Macan EV a 48/52 front to rear weight balance, and we suspect the RWD Macan will be even more aft-biased as a result.
After being stuck behind a car going approximately 19 miles per hour on a tight and twisty in Malibu, we made an ill-advised pass. Naturally, there was almost immediately an oncoming car where we didn't want one to be. The Macan Turbo quickly, easily, and effectively made the pass and tucked itself back on the right side of the double yellow. Again, we'd like to extend an apology to everyone involved.
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