2026 · Electric compact luxury SUV
Porsche Macan Electric: stopping, space, visibility and safety, measured
An 800-volt Porsche with a sports-car stance.
Figures are for the Macan 4 Electric. Last checked Sep 1, 2026.
Where it stands among compact SUVs
- #1 of 17Wet road from 70 mph, 1 s reaction: 318 ft
- #6 of 17Driver head room, 6 ft 4 in driver: +1.0 in
- #5 of 10Cabin sound at 70 mph: 68 dBA
- #4 of 17Fuel or charging, 15,000 mi a year: $908/yr
Ranked against the default trim of every compact SUV in the catalog that has the figure.
At a glance
| Starting price, this trim | $86,350PublishedPorsche |
|---|---|
| Powertrain | Permanent-magnet synchronous front and rear motors, 800-volt · Dual motor AWD |
| 0–60 mph, tested or claimed | 4.5 sTestedMotorTrend |
| EPA efficiency | 102 MPGePublishedEPA |
| EPA range | 324 mi (521 km)PublishedEPA |
| Cargo behind the second row | 18.0 cu ft (510 L)TestedCar and Driver |
| Large suitcases, packed | 2Simulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Seats | 5Published |
| Crash ratings | Euro NCAP 5★ (2024) · no US crash test |
Acceleration
Why some cars pin you to the seat and others just hum along.
| Power | 402 hp (300 kW)PublishedPorsche |
|---|---|
| Torque | 479 lb-ft (649 Nm)PublishedPorsche |
| 0–60 mph, tested or claimed | 4.5 sTestedMotorTrend |
| 0–60 mph, our simulation | 4.5 sSimulatedfrom MotorTrend |
| Passing, 50–70 mph | 2.5 sTestedCar and Driver |
| Quarter mile | 13.1 sTestedMotorTrend |
Braking and stopping distance
The distance between "I saw it" and "I stopped" decides everything.
| Braking 60–0 mph, tested | 108 ft (32.9 m)TestedMotorTrend |
|---|---|
| Wet road from 70 mph, 1 s reaction | 318 ft (96.9 m)Simulatedfrom MotorTrend |
| Dry road from 70 mph, 1 s reaction | 248 ft (75.7 m)Simulatedfrom MotorTrend |
| Packed snow from 30 mph, 1 s reaction | 147 ft (44.7 m)Simulatedfrom MotorTrend |
Rollover
Where the weight sits decides how easily a car falls over.
| Sideways slide that trips it into a roll | 14 mph (23 km/h)Simulated, estimated inputs |
|---|---|
| Static stability factor (half-track ÷ CoG height) | 1.47Simulated, estimated inputs |
Efficiency and running costs
At highway speed most of your energy is spent shoving air.
| EPA efficiency | 102 MPGePublishedEPA |
|---|---|
| EPA range | 324 mi (521 km)PublishedEPA |
| Fuel or charging, 15,000 mi a year | $908/yrDerivedEPA |
| Steady 75 mph, our simulation | 34 kWh/100 mi (21.4 kWh/100 km)Simulatedfrom MotorTrend |
| Drag coefficient | 0.26PublishedPorsche |
Grip, snow and maneuvering
Four palm-sized patches of rubber. Every maneuver spends their grip.
| Skidpad grip, tested | 0.88 gTestedMotorTrend |
|---|---|
| Cornering grip, our simulation | 0.88 gSimulatedfrom MotorTrend |
| Pulling away on packed snow | 0.32 gSimulatedfrom MotorTrend |
| Turning circle | 39.7 ft (12.1 m)PublishedPorsche |
| Ground clearance | 7.2 in (18 cm)PublishedPorsche |
| Tires | All-season 235/55R20 · 285/45R20 · 235/55R20 · 285/45R20PublishedPorsche |
Space, luggage and fit
Will your knees, your luggage and your kids actually fit?
| Seats | 5Published |
|---|---|
| Large suitcases, packed | 2Simulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Carry-ons in the space left | 1Simulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Cargo behind the second row | 18.0 cu ft (510 L)TestedCar and Driver |
| Cargo, seats folded | 47.0 cu ft (1,331 L)TestedCar and Driver |
| Front trunk | 3.0 cu ft (85 L)TestedCar and Driver |
| Towing | 5,500 lb (2,495 kg)PublishedPorsche |
| Driver head room, 6 ft 4 in driver | +1.0 in (2 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs |
| Driver head room, 5 ft 11 in driver | +3.3 in (8 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs |
| Driver head room, 5 ft 4 in driver | +6.3 in (16 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs |
| Rear head room, 5 ft 11 in passenger | +1.9 in (5 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs |
| Rear knee room, 5 ft 11 in behind 5 ft 11 in | +2.1 in (5 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs |
| Rear head and knee, 6 ft 4 in behind 6 ft 4 in | −0.7 in head · −2.2 in kneeSimulated, estimated inputs |
Cabin noise
How loud is it inside at 70 mph, and what exactly are you hearing?
| Cabin sound at 70 mph | 68 dBATestedCar and Driver |
|---|
Visibility
Every car hides some of the road. How much, and who could be standing in it?
| Road hidden in front of the bumper, 5 ft 9 in driver | 29 ft (8.9 m)Simulated |
|---|---|
| Ground visible within 33 ft ahead | 30%Simulated |
Crash safety
Official crash ratings side by side, and the physics of what happens when two cars meet.
| Euro NCAP | 5★ (2024) · adult 90%TestedEuro NCAP |
|---|---|
| Curb weight | 5,296 lb (2,402 kg)TestedMotorTrend |
Macan Electric compared
Other compact SUVs
Sources
- Porsche Cars North America: Macan 4 Electric US configurator price, $2,350 delivery (2026-09)
- MotorTrend: 2025 Porsche Macan 4 Electric First Test (20-in wheels) (2025-06)
- US EPA (fueleconomy.gov): 2026 Porsche Macan 4 Electric (20-in wheels) ratings (2026-06)
- Car and Driver: Tested: 2025 Porsche Macan Electric (Macan 4, 22-in wheels) (2025-07)
- Porsche Cars North America: MY 2025 Macan Electric US specifications (2024-07)
- Porsche Newsroom USA: Updated Model Year 2026 Macan Electric (2025-08)
- Euro NCAP: Porsche Macan (electric) 2024 assessment, tested Macan 4 Electric (2026-09)
Badges: Published figures come from the maker, a regulator or a rating agency; Tested from an independent instrumented test; Simulated are computed by our physics from those inputs (how); Estimate means no published value exists. Confirm figures with the maker or your dealer before you buy.