Porsche is a company that is truly forward-looking. The German brand is committed to developing zero-emission vehicles and is now one step closer to building an electric version of the Macan SUV.
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Due for launch in 2023, the electric Macan has now begun real-world testing, where the company will improve its performance, design, battery technology and driving dynamics.
The all-electric Macan will be based on the company's new Premium Platform Electric (PPE) architecture, which will underpin a wide range of vehicles. This platform was recently unveiled on the upcoming Audi A6 e-tron concept at the Shanghai motor show.
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The PPE platform will support future Volkswagen Group models.
Porsche hasn't revealed specific details about the Macan, other than confirming that it will be built on the PPE platform.
One of the biggest advantages of this new platform is its ability to maximize battery space. The A6 e-tron has a massive 100kWh battery, which gives the vehicle a claimed range of over 700km on a single charge.
It is equipped with the most up-to-date 800V charging technology, which can accept up to 270kW of energy through high-performance chargers.
This means it can add more than 300 kilometers of range in 10 minutes and can reach from five to 80 percent of the battery charge in just 25 minutes.
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Porsche aims to make the Macan electric vehicle the sportiest vehicle in its class and will use a range of tests to ensure this happens, including a mix of simulated and real-world testing. Its performance will be a key attraction.
The recently launched Porsche Taycan Turbo S reaches 100km/h in just 2.8 seconds.
Porsche board member Michael Steiner says the brand will continue to offer gasoline versions of the Macan.
"In Europe, demand for electric vehicles continues to grow, but the pace of change varies significantly across the world. That is why we will launch another alternative to the Macan during 2021," says Steiner.
Information source: news.com.au
