Porsche Macan Electric review - Practicality & boot space
“There are more practical alternatives to the Porsche Macan Electric, and taller adults may find headroom tight”
The Porsche Macan Electric’s wheelbase is 86mm-longer than that of the outgoing combustion model, but that’s unfortunately not translated into the most spacious small SUV. Space for rear-seat passengers is only just adequate for taller adults, and if you go for a model with a panoramic roof, this will reduce headroom further.
Size comparison | |||
Model |
Length |
Width |
Height |
Porsche Macan |
4,784mm |
1,936mm |
1,622mm |
BMW iX3 |
4,734mm |
1,891mm |
1,668mm |
Maserati Grecale Folgore |
4,865mm |
1,948mm |
1,651mm |
Does the Porsche Macan Electric have a big boot?
The Porsche Macan Electric is a sleek-looking thing, but that sloping roofline does affect boot space somewhat, so despite the Macan’s on-paper figure, the more upright BMW iX3’s boot may be a little more usable. The Macan’s boot is a respectable size, though this differs depending on the model. While the Macan 4 boasts 540 litres, the Turbo’s boot capacity is reduced to just 480 litres. The seats fold in a 40:20:40 split, though, which helps to make it more versatile, and with the seats folded flat the Macan 4 can take up to 1,348 litres while the Turbo offers up 1,288 litres.
Boot space comparison | |
Model |
Boot space |
Porsche Macan (4) |
540 litres |
BMW iX3 |
510 litres |
Maserati Grecale Folgore |
535 litres |
Is the Porsche Macan Electric a good tow car?
While it may seem at odds with Porsche’s upmarket luxurious image, the Macan Electric can still prove useful when it comes to towing. The Macan 4 can tow a braked trailer weight of up to 2,000kg, which is a very respectable figure. Specifying the deploying towbar system doesn’t come cheap, though – you can expect to pay just shy of £1,000 for this feature.
Which Is Best?
Cheapest
- Name265kW 100kWh 5dr Auto
- Gearbox typeAuto
- RRP£67,255
Most Economical
- Name300kW 4 100kWh 5dr Auto
- Gearbox typeAuto
- RRP£69,855
Fastest
- Name470kW Turbo 100kWh 5dr Auto
- Gearbox typeAuto
- RRP£95,055