The Porsche Macan EV is coming Two years after Porsche confirmed that the Macan EV was in development, we are now hearing the first solid details about what the electric car will offer

The Macan is Porsche's best-selling car, so it has taken things slowly It is not going to replace another gas-powered Macan, which will also be launched alongside the electric model Here's everything we know about the Porsche Macan EV so far, including its range, features, and release date

The Porsche Macan EV is in the final stages of development, but will still not appear until late 2022; while it is not entirely clear when late 2022 is, Porsche has confirmed that the gas-powered Macan will also be launched at the same time

Pricing has also not yet been announced However, it is safe to say that this will not be a budget EV, as Porsche is not a cheap EV For comparison, the recent starting price for the 2021 Porsche Taycan EV range starts at $79,990 in the US and could go up to $185,000 for the Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo This equates to £70,690 and £138,826 in the UK, respectively

Although we have only seen prototypes of the Macan EV, official photos show a car that looks very similar to the current Macan crossover in both shape and design Things can change, but if you're a fan of the Macan's current look, you'll love what the Macan EV has to offer

However, despite sharing the name, the Porsche Macan EV is going to look different from the standard gasoline-powered Macan; images of the EV prototype show that the EV's headlights are slimmer and omit the grille that is found on gas-powered cars After all, electric engines do not require the constant airflow of an internal combustion engine

The test images also show a lower roofline, suggesting that the Macan EV will be more coupe-like than the current Macan The rear also appears to be slightly modified

Inside, leaked spy images show that the traditional gear shifter has been eliminated, providing a smoother, much less cluttered central console The Macan EV also features a large central infotainment display as well as a curved digital meter cluster and a second touchscreen for climate control

There also appears to be a rotary dial, which is speculated to control the touchscreen so that one does not have to blindly tap the smooth glossy screen to get things done

The Porsche Macan EV will utilize the same 800-volt charging architecture as the Taikan EV This means the car will be able to charge at up to 270 kW Battery size is unknown, but the Taycan has a choice of a larger 792 kWh or 934 kWh battery

As for range, we can only be certain that the Macan EV will offer "significantly" longer range than the Taycan; the 2021 Taycan 4S has an EPA-estimated range of 227 miles, which represents the absolute minimum expected

We can only hope that the car's range approaches the 300-mile mark that rival automakers like Ford, Tesla, and the upcoming Hummer EV are surpassing

It is not clear if the increased range means a larger battery Or does it mean that Porsche will be more power efficient, delivering 1 kW of power farther? A mix of both would be ideal

As with many things, details on the performance of the Macan EV are currently quite scarce In fact, Porsche has not officially said anything But we expect rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive models to be available, as many other EV manufacturers are offering

What we do know is that it will be built using the VW Group's premium platform electric architecture, which many car companies, including Audi, have adopted However, its architecture is all-encompassing and does not give any clues as to what we can expect from the Macan EV

While some companies like Hummer are entering the electric vehicle market in earnest, Porsche seems to be taking the slow road The company aims to have 80% of its vehicles be battery-powered EVs or plug-in hybrids by 2030, but there are no firm plans for when the Macan EV will completely replace gasoline-powered vehicles

It all depends on sales, and since the Macan is Proche's most popular car, it will probably be some time before it is discontinued But it is too early to say what the Macan EV will bring to the table

But whatever the range promise, the Macan EV should deliver more than the Porsche Taikan This would be a huge advantage for Porsche, even if it does not completely replace its gas portfolio

Still, there are many things we don't know yet This is to be expected from a car that won't be on the market for at least two more years So don't get too excited just yet and wait to see what Porsche has to offer