Electric Macan coming in 2023

THE ALL-ELECTRIC Porsche Macan is ready to be tested on the road after initial testing and development on the grounds of the Porsche Development Center in Weissach. The highly-camouflaged prototype of the compact SUV will make its world premiere in 2023, and by then will have covered some 1.8 million test miles worldwide in varying conditions.

There are 20 digital prototypes for simulation in a number of development categories, such as aerodynamics, energy management and acoustics. The engineers are using simulations to fine-tune details such as the cooling air ducts. The calculations not only take into account different arrangements of the components, they also reflect real-life temperature differences. The demanding test program includes tests such as the charging and conditioning of the high-voltage battery, which has to meet very rigorous standards.