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Porsche Rolls Out 2026 Macan EV Upgrades and Opens Orders, Recasts Battery Strategy

The company signals a more flexible electrification path, shifting Cellforce to R&D, with combustion and hybrid models staying on sale into the 2030s.

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Porsche Cayenne EV Prototype Drive: The New 1000 Horsepower Electric SUV

Overview

  • Model-year 2026 Macan Electric adds a smartphone Digital Key, new parking aids including Reversing Assist and Trained Parking, a Transparent Hood camera view, an AI-enhanced Voice Pilot, and in-car gaming via AirConsole.
  • Orders for the updated Macan EV are live with U.S. deliveries slated for spring 2026, and all-wheel-drive variants now tow up to 5,500 pounds as the Charging Planner gains station/provider prioritization.
  • Porsche says it will no longer produce battery cells in-house, refocusing its Cellforce unit on research and development due to volume and economies-of-scale constraints.
  • The brand confirms it will keep internal-combustion and hybrid models in the lineup well into the 2030s alongside new electric offerings.
  • Recent prototype drives of the Cayenne Electric report an 800-volt PPE platform, roughly 108 kWh usable battery, peak DC charging around 400 kW, WLTP range above 600 km, and three variants; reported Turbo power figures vary across outlets and production specs remain unconfirmed, with deliveries targeted for 2026.