Porsche has brought the GTS badge to its electric SUV lineup with the first all-electric Macan GTS, and it’s every bit as aggressive as you’d expect. The new Macan GTS has a top speed of 155 mph, soaring from 0 to 62 mph in just 3.8 seconds and delivering up to 420kW (571PS).
A dedicated Track Mode, adapted from the Taycan, improves battery cooling to sustain higher performance for longer sessions without power drop-off, which is something Tesla’s Model Y Performance still struggles with under repeated acceleration runs.
Visually, the GTS looks mean. You get black accents across the front, sides and rear, smoked headlights and taillights, and a distinctive diffuser that gives the back end real presence. It sits on 21-inch wheels as standard, although 22-inch RS Spyder Design alloys are available if you want to push the look even further. Inside, Porsche’s gone all-in on Race-Tex, with the material covering the seats, steering wheel, armrests and dashboard panels. You can match the decorative stitching and seatbelts to the exterior in Carmine Red, Slate Grey Neo or Lugano Blue.
“GTS models are often the sweet spot of a Porsche model’s lineup, offering performance and styling upgrades without a massive extra outlay,” said automotive expert Steve Fowler. “In the case of the Macan Electric GTS, that’s exactly the case — you get the look, feel and performance without the biggest price tag. I love a Porsche GTS model for those exact reasons.”
The Macan GTS gets a combined Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) range of up to 363 miles, per testing, and supports 270kW DC fast charging, taking it from 10 percent to 80 percent in just 21 minutes. That’s more than enough to make it a genuinely usable everyday EV with a proper sporty edge. While the Tesla Model Y Performance might edge out the Macan GTS on price and speed, Porsche’s option is going to give you a more traditional experience that lasts a lot further on the road.
Source: CNET.
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