Porsche Macan Electric RWD vs 4
Verdict
At RM430,000 for the Porsche Macan Electric RWD and RM445,000 for the Porsche Macan Electric 4, the RM15,000 gap buys a second motor, all-wheel drive, 50 hp more and a 0.5-second quicker 0–100 km/h time. The trade is 28 km less range, from 641 km down to 613 km, plus RM90 more road tax a year. Both use the same 100.0 kWh battery, have the same 540-litre boot and top out at 220 km/h. For most Malaysian buyers, the RWD is the cleaner buy.
Pick the Porsche Macan Electric RWD if you want the longer 641 km range, lower running cost and the same size, battery and boot for RM15,000 less.
Pick the Porsche Macan Electric 4 if you specifically want dual-motor all-wheel drive and the quicker 5.2-second 0–100 km/h time.
Key differences
- Price: Porsche Macan Electric RWD RM430,000 vs Porsche Macan Electric 4 RM445,000
- Motor layout: single motor vs dual motor
- Driven wheels: rear-wheel drive vs all-wheel drive
- Power: 355 hp vs 405 hp
- 0–100 km/h: 5.7 seconds vs 5.2 seconds
- EV range: 641 km vs 613 km
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 430,000✓ | RM 445,000 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Motor | Single motor | Dual motor |
| Power | 355 hp | 405 hp✓ |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 5.7 s | 5.2 s✓ |
| Top speed | 220 km/h | 220 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 100.0 kWh | 100.0 kWh |
| EV range | 641 km✓ | 613 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,784 mm | 4,784 mm |
| Width | 1,938 mm | 1,938 mm |
| Height | 1,622 mm | 1,622 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,893 mm | 2,893 mm |
| Boot space | 540 L | 540 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 9 | 9 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 8 | 8 |
| Road tax / year | RM 455✓ | RM 545 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
RWD
- Longer 641 km EV range
- Lower RM455 annual road tax
- Same 100.0 kWh battery and 540-litre boot
- Less power at 355 hp
- Slower 5.7-second 0–100 km/h time
- Rear-wheel drive only
4
- Dual-motor all-wheel drive
- Higher 405 hp output
- Quicker 5.2-second 0–100 km/h time
- Costs RM15,000 more
- Shorter 613 km EV range
- Higher RM545 annual road tax
RWD vs 4 FAQ
Is the Porsche Macan Electric RWD or Porsche Macan Electric 4 better?
The Porsche Macan Electric RWD is better value for most buyers because it has 641 km range, the same 100.0 kWh battery and the same 540-litre boot. Choose the Porsche Macan Electric 4 if all-wheel drive and stronger acceleration matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Porsche Macan Electric 4 costs RM15,000 more: RM445,000 versus RM430,000 for the Porsche Macan Electric RWD.
Do both Porsche Macan Electric variants have the same battery and boot space?
Yes. Both have a 100.0 kWh battery and 540 litres of boot space. The body size, 2,893 mm wheelbase, five-seat layout, nine airbags and 220 km/h top speed are also the same.