Porsche Macan Hits One Million Units as EV Variant Surges
When the Macan was first approved for production in 2011, the Leipzig facility was still just an assembly outpost. Porsche quickly turned it into a full factory with body and paint shops, adding 1,500 new jobs in the process. More than a decade later, the same site is now churning out petrol, hybrid, and fully electric Macans on a single flexible production line. It's won awards like the Lean and Green Management Award in 2021 and Factory of the Year in 2023, and the plant is once again expanding - adding an axle shop and a second body line to support increasing EV production.The millionth unit? A fully electric Macan 4 with 408 hp and a range of 612 km. It'll hit 0–62 mph in 5.2 seconds, thanks to a 100 kWh battery pack and 800-volt architecture that allows a 10–80% DC fast charge in just 21 minutes.
It's no coincidence that the Macan hit this milestone just as its second generation - now fully electric - is hitting its stride. Porsche CEO Oliver Blume has already called the EV's launch "particularly gratifying," and the model is reportedly a hit in the U.S. despite the brand keeping specific figures quiet. It's also one of the few new Porsche EVs that hasn't faced sluggish demand in recent months.And this is far from a stripped-back compliance car. The Macan 4 and Turbo EV variants are designed to compete - and dominate - both on the road and at the track. The company just set fresh lap records at Road Atlanta with the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid and Cayenne Turbo GT, reminding everyone that Porsche's electrified offerings can still go toe to toe with the best.
Part of the Macan's success lies in how it bridges Porsche's history with its tech-forward future. The new EV comes with the brand's latest infotainment technology, which brings it in line with rivals like Tesla and BMW. It's a far cry from the clunky systems found in older 911s and Caymans, and a key piece in Porsche's larger shift toward a more connected, electric product lineup.The milestone model was delivered to its new owner, 62-year-old entrepreneur Stefan Schmidt, who collected it directly from the Leipzig plant. His handover included a session on Porsche's on-site racetrack - a nod to the Macan's performance DNA and the brand's tradition of blending practicality with driver engagement.For Porsche, this isn't just a big number. It's confirmation that the Macan is no longer the "baby SUV" in the lineup. It's the backbone - combustion or not.
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