The cheapest Porsche at the moment is an electric SUV!

Who could have imagined just a few years ago that the cheapest car in the Porsche lineup would someday be a 100% electric SUV?

Having a Porsche badge is not enough to attract a demanding clientele raised on the sound of Flat 6 engines. So, to combine SUV and electric power and offer a product worthy of the legend, the German manufacturer had to roll up its sleeves and show humility regarding its prices.

Since its launch in 2024, the Macan, Porsche’s best-selling model worldwide, had no choice but to go electric. It could have perhaps delayed it a little longer, but the constraints on heavy vehicles with thermal engines condemned it in the very short term. In France, in 2023, fewer than 250 units were sold due to a totally ludicrous tax of 50,000 euros, and one might almost say it’s exceptional given the penalty.

Porsche is Unique

No one can know what the future holds for Porsche, but the brand’s ability to traverse eras, styles, and now regulations will serve as a lesson forever. From the Cayenne, the first true sporty SUV in history, to the 100% electric sports coupe Taycan, including the Panamera Hybrid, Porsche dares and it works! The 911 is of course the manufacturer’s iconic model and will remain so for a long time, but with an entry ticket of 131,700 euros, the icon remains exclusive. The Boxster has lived on and become a two-seater sports car costing over 150,000 euros under the 718 code, with the roofless Spyder or Targa version enjoying the wind in your hair.

So, to drive a Porsche at a “reasonable” price, there are two options. The used market allows you to step into the brand without much risk, given the manufacturer’s legendary reliability. 150,000 km in a sports car without spending more time in the garage than on the road—that’s something you’ll only see at Porsche. The other option is buying a Macan from 82,959 euros. For this price, you’ll get 360 horsepower, 644 km of range, and the ability to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.7 seconds. All in absolute comfort. The only limitation, but you’ve already understood—that is, accepting to drive electric.

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