2025 Porsche Macan EV vs gas: is the EV worth it?
EV RWD vs AWD
No. Does not pay back in 6 years.
10.9years to pay back
- EV: $12,400 more. Saves $1,134 a year.
- Break-even: 131,200 miles.
- Drivetrains differ: RWD vs AWD.
- 12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents a kWh.
Every EV pair
| Pair | MSRP | Rating | Energy a year | Price gap | Saves a year | Payback | Ahead after 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV RWD AWD | $75,300 $62,900 | 34.1 kWh/100 mi 21 mpg | $695 $1,829 | $12,400 | $1,134 | 10.9 years | Gas, $5,597 |
| EV 4 AWD AWD | $78,800 $62,900 | 98 MPGe 21 mpg | $702 (estimated from MPGe) $1,829 | $15,900 | $1,127 | 14.1 years | Gas, $9,138 |
| EV 4S AWD AWD | $84,900 $62,900 | 91 MPGe 21 mpg | $756 (estimated from MPGe) $1,829 | $22,000 | $1,073 | 20.5 years | Gas, $15,562 |
| EV Turbo AWD AWD | $105,300 $62,900 | 91 MPGe 21 mpg | $756 (estimated from MPGe) $1,829 | $42,400 | $1,073 | 39.5 years | Gas, $35,962 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $4.83.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 21,900.
What you give up
| Measure | EV | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 335 hp | 261 hp | +74 hp |
| Torque | 415 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | +120 lb-ft |
| Max towing | 4,409 lb | 4,409 lb | about the same |
| Cargo, seats up | 17.0 cu ft | 17.2 cu ft | about the same |
| Cargo, seats down | 45.5 cu ft | 53.1 cu ft | -7.6 cu ft |
| Curb weight | 5,004 lb | 4,149 lb | +855 lb |
What this cannot tell you
Incentives, insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree