2026 Porsche Macan EV vs gas: is the EV worth it?
Electric RWD vs AWD
No. Does not pay back in 6 years.
12.7years to pay back
- EV: $14,900 more. Saves $1,174 a year.
- Break-even: 152,300 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric RWD AWD | $80,300 $65,400 | 105 MPGe 21 mpg | $655 (estimated from MPGe) $1,829 | $14,900 | $1,174 | 12.7 years | Gas, $7,858 |
| EV Base Style RWD AWD | $80,400 $65,400 | 105 MPGe 21 mpg | $655 (estimated from MPGe) $1,829 | $15,000 | $1,174 | 12.8 years | Gas, $7,958 |
| Electric 4 AWD AWD | $84,000 $65,400 | 102 MPGe 21 mpg | $674 (estimated from MPGe) $1,829 | $18,600 | $1,154 | 16.1 years | Gas, $11,673 |
| EV 4 AWD AWD | $84,100 $65,400 | 102 MPGe 21 mpg | $674 (estimated from MPGe) $1,829 | $18,700 | $1,154 | 16.2 years | Gas, $11,773 |
| Electric 4S AWD AWD | $89,900 $65,400 | 92 MPGe 21 mpg | $747 (estimated from MPGe) $1,829 | $24,500 | $1,081 | 22.7 years | Gas, $18,013 |
| EV 4S AWD AWD | $90,000 $65,400 | 92 MPGe 21 mpg | $747 (estimated from MPGe) $1,829 | $24,600 | $1,081 | 22.8 years | Gas, $18,113 |
| Electric GTS AWD GTS AWD | $105,300 $94,200 | 92 MPGe 19 mpg | $747 (estimated from MPGe) $2,021 | $11,100 | $1,274 | 8.7 years | Gas, $3,458 |
| EV GTS AWD GTS AWD | $105,400 $94,200 | 92 MPGe 19 mpg | $747 (estimated from MPGe) $2,021 | $11,200 | $1,274 | 8.8 years | Gas, $3,558 |
| Electric Turbo AWD AWD | $112,700 $65,400 | 91 MPGe 21 mpg | $756 (estimated from MPGe) $1,829 | $47,300 | $1,073 | 44.1 years | Gas, $40,862 |
| EV Turbo AWD AWD | $112,800 $65,400 | 91 MPGe 21 mpg | $756 (estimated from MPGe) $1,829 | $47,400 | $1,073 | 44.2 years | Gas, $40,962 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $5.49.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 25,400.
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 | 46.5 cu ft | 53.1 cu ft | -6.6 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