El tightening of emissions regulations is suffocating the automobile sector. The investments that manufacturers have to make are so high that in many cases it is not profitable for them to sell a model. We have cases of withdrawal from sale of all types, affecting general firms and the premium world. Such is the case, that you sign as Porsche, Ferrari or Bentley are betting on developing BEV models.
The reasons why thermal engines are abandoned, in addition to being economic, have to do with the need to get closer to their target. Customers who can afford a vehicle of this type usually do not object much to spend extra money with which to clear your conscience. The last model to get rid of heat engines is the Porsche Macan current. Of course, his situation is different from that of many of his rivals...
The Porsche Macan EV, if all goes well, should debut at some point in 2022…
As you know, the commercial cycle of the current Porsche Macan will come to an end soon. The Zuffenhausen house is already developing what will be its replacement, but the differences between one model and another will go beyond design. Yes because the new Macan will be one hundred percent electric. Of course, there is also speculation that its range has hybrid or plug-in hybrid versions. And this drastic change will be the one that dictates its commercial end, in 2014.
Apparently, the person in charge of the Macan range, Sebastian Staiger, has said when the sale of the thermal version of the current Macan would cease. According to words collected by Autocar…
"There are many limiting factors in a vehicle project. One of these factors, of course, is legislation. The emissions laws are another limiting factor. Today, no final decision has been made, but we assume that 2024 will be the year."
And you may wonder why Porsche would be in such a hurry to eliminate the thermal Macan? Well, very simple, because the Euro 7 regulation comes into force in 2025. Therefore, taking into account that it is much more restrictive than Euro 6, it does not pay to update certain thermal mechanics. Hence, those responsible for the firm, plus the entire Volkswagen Group, are focusing all their engineering and economic effort on developing their new electric cars.
With everything, we know that the new Porsche Macan EV will be presented sometime in 2022. Its sale would take place at some point in 2023, just at the end of the current cycle. In addition, he will have for himself the pride of being the first model of the consortium to launch the PPE platform that they have developed between Porsche and Audi. Meanwhile, if you want a traditional Macan, because you're not into the electric vibe, hurry up...
Source - Coach
