An insider reveals that Porsche is concerned about the long-term sales of the Macan EV, which could make a new gas-powered model necessary

Ever since its debut a decade ago, the Porsche Macan has been a significant revenue generator for the company, consistently ranking among its best-selling models. Even in 2024, despite being discontinued in Europe due to cybersecurity regulations, the crossover achieved an impressive 64,517 sales, second only to the larger Cayenne SUV.
However, the end appears imminent for the internal combustion engine (ICE) Macan, with production slated to cease in 2026. Or is it?

A new report from Autocar cites a senior Porsche insider who suggests the company isn’t entirely convinced the new electric Macan can fully replace the gas-powered model. According to the source: “The reception to the new Macan [Electric] has been positive, but we are yet to see its long-term performance, given uncertain market conditions.”
This hesitation is partly fueled by the 49 percent drop in Taycan deliveries in 2024, raising concerns about the future of Porsche’s EV lineup.

The British publication also quotes the same insider, stating, “The downturn in Taycan sales highlights new market dynamics. We cannot rely solely on traditional assumptions about consumer behavior.”
While Porsche has declined to comment directly on these claims, the company has previously acknowledged that future EVs could coexist with gasoline-powered counterparts. In November 2024, Chief Financial Officer Lutz Meschke stated:
“We are currently looking at the possibility of the originally planned all-electric vehicles having a hybrid drive or a combustion engine. We are currently in the middle of making conceptual decisions. What is clear is that we are sticking with the combustion engine for much longer.”
Porsche is already extending the life of the Cayenne—despite a fully electric model arriving this decade, the gas-powered version with its robust V-8 is expected to remain in production into the 2030s.
Similarly, the insider cited by Autocar claims that keeping the gas-powered Macan alive beyond 2026 is a genuine possibility and is one of the “product scenarios” currently under evaluation.
Should the ICE Macan stay, updates would be necessary. The crossover, launched in 2014, has undergone several facelifts but is undeniably aging. It remains uncertain whether Porsche would opt for another facelift or invest in developing an entirely new generation.
Budget constraints could play a role, as Porsche is currently developing three major EV projects: the 718 Boxster/Cayman, the Cayenne, and a three-row SUV. Additionally, there are indications of an electric Panamera that would coexist with both the gas-powered Panamera and the Taycan.


If Porsche decides to create a next-generation ICE Macan, it’s likely it would share mechanical components with the new Audi Q5, which is built on the Premium Platform Combustion (PPC). This platform is already utilized in the latest A5 models and the sleek Q5 Sportback, with an updated A7 lineup set to follow later this year.