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Macan Electric
5/7 winsEx-showroom₹1.22–1.69Cr
On-road₹1.25Cr
Macan Electricvsi5
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BMW
i5
2/7 winsEx-showroom₹1.20–1.20Cr
On-road₹1.24Cr
Get the Macan Electric — best overall, leading on range, efficiency and range added per charging stop. Pick the i5 if price matters most.
Specs as published by the manufacturersBy EV Motion Data Desk
Key differences
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Macan Electric
Macan Electric leads on range, efficiency and range added per charging stop. i5 is the closest alternative, ahead on price.
On-road priceLower is better
Macan Electric₹1.25Cr
i5₹1.24CrBest in this comparison
Claimed range
Macan Electric641 kmBest in this comparison
i5516 km
Energy useLower is better
Macan Electric15.6 kWh/100 kmBest in this comparison
i516.3 kWh/100 km
Boot spaceNot ranked
Macan ElectricNot published
i5Not published
DC fast charge, 10–80%Lower is better
Macan Electric21 minBest in this comparison
i530 min
Crash-test ratingNot ranked · Current ratings only
Macan ElectricNot rated
i55 ★ Euro NCAP
At a glance
The numbers, side by side.
Macan Electrici5
Claimed range
Macan ElectricBest in this comparison641km
i5516km
On-road priceDelhi
Macan Electric₹1.25Cr
i5Best in this comparison₹1.24Cr
Batterygross
Macan ElectricBest in this comparison100kWh
i583.9kWh
DC fast charge10–80%
Macan ElectricBest in this comparison21min
i530min
0–100 km/hlower is better
Macan ElectricBest in this comparison3.3s
i53.8s
Power
Macan ElectricNot published
i5442kW
Boot space
Macan ElectricNot published
i5Not published
Crash-test ratingcurrent only
Macan ElectricNot rated
i55 ★ Euro NCAP
Verdict by category
Who wins what — and where it’s a tie.
Decided only from published figures. When the data doesn’t separate them, we say so.
Macan Electric 4i5 1Tie / no winner 3
Value · too close to call
i5 & Macan Electric
Within 2% of each other: i5 ₹1.24Cr vs Macan Electric ₹1.25Cr.
Range
Macan Electric
641 km — 125 km more claimed range than the i5.
Efficiency
Macan Electric
15.6 kWh/100 km — 0.7 kWh/100 km less energy per 100 km than the i5.
Performance
Macan Electric
3.3 s — 0.5 s quicker to 100 km/h than the i5.
DC fast charging
Macan Electric
321 km — 140 km more range per 15-minute stop than the i5.
Home charging
i5
8.5 h — 0.5 h faster to a full AC charge than the Macan Electric.
Space
No clear winner
Not enough comparable published data to rank boot space.
Safety
No clear winner
None of these has a current crash-test rating published.
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i5
Macan Electric 42%i5 58%
- Best in this comparisonBest price here: ₹1.24Cr
- Best in this comparisonBest 5-year cost here: ₹1.25Cr
EV ownership
What living with each one is like.
Numbers a spec sheet won’t give you — worked out from the published figures, with the maths shown.
Real-world range
Macan ElectricBest in this comparison449–513km
i5361–413km
Macan Electric should go furthest between charges in everyday driving.
Estimate: 70–80% of each claimed range (highway to city).
Fast-charge top-up
Macan ElectricBest in this comparison321km / 15 min
i5181km / 15 min
Macan Electric adds the most range during a coffee stop — handy on highway runs.
Average over 10–80%: 70% of claimed range ÷ published DC minutes × 15.
Home charging
Macan ElectricBest in this comparison71km / hour
i561km / hour
All of these refill overnight on an AC wallbox — Macan Electric soonest.
Claimed range ÷ published full AC charge time.
Running cost per km
Macan ElectricBest in this comparison₹1.47/km
i5₹1.53/km
Macan Electric is the cheapest to run every kilometre.
At ₹9.40/unit blended home + public charging — change it in the calculator below.
Price per km of range
Macan ElectricBest in this comparison₹19,556
i5₹23,970
You pay the least for each km of range with the Macan Electric.
On-road price ÷ claimed range.
Battery warranty
Macan ElectricNot published
i5Not published
No battery warranty published yet — ask the dealer.
As published by the manufacturers.
Price & cost of ownership
What each one really costs you.
Estimates for Delhi, starting variants. Move the sliders to match your loan and driving.
5-year cost of ownership
On-road price + 5 years of charging at your running-cost settingsMacan Electric
₹1.26Cr
i5
₹1.25Cr
Bright = on-road price · Dark = 5 years of chargingi5 is cheapest to own — ₹1,62,399 less than the Macan Electric over five years
EMI calculator
Loan on the on-road price
Macan Electric₹2,10,613Loan ₹1,00,28,288 · interest ₹26,08,475
i5Best in this comparison₹2,07,809Loan ₹98,94,800 · interest ₹25,73,753
The i5 costs ₹2,803 less a month than the Macan Electric.
Running cost calculator
Public charging at ₹15/unit · petrol car at ₹105/litre, 15 km/l
Macan ElectricBest in this comparison₹1,760₹1.47/km
i5₹1,834₹1.53/km
Petrol car₹8,400per month
Any of these saves about ₹79,237 a year over petrol.
On-road price breakdown
| Component | Macan Electric | i5 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹1,21,62,000 | ₹1,20,00,000 |
| Registration & road taxEV exempt | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Insurance (est.) | ₹3,64,860 | ₹3,60,000 |
| Other charges (est.) | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| Total on-road | ₹1,25,35,360 | ₹1,23,68,500 |
Estimated for Delhi — confirm with your dealer. Insurance and other charges vary by city and insurer.
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Size & space
Drawn to the same scale.
Outlines are illustrative but proportioned to each car’s published length, height and wheelbase.
Macan Electrici5
Macan Electric not drawn — length, height or wheelbase not published.
Length
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5,060 mm
Width
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1,900 mm
Height
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1,505 mm
Wheelbase
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2,995 mm
Ground clearance
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—
Boot space
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Full specifications
Every published number.
Macan Electrici5
SpecificationMacan Electrici5
Battery & range4 specs · 3 differ
Battery Capacityi100 kWh (gross)Best in this comparison83.9 kWh (gross)
Battery ChemistryNot publishedNot published
Rangei641 kmBest in this comparison516 km
Efficiencyi15.6 kWh/100km16.3 kWh/100km
Charging6 specs · 2 differ
DC Fast Charging (10-80%)i21 minBest in this comparison30 min
AC Home Charging (full)9 hr8.5 hrBest in this comparison
Charging PortNot publishedNot published
Vehicle to LoadNot publishedNot published
Vehicle to VehicleNot publishedNot published
Charging Network PartnerNot publishedNot published
Performance8 specs · 5 differ
PowerNot published442 kW
TorqueNot published820 Nm (at motor)
0-100 km/h3.3sBest in this comparison3.8s
Top Speed260 km/hBest in this comparison230 km/h
Drive ModesNot publishedNot published
Regenerative BrakingNot publishedNot published
Motor TypeNot publishedNot published
Drive LayoutNot publishedAWD
Dimensions & space11 specs · 5 differ
LengthNot published5060 mm
WidthNot published1900 mm
HeightNot published1505 mm
WheelbaseNot published2995 mm
Ground ClearanceNot publishedNot published
Boot SpaceNot publishedNot published
Kerb WeightNot publishedNot published
Turning RadiusNot publishedNot published
Tyre SizeNot publishedNot published
Suspension (Front / Rear)Not publishedIndependent, double wishbone / Independent, multi-link with air springs
Brakes (Front / Rear)Not publishedNot published
Safety10 specs · 2 differ
NCAP RatingiNot published5 Stars (Euro NCAP)
AirbagsNot published6
ADASNot publishedNot published
ABSNot publishedNot published
ESCNot publishedNot published
Hill Hold ControlNot publishedNot published
360° CameraNot publishedNot published
TPMSNot publishedNot published
ISOFIXNot publishedNot published
Parking SensorsNot publishedNot published
Tech & warranty14 specs · 0 differ
TouchscreenNot publishedNot published
Wireless Android AutoNot publishedNot published
Wireless Apple CarPlayNot publishedNot published
OTA UpdatesNot publishedNot published
Connected Car AppNot publishedNot published
Ventilated SeatsNot publishedNot published
SunroofNot publishedNot published
Digital ClusterNot publishedNot published
Ambient LightingNot publishedNot published
Premium AudioNot publishedNot published
Vehicle WarrantyNot publishedNot published
Battery WarrantyNot publishedNot published
Motor WarrantyNot publishedNot published
Roadside AssistanceNot publishedNot published
✓ = best figure in this comparison · “Not published” = no official figure yet · Prices updated 2 August 2026
Pros & cons
What you gain. What you give up.
Pros are each model’s own highlights; cons are worked out against the others in this comparison.
Porsche Macan Electric
- +Pro: 641 km range on the base RWD
- +Pro: 270kW DC fast charging, 10-80% in 21 min
- +Pro: Up to 639PS on the Turbo
- −Con: Highest on-road price here (₹1.25Cr)
- −Con: Slowest home (AC) charge here (9 h)
- −Con: No current crash-test rating
BMW i5
- +Pro: 230 km/h top speed
- +Pro: Dual-motor M Performance AWD
- +Pro: 516 km range
- −Con: Shortest claimed range here (516 km)
- −Con: Uses the most energy per km (16.3 kWh/100 km)
- −Con: Slowest DC fast charge here (30 min)
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FAQs
Questions buyers ask.
Which has the most range — Macan Electric or i5?
The Macan Electric claims the most at 641 km, followed by the i5 (516 km). Expect roughly 70–80% of the claimed figure in everyday driving.
Which is cheapest to buy and to own?
The i5 has the lowest on-road price in Delhi at ₹1.24Cr — ₹1.67L less than the Macan Electric. Over five years, including charging at 1,200 km a month, the i5 works out cheapest at ₹1.25Cr.
Which charges fastest?
On a DC fast charger the Macan Electric adds the most range — about 321 km in 15 minutes (10–80% in 21 min). On a home AC charger the i5 is quickest to full, at 8.5 hours.