Which is better, BMW i8 or Porsche Macan in Canada?

BMW i8 is priced at C$152,000 while Porsche Macan costs C$87,900. BMW i8 offers 37 km range vs 516 km for Porsche Macan. The best choice depends on your budget, daily range needs, and preferred features.

What is the price difference between BMW i8 and Porsche Macan?

The price difference is CAD 64,100. Porsche Macan is the more affordable option at C$87,900.

Which has longer range, i8 or Macan?

Porsche Macan has the longer range at 516 km versus 37 km.

What is the battery capacity of BMW i8 vs Porsche Macan?

BMW i8 has a 7.1 kWh battery. Porsche Macan has a 100 kWh battery.

BMW i8 Base vs Porsche Macan Electric Standard — EV Comparison Canada 2026

Name: Porsche Macan Electric Standard
Brand: Porsche
Price: 87900 CAD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4 (1 reviews)

Spec	BMW i8	Porsche Macan
Price	C$152,000	C$87,900
Range (Claimed)	37 km	516 km
Battery Capacity	7.1 kWh	100 kWh
Motor Power	266 kW	250 kW
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BMW i8 vs Porsche Macan

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Spec Score(12 specs)

12 specs

BMW i8

Best

12 specs

Porsche Macan

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Overview

Price

↓ lower

C$152,000

C$87,900

Range

↑ higher

37 km

516 km

Battery

↑ higher

7.1 kWh

100 kWh

Motor Power

↑ higher

266 kW

250 kW

0-100 km/h

↓ lower

4.4s (0-100 km/h)

5.9s (0-100 km/h)

Battery

Battery Capacity

↑ higher

7.1 kWh

100 kWh

Range (Claimed)

↑ higher

37 km

516 km

Range Standard

NRCan

WLTP

Fast Charging

N/A

21 min (10-80%)

Normal Charging

1.5 hrs (240V)

9 hrs (240V)

Performance

Motor Power

↑ higher

266 kW

250 kW

Top Speed

↑ higher

250 km/h

220 km/h

Acceleration

↓ lower

4.4s (0-100 km/h)

5.9s (0-100 km/h)

Seating Capacity

4 seats

5 seats

Dimensions

Length

4689 mm

N/A

Width

1942 mm

N/A

Height

1291 mm

N/A

Wheelbase

↑ higher

2800 mm

N/A

Ground Clearance

↑ higher

N/A

Features

BMW i8

No features listed

Porsche Macan

Ultra-Fast Charging (200+ kW)
Regenerative Braking
Drive Modes
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Spec Score(9 comparable specs)

of 9 wins

BMW i8

Best Overall

of 9 wins

Porsche Macan

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BMW i8 (Base) vs Porsche Macan (Electric Standard)

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Spec name	EV BMW i8Base C$152,000 2016Finance →	EV Porsche MacanElectric Standard C$87,900 2026Finance →
💰Price & Value2 specs
Price Total cost before taxes and subsidies ↓ lower	C$152,000	C$87,900
Est. Monthly Estimated monthly payment — 40% down, 7% p.a., 5-year loan ↓ lower	CAD 1,806/mo	CAD 1,044/mo
⚡Performance4 specs
Motor Power Maximum power output of the electric motor ↑ higher	266 kW Best	250 kW
Battery Capacity Total energy storage capacity of the battery pack ↑ higher	7.1 kWh	100 kWh Best
Top Speed Maximum speed under ideal conditions ↑ higher	250 km/h Best	220 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h time ↓ lower	4.4s (0-100 km/h)s Best	5.9s (0-100 km/h)s
🔋Range & Charging4 specs
Range (Claimed) Max range per charge as claimed by manufacturer ↑ higher	37 km	516 km Best
Standard Range testing standard (WLTP, NEDC, etc.)	NRCan	WLTP
Fast Charging 20–80% charge time using DC fast charger	N/A	21 min (10-80%)
Normal Charging Full charge time using standard AC charger	1.5 hrs (240V)	9 hrs (240V)
📏Dimensions5 specs
Length Vehicle length in millimeters	4689 mm	N/A
Width Vehicle width in millimeters	1942 mm	N/A
Height Vehicle height in millimeters	1291 mm	N/A
Wheelbase Distance between front and rear axle centers ↑ higher	2800 mm	N/A
Ground Clearance Lowest point clearance from ground ↑ higher	N/A	N/A
✨Features2 specs
Seating Capacity Maximum number of passengers	4 seats	5 seats
Available Colors Available exterior color options	N/A	N/A