All-Electric Porsche Macan Tackles Dangerous Morecambe Bay Crossing
Guided by the King's Guide to the Sands, the all-electric Porsche Macan successfully crossed the hazardous 15-km seabed of Morecambe Bay at low tide.
- 15 km
- 310 sq km
- 26th guide in nearly 5 centuries
What Happened
The official British government map warns of danger on Morecambe Bay, a vast 310 sq km area of shifting sands exposed at low tide. The all-electric Porsche Macan, equipped with all-wheel drive and an optional off-road design package, crossed approximately 15 km of the seabed under the guidance of Michael Wilson, the 26th King's Guide to the Sands. The crossing was slow and careful, avoiding wildlife and hazards like quicksand and tidal channels.
“It can be very dangerous out there if you don’t know what you’re doing. There have been tragedies on the sands all through recorded history, and they sadly still happen when people venture out on their own. But I don’t think anyone has ever lost their life in 500 years when the King’s Guide was present.”
310 sq km
Morecambe Bay's vast tidal flats
- All-wheel drive system with instant torque distribution
- Low centre of gravity from battery layout
- Optional off-road design package with increased ground clearance
- Adaptive air suspension for uneven terrain
Why this matters
This journey demonstrates that electric SUVs can handle extreme off-road conditions while respecting sensitive environments, expanding the perception of EV capabilities.
Terms in This Story
- King's Guide to the Sands
- Official role responsible for leading safe crossings of Morecambe Bay, dating back to 1548.
- Morecambe Bay
- A large tidal bay in northwest England known for dangerous shifting sands and strong tides.
- Off-road design package
- Optional equipment on the Porsche Macan that increases ground clearance and approach angle for better off-road capability.
- Tidal channel
- A water channel formed by tidal currents that can shift location and depth, posing hazards to crossing.
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