Macan EV

[jgrewal]

Sim75 said:

Picked up my 4 last week and absolutely love it! It’s my first Porsche and first EV. Mine’s on 22s with adaptive (non-air) suspension, and it glides like a cloud compared to the BMW X3 M40i it replaced. Performance-wise, it’s definitely on par with the X3, which feels on point for this type of car. That said, the BMW had noticeably better pickup at higher motorway speeds.

Not starting an engine will take some getting used to, but as far as EVs go, this is about as good as I could have hoped for. I obsessed over the spec, but so far, zero regrets. Oh, and the standard stereo is surprisingly good.

Edited by Sim75 on Monday 10th March 13:39

Congrats on the new purchase mate and they do look good and nice to see a real life review! I am also tempted by one of these and it would be a first foray into Porsche but the whole model thing is confusing. Does the spec stay the same on the models (expect the drivetrain) i.e base, 4, 4S and Turbo unless and spec all the options yourself? For example do the wheels change in each model

Edited by jgrewal on Monday 10th March 20:14

[Cobnapint]

Sim75 said:

Picked up my 4 last week and absolutely love it! It’s my first Porsche and first EV. Mine’s on 22s with adaptive (non-air) suspension, and it glides like a cloud compared to the BMW X3 M40i it replaced. Performance-wise, it’s definitely on par with the X3, which feels on point for this type of car. That said, the BMW had noticeably better pickup at higher motorway speeds.

Not starting an engine will take some getting used to, but as far as EVs go, this is about as good as I could have hoped for. I obsessed over the spec, but so far, zero regrets. Oh, and the standard stereo is surprisingly good.

Great stuff.
How do you find the pick up from standstill? Some 4 owner reviews have mentioned it was a bit sluggish (I didn't find that in the base EV tbh).
And how is the steering, did you spec PSP?
Cheers.

[Discombobulate]

Cobnapint said:

Great stuff.
How do you find the pick up from standstill? Some 4 owner reviews have mentioned it was a bit sluggish (I didn't find that in the base EV tbh).
And how is the steering, did you spec PSP?
Cheers.

It was me that used the word sluggish about the base Macan. The 4 is quicker, but, oddly, I still found it felt slower / less responsive than other EVs we've driven (we also have an iPace)

[Cobnapint]

Discombobulate said:

Cobnapint said:

Great stuff.
How do you find the pick up from standstill? Some 4 owner reviews have mentioned it was a bit sluggish (I didn't find that in the base EV tbh).
And how is the steering, did you spec PSP?
Cheers.

It was me that used the word sluggish about the base Macan. The 4 is quicker, but, oddly, I still found it felt slower / less responsive than other EVs we've driven (we also have an iPace)

Some 4 owners have said it on the US forums as well. I find it hard to believe tbh.
I'll have to give one a try.

[Sim75]

Cobnapint said:

Great stuff.
How do you find the pick up from standstill? Some 4 owner reviews have mentioned it was a bit sluggish (I didn't find that in the base EV tbh).
And how is the steering, did you spec PSP?
Cheers.

Absolutely fine from standstill tbh, but then my reference point was an ICE car - albeit a quick one.

I've driven quite a few Macan S's (ICE) and always found the X3 quicker. Not by much, but the extra torque made it feel livelier off the line. The 4 feels more like the X3 in that sense.

I imagine the 4S is the sweet spot if outright pace is your thing, but I’ve had plenty of M Performance cars in the past and I don’t find myself craving more speed. The 4 packs a punch and the handling is sublime. The EV nature makes it feel like you're always holding the car in a high gear, which is addictive.

I added the pan roof - it's amazing how much it brightens up the cabin. Power Steering Plus is something I’ve yet to notice a difference with, but the dealer assured me it’s a must-have. I also went for the GT steering wheel, rear wiper, 22" alloys which in my opinion make the car, PASM, extended leather and rear airbags, which are criminal as an opt extra. I kicked myself for not adding roof rails. Truth be told, I thought they all came with them, but once it arrived I actually preferred it without. Looks far sleeker.

Edited by Sim75 on Tuesday 11th March 15:38

[mattybrown]

Discombobulate said:

It was me that used the word sluggish about the base Macan. The 4 is quicker, but, oddly, I still found it felt slower / less responsive than other EVs we've driven (we also have an iPace)

We have a turbo and came from a Model Y Performance and it is a very different feel. The Model Y felt go-cart like instant loose power but the Macan is so much smoother in its delivery. I don't think there is much difference in performance figures the Macan just gets there in a more refined and sure footed way. It's one of those cars that you don't realise the speed you are travelling at until you look at the speedo, the MYP on the other hand you know because it didn't feel as safe.

[Discombobulate]

Cobnapint said:

Some 4 owners have said it on the US forums as well. I find it hard to believe tbh.
I'll have to give one a try.

To be fair it's not sluggish, just not as brisk / quick to respond as other EVs with similar power - in my experience. It may be due to throttle mapping I suppose. Perhaps I should have buried it

[Sim75]

Discombobulate said:

To be fair it's not sluggish, just not as brisk / quick to respond as other EVs with similar power - in my experience. It may be due to throttle mapping I suppose. Perhaps I should have buried it

Throttle does have a lot of travel tbf, which does make it smoother to drive compared to the on-off switch of other EVs.

[jeebsy]

Got a Macan 4 today as a courtesy car while my 718 was in for a service - the handling is very impressive for a vehicle of its size and weight - only time I felt it was getting a bit carried away on a twisty road and braked slightly late, and it suddenly felt like a 2.5 ton car. Sometimes it felt absolutely rapid with the instant torque and others it didn't feel quite so responsive, but it still moved very well. Getting back into an ICE car after 50 miles in that felt like getting back into a tractor.

[WG]

I too had a Macan 4 extended test drive yesterday and was impressed - it certainly held the road well but you could feel the mass of the car at times when travelling at reasonable speed over some undulations in the road. Though considering that it has an additional 140bhp over my Macan T it didn’t feel that much faster strangely - the published 0- 60 time is only about 1.0 sec faster than the T - the weight of that battery making itself felt I guess. One thing I wasn’t impressed with was that the switch panel for heated seats etc. moves as one complete unit irrespective of which button you press- weird. There was also a strange vibration through the central arm rest - felt as if there was some sort of motor in there ! Battery cooling perhaps ? Very odd. Overall nice car though - perhaps one day when the charging infrastructure is improved.

Edited by WG on Wednesday 12th March 12:16

[HoHoHo]

WG said:

erhaps one day when the charging infrastructure is improved

Talking as a 18k miles per year Taycan driver, I can assure you the charging infrastructure is really, really good and I have had zero problems for as long as I can remember.

In fact, I drive into services or wherever and I'm now surprised nearly every time I do seeing the addition of very fast chargers.

[Luke.]

Anyone coming to the Macan from an EQC? Love our EQC, sat in a Macan the other week and it didn't feel much better than any old Golf. Bland and black.

[WG]

HoHoHo said:

Talking as a 18k miles per year Taycan driver, I can assure you the charging infrastructure is really, really good and I have had zero problems for as long as I can remember.

In fact, I drive into services or wherever and I'm now surprised nearly every time I do seeing the addition of very fast chargers.

That’s good to hear - what part of UK do you travel in because here in rural Dorset, I don’t believe that to be the case - mind you I have trouble finding a petrol station sometimes !!

[HoHoHo]

WG said:

HoHoHo said:

Talking as a 18k miles per year Taycan driver, I can assure you the charging infrastructure is really, really good and I have had zero problems for as long as I can remember.

In fact, I drive into services or wherever and I'm now surprised nearly every time I do seeing the addition of very fast chargers.

That’s good to hear - what part of UK do you travel in because here in rural Dorset, I don’t believe that to be the case - mind you I have trouble finding a petrol station sometimes !!

I live in West Sussex and travel mainly in the south - Bournemouth to Liverpool, I haven't been any further in the UK but I have travelled some miles in the last couple of years (over 35,000 over Two Taycans I've had).

The number of fast chargers available seem to make the journey painless and most services have multiple available and I haven't had many issues re faults or having to wait.

I have also travelled return to Copenhagen and Zurich (different trips) which are both some miles and they were as easy as buying petrol to be honest.

Range anxiety is something I don't suffer from.

[WG]

That is useful. As an aside, I moved to Dorset from West Sussex ( Keymer, Hassocks) four years ago the roads are a lot quieter down here and in better condition than I remember in Sussex.

[HoHoHo]

WG said:

That is useful. As an aside, I moved to Dorset from West Sussex ( Keymer, Hassocks) four years ago the roads are a lot quieter down here and in better condition than I remember in Sussex.

We don't have roads here now, we have dirt tracks

[mattybrown]

Discombobulate said:

It was me that used the word sluggish about the base Macan. The 4 is quicker, but, oddly, I still found it felt slower / less responsive than other EVs we've driven (we also have an iPace)

We have a turbo and came from a Model Y Performance and it is a very different feel. The Model Y felt go-cart like instant loose power but the Macan is so much smoother in its delivery. I don't think there is much difference in performance figures the Macan just gets there in a more refined and sure footed way. It's one of those cars that you don't realise the speed you are travelling at until you look at the speedo, the MYP on the other hand you know because it didn't feel as safe.

[Sim75]

Picked up a chip on the windscreen yesterday, last time I needed a chip repair was 1994. 38 cars later and it has to be my brand new Porsche that gets it. Are Macans susceptible to them or is this just st luck? Was wondering if aerodynamics plays a part as the bonnet does taper down more than most!

Edited by Sim75 on Sunday 16th March 14:55

[Cobnapint]

I won one on the A50 a couple of weeks back.
Had it repaired on the insurance a week later, £25 National Windscreens via car insurance.
Took the guy 22 minutes, invisible from the outside, a slight mark visible from inside but no big jobs, and the windscreen wiper doesn't leave a streak. Happy.