Video Summary
Here is the summary of the review of the Porsche Macan 4 EV:- It is the first EV Macan, built on a dedicated electric vehicle platform.
- The entry-level rear-wheel drive model starts at $130,000, more than $30,000 above the outgoing combustion engine model.
- The Macan 4 (all-wheel drive) costs $6,000 more and has a 624 km range.
- The 22-inch rims are an $7,800 option.
- It has clear styling cues from the Taycan EV.
- It features active aero vents to cool the battery.
- Its drag coefficient is 0.25 CD, making it the slipperiest SUV Porsche has built.
- The Frunk provides 84 liters of space.
- There is no rear wiper unless optioned, but rear hatch access is electric.
- The trunk offers 540 liters of cargo space, which can be increased by folding down the rear seats.
- An oversized, 100-kilowatt-hour battery provides exceptional range for the car.
- Its 800-volt charging architecture allows super-fast charging from 10% to 80% in 21 minutes, or 4 minutes to add 100 km of range.
- An Android operating system improves connectivity speed and offers streaming apps.
- A 12.9-inch driver's information display is very driver-centric.
- Driving dynamics and steering are superb.
- Driver aids operate with minimal intrusion, maintaining the driving experience.
- The entry-level Macan 4 delivers a healthy 300 kW output, making it quick off the mark.
- The Macan can still be easily identified as a distinctive Porsche SUV.
- The electric Macan is a brilliant car that deserves to wear the Macan badge.
- The high price is a big sticking point for Porsche.
- The combustion engine Macan is gone, and this is the future.
