Porsche Macan Electric Review: The new benchmark EV SUV?

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Here are the key points and findings from the YouTube video review of the electric car:
- The new electric Porsche Macan is a premium electric sports car and a more mainstream model for the company.
- The Macan 4, which is the entry-level model, starts at just under £70,000.
- The Macan 4 has over 400 brake horsepower and goes from 0 to 62 mph in 5.2 seconds.
- The 95-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion NMC battery provides a WLTP range of about 390 miles, depending on wheel size and spec.
- The Macan Turbo is priced at £95,000 and does 0 to 62 in 3.3 seconds.
- 59 different colors are available, including lavender gray.
- There is an aerodynamic shape and a front grill to keep the efficiency up.
- The coupe-like styling is not for everyone.
- Practicality is good, with a 540-liter boot and a decent front trunk for cable storage.
- Headroom in the rear seats is good for taller adults.
- There are rear charging ports.
- Porsche interiors are simple, with a 12.6-inch touch screen including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard.
- Options such as heated seats, adaptive cruise control, and keyless entry are not standard.
- Expect to budget about £5,000 to £10,000 on optional equipment.
- It gets 800-volt rapid charging with peak speeds of 270 kilowatts, providing 60 miles of range every 4 minutes and a 10-to-80 percent top-up in some 20 minutes.
- You can tow two tons with this car, and a factory-fitted tow bar is an option for mounting bikes on the back.
- The Macan is based on the new premium platform electric (PPE) platform, which also underpins the Audi Q6 e-tron.
- It may not have the kick of Tesla models, but it is the finest driving electric SUV.
- PASM active suspension is an option and adjusts to the road surface.
- The Macan drives very well and has a really nice ride and handling mix going on.

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