Recent content by MacanEVOwner

If you are trying to compare a BYD Seal, as an example, who’s tech laden cost in the EU averages between 39-45k euro’s.…to a base Macan EV in Europe….that averages about 85k euro’s….I think you are comparing apples to oranges. That said, I’ve seen many reviews and comparisons between the...

I would also add that in China, the consumer has MANY EV options. Many. And that’s understandable as over 50% of all new car sales in China in 2026 are EV’s. If a EV brand has poor reliability or poorly made, or over priced….I assure you that the Chinese buyer has plenty of other options to...

The p2 (I believe) is only made in China…but the P4 is mainly made in Korea, while the P3 (larger car) is made in the US. I think many people outside of Asia, will be very surprised by how well Chinese cars/brands are made. They don’t have the history like Japanese car manufacturers for...

My first EV was a 2022 Polestar 2 (P2), with performance pack. Still have it, still love it. Chinese made, with Swedish design. Other than the usual EV-related software glitches, the Polestar has been extremely reliable for me. Pretty much all the software updates from Polestar are OTA...

‘A 2026 Geotab study found that frequent high-power (>100 kW) charging increases annual degradation to about 3.0%, compared to 1.5% for mostly AC charging”. That means, on average, if you use DC fast charger, on a regular basis, compared to home charging, you are degrading your traction battery...

Good analysis.

Just curious, but who is “we’re all experiencing the same symptoms”? It should be noted that after a re-charging session…to 80% or more, it;s NOT uncommon that for the next day, or two one will experience charge re-distribution on the battery…This is normal, and with the re-distribution, one...

I think he had two points: (1) higher speeds are a significant range killer - and it was nice that he quantified it for the Macan, showing that just a 10 mph difference at those speeds, has a huge impact on range; and (2) The faster charging macan, can be a time compensator on trips, with the...

Many studies have shown that the average degradation of today’s EV’s batteries, with newer/better battery management systems, ranges from 1.2% to 2.5% SoC degradation per year. Most of that variability is dependent on whether you used fast chargers (more stressful than home chargers). Automobile...

There are a LOT of range tests on the Macan EV On YouTube. Just search. IMO, this is one of the best. At around 8:57 he breaks down the results, comparing constant driving at 70mph vs 80 mph. Speed matters a LOT in determining your range. In this example, a 10 mph lower speed gave him nearly 60...

He told you that you need the software so that things that are NOT broken, remain unbroken? 🤔 WTF. Seems to me that Porsche needs a new PR man.

What exactly was the WSD0 Software update suppose to do? I received a letter from Porsche, but the benefits mentioned sounded like sales/marketing gibberish…something like, “bring it up to the 2026 Macan feel”. My experience with software updates on other EV’s I’ve owned is….they do little, and...

I don’t know if this is related, but sometimes, after recharging my traction battery at a fast charger, I experience what is commonly referred to as “Battery charge rebalancing”. For example, last week I went to my local EA to fast charge from 40% to 80%. Everything worked as planned, and the...

No NFC in my 4 yo Polestar. Uses Bluetooth. The tech has been around for quite a while…not trying to stir up anything, just saying it would be nice if Porsche offered this feature. The Polestar digital key uses encrypted technology in your smartphone or smart watch's wallet app (via Bluetooth...

I’ve owned 2 Porsche’s, a 2022 992.1 S and a 2025 Macan S EV…this past decade. Other than the charging adapter, to be able to use the tesla superchargers (I have no intention of using…but hey, maybe one day?), I have received no freebies from Porsche. Wait, I forgot my dealership does offer...