As you will have noticed from our recent blog posts, social media posts and more, EVision has the Porsche Macan 4 electric car available to hire. It seems like an age ago that Porsche released the fantastic Porsche Taycan, and we were more than ready to get the next instalment.
In this blog post I will take you on a journey with the Porsche Macan and tell you exactly what we think (we love it). When you see it for yourself in the metal, we are sure you will love it too.
Porsche and the Electric Vehicles Situation
As a world famous premium brand, you would expect a manufacturer like Porsche to be ahead of the game when it comes to bringing us the latest technology in the automotive world. Strangely it seems that they have been lagging behind other premium brands in the electric car revolution.
When the Porsche Taycan was released in 2019 we thought it would be the beginning of a stunning new era for the manufacturer. We were longing for more from them very quickly. The Taycan had everything you would expect from a Porsche electric supercar. It was beautifully designed, inside and out, and it had a mind-blowing performance to match. Yet, it was not until 2024 that we finally saw the public release of the Porsche Macan 4 electric car.
How the Porsche Macan 4 Electric Car is Different
What we absolutely do love about the new Porsche Macan 4 electric car is that it is a completely different beast to the Taycan. With much more of an SUV style about it, the Macan will certainly appeal to a wider audience. There is much more of an everyday feel about the car.
The premium styling is still very evident from the moment you lay eyes on the vehicle. One thing we can definitely say about Porsche is that they know how to make a stylish car. Venturing inside the Macan you will see a similar layout to the Taycan. A quality finish and an excellent design language is evident in the cabin. We were also delighted at how spacious the car was, both in the front and the back seats. This was a Porsche through and through.
The Porsche Macan 4 Electric Car Arrives… Eventually
The first look at the Porsche Macan was at the Everything Electric Show South which was held in Farnborough. However, it was touch and go whether we would be able to get it in the country to show off at the event in time. We knew it would take time to get the car shipped over from Germany, and that it would have to pass customs. This was a game of time that was completely out of our hands.
Thankfully, the team at Porsche worked incredibly hard and were able to get the car through customs and through their standard checks in super fast time. Therefore we were able to unleash the Porsche Macan to the public on the second day of the show.
The reception received was quite incredible. Jack and Elliot from the Fully Charged Show would present the Porsche Macan in the Live EV Arena to an absolutely rapt crowd. In-between car presentations there was plenty of time for people to fully investigate the car for themselve. Feedback was incredible and we couldn’t be happier.
Testing the Car on the Road
As with all of our new cars, there is the usual road test and photoshoot day that we go through. I was really looking forward to taking the Porsche Macan out and seeing what it was like on the road for myself.
Just like its older sibling, the Porsche Macan felt powerful. Once used to the controls and the feel of the car, it was an absolute joy to take out for the day. As with any new vehicle that you are not used to, there are controls that you have to get used to. Thankfully this didn’t take too long. Once parked up I was able to go through all the features available.
The features in the infotainment system are fantastic. I enjoyed playing with the different colour themes and finding out about the different driving styles available. There was also a control for the rear spoiler that I had a little play with. The camera quality is absolutely superb, and is kept clear with the help of a camera washer that you can operate from the front of the cabin. There is definitely enough in the Macan to explore to keep you busy for some time.
Talking About Performance
Let’s have a closer look at the stats behind the Porsche Macan 4 electric car. After all, these are the first things that many people look for when checking out any new car. Why would something as special as a Porsche be any different?
First of all the range. Harking back to earlier in the blog when I said that this is a car for more general use. Well, the real-world range really highlights this. With 300 miles to play with, the Porsche Macan 4 is a truly useful vehicle that can be utilised for so many occasions. Whether you need a runaround car, an impressive vehicle for work, or whether you need to make longer journeys, this will do it all.
Charging can be done on a 150kW charger, bringing the battery from 10-80% in just 30 minutes. Acceleration is highly impressive with a time of 5.2 seconds to achieve 0-60 mph. The top speed is 137 mph, yet we would recommend you not breaking the speed limit.
Conclusion
It’s taken Porsche 5 years to come up with their second pure electric vehicle and we are highly impressed. Only a very few select cars were paraded on the Live EV Arena at the Everything Electric Show, and this was one of them. Clearly we aren’t the only ones who admire the high level of quality on display.
Whether you are after a bit of a head turner, or whether you need a premium vehicle for a long journey, the Porsche Macan 4 will fit the bill. There’s only one way to prove it though, and that’s for you to try it out for yourself. Get in touch with our team and do just that!