NEW Porsche Macan Electric Review | Better Than The Petrol Version?

Rory reviews the new Porsche Macan Electric to see if it's better than petrol alternative.

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[JonathanOhye]

Clear window option: $2, 000. Round tire option: $5, 000.

[zix_zix_zix]

Porsche prices have become hideously expensive..

[Lav-vc]

Every freakin thing is optional - so the base pricing may appear competitive but they wont sell you a base car and then its becomes really really expensive

[bianca]

Rory obviously hasn't seen "Spiderman: No Way Home", yet! 😄

[WFO.]

Drove one at a Porsche event at Summit Point Raceway, WV. They would not allow us to do laps around the track but did allow us to do a slalom course. Hauled ass and the brakes were smoking after hard braking when I brought it back in. She’s a heavy beast.

[Koulis_]

Rory is great about being open minded about EVs, very sensible approach from an intelligent journalist.

[Lifeisapartydresslikeit]

My friends and I who already own the Taycan were invited as VIP clients to test drive the Macan. We were all disappointed. Obviously not a bad car at all but it didn’t live up to the expectations or the hype. Definitely not as sporty, not as well built, It was the 4 - so never expected acceleration to be great. But handling was only so so. Feels a lot taller than the Taycan - which is fair, because it is. The back seemed smaller especially for anyone 6ft and taller. Turning radius was good, just doesn’t feel glued to the road like the Taycan does. I think we expected this new Macan to be AMAZING. And it’s nice of course, but maybe it’s good for the current ICE Macan owners. I’ll take a Cayenne instead.

Great video, thanks!! 🙏🏾

[magstheonlyone]

They have released a Spiderman movie with new and old actors and it was a success

[RDLondon]

Gts owner here for 3 years, upgrading to a Macan Electric Turbo. Test drove it for 2 days and it’s amazing. I’ll lose the sound, but got my 911 for ice… and the design and tech is superb. Drives like my 911, minus the sound…. I think Porsche nailed it for me.

[bloodycreepy]

Learn about how the features work. The frunk swipe action and the foot kick or swipe is turned on in the settings of the car.

[jpslaym]

This is the modern Top Gear when it comes to auto test drive review quality and entertainment

[jeremybaker]

My brothers 134k Taycan cross 4s had battery failure at 18 months and 4 months later is still at the dealership awaiting a new battery pack. Since it was Registered (2023) it has probably dumped at least 50-60 k in value if not more. I bought a new ICE Macan S at the same time as him and have to date, touch wood, zero faults and the car has been amazing. Whilst I think the new EV Macan looks good and the performance is impressive, there’s simply no way as a private buyer I could afford to take the risk on the battery beyond warranty or suffer what is bound to be colossal depreciation on this new model. A huge problem for Porsche which will desperately need to shift Ev’s to allow it to continue manufacturing the 911.

[urbanstrencan]

I really love what Porsche has done with the new electric Macan. That coupe silhouette is just gorgeous. They have a big seller in front of them.
Great video Rory keep it up :)

[TurboThrottleTherapy]

I came from owning 3 Tesla's back to back since 2018. Just got back into to ICE, and LOVE my 2021 Macan GTS. I drive a TON and would save on premium fuel if I got back into a Macan EV, but the cost difference getting into a NEW Macan EV $100+k would be crazy. I'll keep my GTS for a while and enjoy that, plus the BUTTONS love all the Buttons in my 2021 GTS!

[siikonen]

For me, the kick function to open the trunk works reliably when I kick the foot forward and then slide sideways. Very good review, thanks.

[bobkaiser]

I'd wager Porsche is keeping the petrol version because they want to actually sell cars. EV's are for luxury buyers & early adopters. They aren't ready for the mainstream.

[OptimumRacingMk]

I think Porsche did a good job, and I am not a fan of EVs. To be honest though, the most logical and I think best version is the base. It's got great range and I think it handles better than the higher grade variants.

[Rob_Dekker]

Beautiful car. There's one parked nearby (Turbo) and every time I walk by I look at it. Can't help myself 😁

[peanutbutterjellyjam]

It might be due to my age, but I really enjoy and appreciate a driving experience sans engine sounds. Any engine sound, including exotics. There was a time when the passing of a V8 burble would tickle my spine, whereas nowadays, it's more like "meh."

[samuelhoney]

The frunk and boot not responding as they should is something I'd expect to see on a prototype or an older Tesla, not a brand new Porsche. Speaking of Tesla at least they can hide the subwoofer in the boot where it doesn't take away useful storage space. I'm sure it's a quality product, but it just seems like a lot of money (especially with options) for something not particularly ground breaking. If you're looking for a fast and engaging small EV SUV, get an Ioniq 5N