Macan EV Turbo build: anything missing?

[hylas]

We are very excited for our new Turbo build https://porsche-code.com/PSBSRTF0

No dealer around us has available allocation but one dealer had us as first on the waitlist so it should be pretty soon (fingers crossed)

We will likely need to think about whether wait a little bit more to get MY2026 vs MY2025. The dealer estimated June or July slot, so it will be somewhere around the MY change date. That's a question for a different time.

Some options that we explicitly passed on:

• Premium Package: The only additional features are 4 zone climate and heated rear seats. For us they are useless as rarely anyone will sit in the back.
• InnoDrive: We never used FSD and LKA is actually quite annoying. ACC is probably enough for us.
• Roof Rails: Not planning to use it and like the look without it.

Some options that are on the fence for us:

• Dashcam prewire: our dealer told us that the prewire connectors only work for Porsche dashcams, which we have no desire to purchase and install. If we were to get dashcam installed, it will probably be aftermarket 3rd party ones. In that case, the prewire will become useless. But I read somewhere that this might not be the case?
• Rim: The "free" 21" Turbo wheels don't look bad, but personally I like the Macan design wheels more. To get the full high gloss black treatment, the 22" spyder is probably better. It does cost quite a lot more and not without negatives (less range, drive comfort/noise) so we are thinking about it.
• Rear wiper: I don't want it, but my wife is pretty firm on it. We live in SF bay area and I don't think there's any reason to have it. Wife claims she uses it on our ICE Macan GTS all the time :/

Some options that I've read good things about but not sure it's needed for us

• Rear axle steering: I've never driven anything with it so I'm not sure what I'm missing.
• Electric sports sound: Never experienced it, not sure what to expect
• Air quality system: Never had it, not sure how useful

Are there anything else that we overlooked?
Would love to hear feedback from you folks!

 

[TurboSpain]

What does the Model Year change mean? Is it like a restyling? The problems that Porsche detects are solved when it does the MYXXXX or does that not matter? I am also waiting to obtain a quota, does it also mean that there may be a price increase if I am assigned a MY2026?

Regarding your options, I added rear axle steering and innodrive to my configuration, it seems that the published tests and the opinions on this forum are favorable, especially the RAS.

I love the Turbo wheels, I think they are the ones that best define the electric spirit of the car. I'm thinking that when I have to repair any scratches, I'll take the opportunity to paint them completely black.

 

[nischalr]

We have very similar builds, and this one is for my wife that dictates some of the options differently than if the car was for me. https://porsche-code.com/PSFJ1FA3

1. Dashcam prewire, it is still not confirmed if it is very useful for aftermarket dashcam installation, I will choose to use a fitcamx which I have had success with on other cars. Uses rain sensor wires and is plug and play with a seamless invisible installation. Granted, it is not as well performing as other Dash cams with a Starvis 2 sensor, but will function well enough for our purpose. I had the Dash cam prewire done on my Taycan, but never used it so opted not to do it on this build.

2. Innodrive, only thing to consider is that ALK (active lane keeping) is distinctly different than LKA (Lane keep assist) LKA bounces you in between lanes as a reactive safety measure. ALK actively keeps you in a lane, and does a reasonably good job of it in conjunction with ACC to make long drives more relaxing. Having said that, my wife does not use ACC nor will she use ALK as we do not intend to use her car for any longer trips, so did not get it on her car. I have ALK as a function on demand download on my Taycan and really like it. Innodrive itself as an adjunct to ACC is of limited function in my mind as it really just automatically adjusts speed based on speed limits and is more intrusive in my mind. Unfortunately ALK and innodrive come together when optioned on initial build, and Function on demand is not currently available on the Macan.

3. Don't like the rear wiper look, and some Hydrophobic glass coating will suffice for us, plus the wiper slightly obstructs the rear view.

4. Rear axle steering, I have it on my Taycan, love it, really makes a difference for tight turns and parking lot maneuvering, have not really noticed a significant difference in high speed stability as these cars are so good at that already. But, I have definitely noticed that parking lot maneuvering requires an adaptation with steering inputs based on disproportionate movement and requires an adaptation in your usual driving behavior which is easy enough to get use to, but once again, having said that, we opted out because my wife admitted that she would likely have a hard time getting used to this and so . .

5. Electric sports sound, cool for a few times, and I have never turned it on again on my Taycan. The silence on EV's are a selling point and for me, the sound does not add anything.

5. I opted for the air quality system as it actively scrubs the air and recirculates more intelligently and we have smelly teenage boys in sports, lol

6. Thankfully have good roads, opted for the 22" Macan style wheels as I liked the look and are easy to clean as I am a car detailing nut. Summer tires specced specifically due to my local climate. Range was not a concern, this car will be a local commuter and charged every few nights anyway.

7. Our Last minute add was the Augmented head up display which you have already specified. We got it mainly for the safety alerts and active lane markings in addition to the fact that it functions with Apple carplay/apple maps admittedly without the AR bouncing arrows. Still will show lane guidance and directional arrows. I felt that my wife could use the extra safety net as she admits to not being the best driver.

8. I would also argue that a Macan 4S is a good sweet spot with regards to power and have many more allocations than a Turbo. I would not begrudge you the power of the Turbo, but depending on your needs, a 4S may be more than enough.

** 9. Of course the cosmetic options are personal, ** something many miss, and I see that you were on top of this already, but don't forget about aligning the turbonite accents on the Turbo with your overall look. (the rear valence, front airblades, sideblade, badging and window surround are all turbonite unless specified otherwise. You do not want to forget one of them if altering at all and have them be out of sync based on your preference.

10. Roof rails, we put on purely for the cosmetic look, to our eye because we went with a black accent look, it complements with the black sideblade. Many don't agree though.

11. Make sure to use the 360 view in the configurator for a much better visualization.

12. Blackberry and neodyne were our choice as well for the interior which gives it a very bespoke look, not something that you will find sitting on the lot or a typical configuration. This is what makes specifying a Porsche so special.

13. Sports Chrono package which you have, but we opted out due to the driving mode knob being standard anyway, and again lack of a use case for launch and driving style. I think if the driving mode dial was not standard, I would have opted for sports chrono anyway as I find this very appealing. I do feel the dash has something missing without the chrono clock, although it can be optioned separately, this is probably the only real regret for me personally, either compass or chrono clock on dash feels more complete to me.

Here is our build for reference, finishing production in 2 days and hopefully dealer arrival on January 10th if all goes well. - https://porsche-code.com/PSFJ1FA3

You seem to already be pretty familiar with Porsche and the configurator, so pardon any info above that is obvious to you. Hopefully it may help others as well for what it's worth.
Good luck!

link to some pictures of Blackberry and neodyne interior: https://rennlist.com/forums/macan-ev/1441089-copper-ruby-metallic-black-bramble-interior.html

link to more Provence Macan's : https://www.macanevowners.com/forum/threads/provence-macan-ev-photos-thread.16943/page-3#post-275678

 

[Fun TC Driving]

Re the wiper or not, we have had two members comment that they have it and it reduces rear visibilty.

 

[tonyadduci]

My thoughts:
Definitely go with matte/satin black rims 22".
Avoid Burmeister stereo.
Get the ionizer.
Carbon trim (especially on steering wheel is nice).
Don't need the rear wiper (car is in Chicago and really never even used it)
I'd skip rear axle steering (use money on one of the items above)
Sports sound is cool to have. You can hear it and it's like sports exhaust from ICE models.
Black out all logos, don't delete any.

 

[shawn]

Re the wiper or not, we have had two members comment that they have it and it reduces rear visibilty.

I have it and the visibility is fine. You only see half the blade (8 inches by 1/2 inch) along the lower back window line. I don’t notice the blade really. I use it often as it rains on the island a lot so glad I got it. See picture below and you be the judge. Note that I assume the central raised hump is to accommodate the wiper motor but not sure if you get the hump design even if you don’t have the wiper. Maybe someone can post a picture without the wiper and everyone interested can compare,

If you look at it from the outside it’s tucked down and not very large but yes some people would notice and not prefer it. I am ok with how it looks.

 

[Fun TC Driving]

Good to get another point of view, e.g. relevant info for all who are debating windshield wiper or not.

 

[hylas]

We have very similar builds, and this one is for my wife that dictates some of the options differently than if the car was for me. https://porsche-code.com/PSFJ1FA3

1. Dashcam prewire, it is still not confirmed if it is very useful for aftermarket dashcam installation, I will choose to use a fitcamx which I have had success with on other cars. Uses rain sensor wires and is plug and play with a seamless invisible installation. Granted, it is not as well performing as other Dash cams with a Starvis 2 sensor, but will function well enough for our purpose. I had the Dash cam prewire done on my Taycan, but never used it so opted not to do it on this build.

2. Innodrive, only thing to consider is that ALK (active lane keeping) is distinctly different than LKA (Lane keep assist) LKA bounces you in between lanes as a reactive safety measure. ALK actively keeps you in a lane, and does a reasonably good job of it in conjunction with ACC to make long drives more relaxing. Having said that, my wife does not use ACC nor will she use ALK as we do not intend to use her car for any longer trips, so did not get it on her car. I have ALK as a function on demand download on my Taycan and really like it. Innodrive itself as an adjunct to ACC is of limited function in my mind as it really just automatically adjusts speed based on speed limits and is more intrusive in my mind. Unfortunately ALK and innodrive come together when optioned on initial build, and Function on demand is not currently available on the Macan.

3. Don't like the rear wiper look, and some Hydrophobic glass coating will suffice for us, plus the wiper slightly obstructs the rear view.

4. Rear axle steering, I have it on my Taycan, love it, really makes a difference for tight turns and parking lot maneuvering, have not really noticed a significant difference in high speed stability as these cars are so good at that already. But, I have definitely noticed that parking lot maneuvering requires an adaptation with steering inputs based on disproportionate movement and requires an adaptation in your usual driving behavior which is easy enough to get use to, but once again, having said that, we opted out because my wife admitted that she would likely have a hard time getting used to this and so . .

5. Electric sports sound, cool for a few times, and I have never turned it on again on my Taycan. The silence on EV's are a selling point and for me, the sound does not add anything.

5. I opted for the air quality system as it actively scrubs the air and recirculates more intelligently and we have smelly teenage boys in sports, lol

6. Thankfully have good roads, opted for the 22" Macan style wheels as I liked the look and are easy to clean as I am a car detailing nut. Summer tires specced specifically due to my local climate. Range was not a concern, this car will be a local commuter and charged every few nights anyway.

7. Our Last minute add was the Augmented head up display which you have already specified. We got it mainly for the safety alerts and active lane markings in addition to the fact that it functions with Apple carplay/apple maps admittedly without the AR bouncing arrows. Still will show lane guidance and directional arrows. I felt that my wife could use the extra safety net as she admits to not being the best driver.

8. I would also argue that a Macan 4S is a good sweet spot with regards to power and have many more allocations than a Turbo. I would not begrudge you the power of the Turbo, but depending on your needs, a 4S may be more than enough.

** 9. Of course the cosmetic options are personal, ** something many miss, and I see that you were on top of this already, but don't forget about aligning the turbonite accents on the Turbo with your overall look. (the rear valence, front airblades, sideblade, badging and window surround are all turbonite unless specified otherwise. You do not want to forget one of them if altering at all and have them be out of sync based on your preference.

10. Roof rails, we put on purely for the cosmetic look, to our eye because we went with a black accent look, it complements with the black sideblade. Many don't agree though.

11. Make sure to use the 360 view in the configurator for a much better visualization.

12. Blackberry and neodyne were our choice as well for the interior which gives it a very bespoke look, not something that you will find sitting on the lot or a typical configuration. This is what makes specifying a Porsche so special.

13. Sports Chrono package which you have, but we opted out due to the driving mode knob being standard anyway, and again lack of a use case for launch and driving style. I think if the driving mode dial was not standard, I would have opted for sports chrono anyway as I find this very appealing. I do feel the dash has something missing without the chrono clock, although it can be optioned separately, this is probably the only real regret for me personally, either compass or chrono clock on dash feels more complete to me.

Here is our build for reference, finishing production in 2 days and hopefully dealer arrival on January 10th if all goes well. - https://porsche-code.com/PSFJ1FA3

You seem to already be pretty familiar with Porsche and the configurator, so pardon any info above that is obvious to you. Hopefully it may help others as well for what it's worth.
Good luck!

link to some pictures of Blackberry and neodyne interior: https://rennlist.com/forums/macan-ev/1441089-copper-ruby-metallic-black-bramble-interior.html

link to more Provence Macan's : https://www.macanevowners.com/forum/threads/provence-macan-ev-photos-thread.16943/page-3#post-275678

Really appreciate the thorough run down! And thank you for sharing your build. It looks awesome!

Re Turbo vs 4S: We were looking at 4S at first as we probably don't need the power of Turbo, but then figured that a lot of things that we want would become standard on a Turbo. After comparing the builds, the difference was around $10k. I also like the high gloss black options on the Turbo over the matte front/side etc. on the 4S. So I'm seeing this $10k more of a cosmetic option, with the additional added power as a plus.

 

[hylas]

What does the Model Year change mean? Is it like a restyling? The problems that Porsche detects are solved when it does the MYXXXX or does that not matter? I am also waiting to obtain a quota, does it also mean that there may be a price increase if I am assigned a MY2026?

Regarding your options, I added rear axle steering and innodrive to my configuration, it seems that the published tests and the opinions on this forum are favorable, especially the RAS.

I love the Turbo wheels, I think they are the ones that best define the electric spirit of the car. I'm thinking that when I have to repair any scratches, I'll take the opportunity to paint them completely black.

Our dealer told us if it will be a MY2026 build, the price will likely increase. And the car will be whatever price the configurator suggests. For reference, 911 models increased >$8k over a year without any changes.

The reason that I will possibly prefer a MY2026 is that when selling the car at the end, it reads like a year younger, which could change the market value significantly.
If however we are leasing it, it probably won't matter, and MY2025 is probably the better option.

 

[nischalr]

Really appreciate the thorough run down! And thank you for sharing your build. It looks awesome!

Re Turbo vs 4S: We were looking at 4S at first as we probably don't need the power of Turbo, but then figured that a lot of things that we want would become standard on a Turbo. After comparing the builds, the difference was around $10k. I also like the high gloss black options on the Turbo over the matte front/side etc. on the 4S. So I'm seeing this $10k more of a cosmetic option, with the additional added power as a plus.

Yeah, I totally get the appeal of all the gloss black trim, and honestly considered the same trade off as you except that I'm a little OCD about waterspots and swirlmarks and was worried about the difficulty in keeping the gloss trim looking tip top. I'm already concerned about the sideblade being gloss black on my spec. I am completely aware of my neuroses . Besides, I had jumped from getting my wife a 4 to a 4S due to the little jump in price to give me more satisfaction when I drive it, but another jump to the Turbo would have been a little too much convenient justification, lol

 

[adamjay79]

RAS is a must.

 

[W1NGE]

What does the Model Year change mean? Is it like a restyling? The problems that Porsche detects are solved when it does the MYXXXX or does that not matter? I am also waiting to obtain a quota, does it also mean that there may be a price increase if I am assigned a MY2026?

Regarding your options, I added rear axle steering and innodrive to my configuration, it seems that the published tests and the opinions on this forum are favorable, especially the RAS.

I love the Turbo wheels, I think they are the ones that best define the electric spirit of the car. I'm thinking that when I have to repair any scratches, I'll take the opportunity to paint them completely black.

Model Year (MY) updates aren't typically noticable so spec changes primarily and may be aa new colour added. Every July the MY changes across the Porsche range.

 

[tonyadduci]

The turbo shortages (production isn't keeping up with demand) should help above and beyond any model year differences; anyone who preordered any Macan EV last year had a 24 basically until the first deliveries in late September/October. 2025's will be made thru August-September of 2025 so...

 

[nick776]

My thoughts:
Definitely go with matte/satin black rims 22".
Avoid Burmeister stereo.
Get the ionizer.
Carbon trim (especially on steering wheel is nice).
Don't need the rear wiper (car is in Chicago and really never even used it)
I'd skip rear axle steering (use money on one of the items above)
Sports sound is cool to have. You can hear it and it's like sports exhaust from ICE models.
Black out all logos, don't delete any.

Why do you say avoid Burmester?

 

[tonyadduci]

it's over 5K and the difference in sound between the two was not noticable enough for me. I had this in my 911 carrera s.

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