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daveo4EV replied to the thread Mobile Charger Red Lights.my money is on Porsche EVSE - the North American versions just continuously has problems - many many many Taycan owners gave up on... -
daveo4EV replied to the thread Painting calipers on base stupid?.the standard 20" wheels block most of the view.
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daveo4EV replied to the thread Tesla charging.https://www.taycanforum.com/forum/threads/vw-group-evs-to-get-tesla-supercharger-access-in-june-2025.23349/...
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daveo4EV reacted to Hevonen's post in the thread Initial 48 hours thoughts (2025 Macan 4 EV in PTS Fjord Green) with
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Background: - I drive a 2022 Taycan 4S (42k miles) - After our research process, we decided to purchase a Macan 4 for my wife - We... -
daveo4EV reacted to JohnnyRoaster's post in the thread 8, 14 or 18 Which seats are best for rear leg room? with Like.
The Cayenne EV is just around the corner if backseat legroom is a priority.
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daveo4EV replied to the thread 8, 14 or 18 Which seats are best for rear leg room?.I prefer the 14 ways anyways - cause you can now tick the "massage" option and that's a huge feature for me personally - and rules out...
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daveo4EV replied to the thread 8, 14 or 18 Which seats are best for rear leg room?.there is no practical difference - if rear leg room is a priority consider something other than the macan/taycn - both have only...
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daveo4EV replied to the thread Tracking US Macan EV Shipments by Sea - Ship, Boat, Vessel 🚢.I have been fortunate to order many Porsche's and been clued in as to all the details from build "lock" to dealer delivery… I have...
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daveo4EV replied to the thread What are these indicators for on the instrument cluster?.battery temp high/low
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daveo4EV replied to the thread [FAQ] - Don't overthink the NACS native port transition…because it doesn't matter.even if plan to never ever ever use Tesla Superchargers - J-1772/CCS1 vehicles will benefit from a NACS adapter - because Electrify...
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daveo4EV replied to the thread Mobile Charger Red Lights.Porsche charger is temperamental.
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daveo4EV reacted to Gorge1969's post in the thread Initial thoughts after first 5 days of my 2025 Macan 4 EV with Like.
Well, I appreciated others sharing their experience here when I was still waiting so I'll re-pay that with a quick initials thoughts...
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So the electrician came today and swapped the socket to an EV rated Leviton socket. He mentioned the wiring doesn’t look loose for the...
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daveo4EV replied to the thread [FAQ] - Don't overthink the NACS native port transition…because it doesn't matter.the difference between 150 kW and 270 kW in actual time due to the charging taper curve is 7 min or less…in practice for me the charge...
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daveo4EV replied to the thread Gripes 6mo into ownership.all this seems not too bad - but maybe I"m more tolerant than you.
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daveo4EV replied to the thread Macan 4S is no longer charging. Clicking sound and blinking from mobile connector.still is - LOL
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daveo4EV replied to the thread Macan 4S is no longer charging. Clicking sound and blinking from mobile connector.congrats on it being "fixed" - but definitely things that make you go "hmmmmm"… best wishes for no more issues.
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daveo4EV replied to the thread What is this little triangle?.most (all?) vehicles that support ACC have some sort of indication somewhere on the dash what the speed of the "target" vehicle is in...
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This makes sense, thank you for the detailed explanation. I was also thinking they can confirm that the line is grounded, to eliminate...
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daveo4EV replied to the thread Mobile Charger Red Lights.this very well could be a grounding problem - I wish you luck (honestly) - being an engineer I like finding "root problem cause" and...
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daveo4EV replied to the thread Mobile Charger Red Lights.NOTE: this is not necessarily a problem with the socket - in fact replacing the socket may or may not "fix" the issue - the NEMA socket...
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daveo4EV replied to the thread Macan 4 Electric - Very Disappointed.congrats - mine so far has been really really good - I you like the Macan I'd suggest you consider another one - some cars are just...
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daveo4EV replied to the thread Navigation screen question on long trip..as noted estimated driving range at current battery SOC… it's quite useful sometimes.
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daveo4EV replied to the thread Mobile Charger Red Lights.most electricians are clueless when it comes to EV charging even those that have done EV installs at a minimum your install does not...
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daveo4EV replied to the thread Mobile Charger Red Lights.unlikely but possible
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daveo4EV replied to the thread Mobile Charger Red Lights.socket look undamaged agreed but not EV rated...
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daveo4EV reacted to ev by porsche's post in the thread [FAQ] - Don't overthink the NACS native port transition…because it doesn't matter with Like.
Thanks for the info and time involved to lay it out. Much appreciated. Looking forward to supercharger access for my Macan 4.
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I do and it fits well enough to not have to buy another one ...after I sell my ice.
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daveo4EV replied to the thread [FAQ] - Don't overthink the NACS native port transition…because it doesn't matter.that article is a disaster of messaging and undersells Porsche's stated charging speeds for their existing models - it is a confluence...
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daveo4EV reacted to SteveInKirkland's post in the thread [FAQ] - Don't overthink the NACS native port transition…because it doesn't matter with Like.
This isn't particularly big news, but I haven't seen it mentioned. Tesla's Supercharging Network now shows Porsche compatibility as...
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daveo4EV replied to the thread [FAQ] - Don't overthink the NACS native port transition…because it doesn't matter.PSA - use a high quality well tested adapter - like the one highlighted in this article...
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daveo4EV replied to the thread New software update.Porsche + software = :facepalm:
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daveo4EV replied to the thread [Poll] - Porsche charging specification lie? Macan is not allowing 11 kW max charge rate - capped at 40 amps? 9.6 kW max rate..thanks for this - excellent post - I find this also plausible and have thought along certain lines…I also have an engineering background...
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daveo4EV reacted to ColdCase's post in the thread [Poll] - Porsche charging specification lie? Macan is not allowing 11 kW max charge rate - capped at 40 amps? 9.6 kW max rate. with Like.
I was a system engineer including some electrical power background. So bear with me. I’ve had plenty of third party outfits build...
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daveo4EV replied to the thread [Poll] - Porsche charging specification lie? Macan is not allowing 11 kW max charge rate - capped at 40 amps? 9.6 kW max rate..it's a difference of 20% - 48 amps (promised) 40 amps (Delivered) off peak EV charging window for california residents is only 7...
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daveo4EV replied to the thread [Poll] - Porsche charging specification lie? Macan is not allowing 11 kW max charge rate - capped at 40 amps? 9.6 kW max rate..no - Porsche ships other EV's (taycan & Cayenne/Panamera Hybrid) that charge at 11 kW on North American 220V EVSE's…my 2020 Taycan had...
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We hit 38c in Tucson yesterday. No related issues that I can identify, does fine in the heat so far. Let me amend this... one item...
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daveo4EV replied to the thread Mobile Charger Red Lights.agreed - check your circuit and inspect the socket for any signs of thermal damage - also make sure your NEMA socket is "EV rated" -...
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daveo4EV replied to the thread Mirror link mobile screen.not a feature - maybe some "hack" will allow it - but it's not a supported feature from Porsche at this time.
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daveo4EV replied to the thread Wall Street Journal Article on Porsche.several weeks or more is not "extended" periods of time - the battery will be fine there is no issue. everyone thinks these batteries...
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Source: Billions of dollars of global battery R&D and application experience in both vehicles and other applications. There are no...
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daveo4EV replied to the thread Extremely hot weather and Macan 4s.the car (BMS) is in control of all charging…you are sadly mistaken if you think as the driver/owner of the vehicle you have any say in...
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daveo4EV replied to the thread POLL: Pick your top 5 most desirable options for Macan EV build.this is porsche 5 options is "too few" - many of Porsche's "options" are standard on many many less expensive vehicle's … 5 is just too...
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daveo4EV replied to the thread All Left rear Lights Gone MIA: "Left rear fot light defective" message.bad wiring harness is most likely root cause here - questionable if Porsche would diagnose that - good news is it's not a wear/tear...
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daveo4EV reacted to PrudentOcean's post in the thread All Left rear Lights Gone MIA: "Left rear fot light defective" message with Like.
If it was a sensor I would think the car would report that a light is out when it isn’t. My guess is that there is a wiring (continuity)...
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daveo4EV replied to the thread Macan 4S is no longer charging. Clicking sound and blinking from mobile connector.as you suspect it's most likely a warranty problem with the onboard charger with your vehicle - you'll need service diagnosis and repair...
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daveo4EV replied to the thread New software update.OTA LOL dealer.
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i live in Australia, have had temperature soaring to 40°C++ end of the summer and start of autumn and haven’t experienced any issues.
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I ordered a new Turbo in early January and finally picked up the car today. This is my first EV, previous car was a G80 M3 xDrive, so...
