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daveo4EV replied to the thread Software updates - why is Porsche so far behind.......?.here for example is a Taycan service bulletin to update the firmware on a battery sensor… I betcha Porsche wishes they could do OTA... -
daveo4EV replied to the thread Software updates - why is Porsche so far behind.......?.most of the chinese brands if not all of them, Rivian, Lucid, Tesla…but I do not have a survey of the entire industry. but these cars...
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daveo4EV replied to the thread Software updates - why is Porsche so far behind.......?.then let's be clear _NONE_ of Porsche's current generation vehicle's being sold are structured, engineered, architected or friendly to...
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daveo4EV replied to the thread Software updates - why is Porsche so far behind.......?.you should try using a PWISS sometime - you are consistently assuming things that are not true - and it's really really painful to...
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daveo4EV replied to the thread Software updates - why is Porsche so far behind.......?.https://eletric-vehicles.com/rivian/rivian-and-volkswagen-hold-crisis-meeting-as-jv-faces-slowdown-report/
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daveo4EV replied to the thread Software updates - why is Porsche so far behind.......?.https://www.macanevowners.com/forum/threads/software-maybe-there-is-a-reason-the-macan-software-is-so-glitchy%E2%80%A6.23305/
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daveo4EV replied to the thread Software updates - why is Porsche so far behind.......?.I'm so glad an AI agent confirmed what I knew to be true…Porsche is way way behind on software in general - and it's a deep hole to dig...
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daveo4EV replied to the thread Electric Range.https://www.motortrend.com/features/ev-winter-range-real-world-test?utm_campaign=MOTORTREND-Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_source=SES&ut...
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daveo4EV reacted to Yves's post in the thread [FAQ] - kWhs flying south for the winter - where do they go? Why do EV's take such a big "hit" in cold weather…new owner overview with
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All the items you list are true, but I feel only 2 really contribute to significant range loss, speed and climate control … that last... -
daveo4EV replied to the thread Electric Range.328 miles * 70% = 230 miles expected range with a 30% cold weather reduction 379 miles * 70% = 265 miles expected range with a 30% cold...
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daveo4EV replied to the thread Software updates - why is Porsche so far behind.......?.it's much more complicated than that - there are a myriad of reasons why Porsche does not do OTA… but let's start with just 2 big...
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Ok, now that I've gotten a chance to take a longer drive, I can confirm some of my earlier observations with innodrive: The car seems...
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daveo4EV replied to the thread [Thoughts] - Macan 4 Loaner vs. Macan Turbo EV (owned).2021 Cayenne TurboS eHybrid returned with new battery cells - full power restored!!! all covered under warranty - time in service less...
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daveo4EV replied to the thread 2026 GTS vs 2024 Turbo.those peak numbers are only available under launch control - owners of Taycan that have driven both turbo and gts versions confirm there...
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daveo4EV replied to the thread Plug & Charge now available for Tesla Superchargers via Porsche Charging Service.they do not appear to be "separate" certs - I have just the one and my 2024 Macan Turbo EV supports plug&charge at: EA V3/V4 Tesla...
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daveo4EV reacted to fubar.droid's post in the thread [Thoughts] - Macan 4 Loaner vs. Macan Turbo EV (owned) with Like.
I've never test driven a Turbo but I have a 4 and I find it has more power than I need but I do agree that the trim levels simply don't...
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daveo4EV replied to the thread Porsche dealer wants piles of money to fit dashcam - yet it's pre-wired?.cost wouldn’t matter if it was any good but it’s crap!
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daveo4EV replied to the thread Porsche dealer wants piles of money to fit dashcam - yet it's pre-wired?.I have the Porsche dash cam on my 2023 911 GT3 - installed by Porsche dealer (front and rear) with a pre-wiring kit - it cost similar...
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daveo4EV replied to the thread [Thoughts] - Macan 4 Loaner vs. Macan Turbo EV (owned).following up on this…I'll be returning my lovely Macan 4 loaner - next week - much sooner than I would've guessed (but I'm glad it's...
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daveo4EV reacted to pengbam's post in the thread [Victory] - let's chalk up a "win" for once…North American Supercharger access with Like.
Was really happy with my first time using the adaptor. Was traveling in South Jersey before the storm that hit last weekend (which...
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The WSJ0 update seems to have gone well on my December 2024 build Feb 2025 delivered 4S.. The HCP2 control unit failed programing the...
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I had my wife’s Macan 4 in for software two weeks ago. Zero issues. Today, I had my Macan in for a windshield replacement due to crack...
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daveo4EV reacted to Paris92's post in the thread [Thoughts] - Macan 4 Loaner vs. Macan Turbo EV (owned) with Like.
Thanks for this great comparison review and information Dave! Makes me feel really really good about my 4 build with 20" (chose for...
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daveo4EV reacted to Paris92's post in the thread [Victory] - let's chalk up a "win" for once…North American Supercharger access with Like.
I agree, and having only been an owner for less than a year, I expected the process of full roll-out and app integration to take longer...
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Unless you are driving in a place/way to benefit from the extra power, I’d go for the newer model and/or the better specs you would feel...
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daveo4EV replied to the thread 2026 GTS vs 2024 Turbo.it's unlikley 2026 MY Macan EV's have not benefited from a wide range of "improvements" most of which will never be disclosed, but...
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daveo4EV replied to the thread 2026 GTS vs 2024 Turbo.GTS is 2 years "newer" than the 2024 - Porsche always makes minor and un-announced tweaks to their vehicles normal release cycle...
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Biggest difference is at speed where the steering is heavier. Parking speed you won't really notice.
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daveo4EV replied to the thread 2026 GTS vs 2024 Turbo.both are "over powered" and you can't use their full potential on normal streets - I'd go with the better options package personally…...
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daveo4EV replied to the thread Power Steering Plus - anyone optioned.North American Turbo's come with it standard so I have it on my 2024 Macan Turbo EV…and just checking now it's also standard on Macan 4...
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daveo4EV reacted to ColdCase's post in the thread 2026 Software Update via Dealer - What does it do exactly? with Love.
I've seen this often in highly regarded name brand products though 2010, the last I looked, mostly in the subcontracted garage developed...
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daveo4EV replied to the thread 2026 Software Update via Dealer - What does it do exactly?.my prediction no "meaningful" OTA updates (anything beyond PCM) for current generation Macan EV's - maybe with a 2028 .2 refresh - but...
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daveo4EV replied to the thread 2026 Software Update via Dealer - What does it do exactly?.https://eletric-vehicles.com/rivian/rivian-and-volkswagen-hold-crisis-meeting-as-jv-faces-slowdown-report/ Rivian and Volkswagen Group...
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daveo4EV replied to the thread 2026 Software Update via Dealer - What does it do exactly?.and people wonder why Porsche doesn't have OTA updates…I'm reading the first few pages of the updates instructions posted on this...
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daveo4EV replied to the thread 2026 Software Update via Dealer - What does it do exactly?.release notes would be nice - you know the sorts of things that software has come with for 40+ years…
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daveo4EV reacted to Popacan's post in the thread [Victory] - let's chalk up a "win" for once…North American Supercharger access with Like.
This is good news, particularly as a Canadian travelling in the United States. The disappointment for me is that our included free...
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daveo4EV replied to the thread VR28.13 Software Update.is there an existing thread on this?
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daveo4EV reacted to PrudentOcean's post in the thread [Victory] - let's chalk up a "win" for once…North American Supercharger access with Like.
I'm sure that a significant portion of that delay is due to Tesla's slow-walking the opening of their charging network to other vehicle...
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daveo4EV reacted to Daniel's post in the thread [Thoughts] - Macan 4 Loaner vs. Macan Turbo EV (owned) with Like.
Hello voisin (i live in Gap) , after owning two ICE Macan, a Taycan and now 16 months with a Macan 4 , all with the "full" leather...
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daveo4EV posted the thread [Victory] - let's chalk up a "win" for once…North American Supercharger access in Charging, Batteries, V2G, V2H, 12V Battery.forums by their nature spend a lot of time discussing "room for improvement" - so I'd like to call out a recent "small victory" with big...
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daveo4EV reacted to ron_b's post in the thread Plug & Charge now available for Tesla Superchargers via Porsche Charging Service with Like.
@daveo4EV I realize you are critiquing my filtering of the 602 EA charging sessions and I am open to that; however, I think you are miss...
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daveo4EV reacted to dbsb3233's post in the thread Plug & Charge now available for Tesla Superchargers via Porsche Charging Service with Like.
Those don't seem quite right, or would be unusual. Typically both the EA and SC membership discounts are roughly 25% off. An EA...
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daveo4EV replied to the thread [Thoughts] - Macan 4 Loaner vs. Macan Turbo EV (owned).i’ve never had any undo delay getting a porsches windshield since 2008 my $0.02 YMMV
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daveo4EV reacted to USMA81's post in the thread [Thoughts] - Macan 4 Loaner vs. Macan Turbo EV (owned) with Like.
My one-year-old Macan is going in for the second windshield (thermal/acoustic glass) replacement in that year. First time was last...
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daveo4EV replied to the thread Plug & Charge now available for Tesla Superchargers via Porsche Charging Service.all this being said… it _IS_ enormously satisfying to see/experience 260 kW (or greater) charge rates with both my 2020 Taycan Turbo...
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daveo4EV replied to the thread Plug & Charge now available for Tesla Superchargers via Porsche Charging Service.hmmm trying to get to a summary TLDR; out of 602 EA 800V sessions across more than 5 years - less than 3% of the session were 800V...
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daveo4EV reacted to pdealessandrini1930's post in the thread [Thoughts] - Macan 4 Loaner vs. Macan Turbo EV (owned) with Like.
Hi to All Super helpful and very informative reviews about Porsche Macan EV models. thank you all! some thoughts from the peanut...
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daveo4EV replied to the thread Plug & Charge now available for Tesla Superchargers via Porsche Charging Service.@ron_b knows I love me some data!!! good job Ron - wow you've had much much much better luck with 800V sessions than I have…but you also...
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daveo4EV reacted to ron_b's post in the thread Plug & Charge now available for Tesla Superchargers via Porsche Charging Service with Love.
I realize this is a Macan forum, but to address one of my friend @daveo4EV criticisms on getting good speeds on 800v charging sessions...
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daveo4EV replied to the thread Plug & Charge now available for Tesla Superchargers via Porsche Charging Service.choice is what's important here - and now we all have choices… :rock:
