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From my perspective, there are more than enough high speed chargers in this area, especially along major highways. In the past, I’ve used the EA chargers along I-10, through Texas, New Mexico and Arizona (in an Audi EV with less than 200 miles range, and relying only on EA). I’ve never...

The infrastructure is more than adequate in New Mexico and surrounding states, and has only become better with Tesla stations. Fear of traveling causes self-limiting behavior, but it can be overcome by having a plan and conducting purposeful, incrementally longer trips to build confidence. In...

I had an Audi E-tron before the Macan. Audi made no attempt to update software. Given that they discontinued the vehicle, that now should not have been surprising to me. I learned that Tesla-style updates weren’t the norm. So I didn’t expect Porsche to update as frequently as Tesla, but I...

I think they mostly use owner surveys. Both JD Power and CR publish their data collection methodologies and criteria.

Beyond how we drive, the biggest determinant of tread life will be whether we choose summer tires or all season tires. Tread wear ratings show that all season tires generally should last 2x the summer tires, regardless of brand.

This is one, informed opinion. JD Power also just came out with their 2026 (somewhat different) brand reliability rankings. And Consumer Reports has yet a different ranking of brands. Two common threads in all these: (1) the first year, or two, of a new model of any brand will be more...

Scottsdale is my home dealer. Top tier service and capabilities IMO. I did this route last summer, Phoenix to Telluride. There are EA chargers in Flagstaff, Winslow, Gallup and Tesla in Cortez. It should be an easy trip, if the vehicle is giving you near-full range (with roof box). Going...

Quick Access is a feature I rarely use, but should use more. Same with voice commands. It just is a matter of establishing the habit.

Early December ‘24 delivery Macan 4, Pirelli 20”, 18,200 miles, with still about 1 mm remaining above the rear tire wear bars (1.6 + 1 = 2.6 mm remaining). Most of my starts from stop are adequately aggressive, but also lots of highway driving. But, a counter-point: Early June ‘25 Macan 4...

Yes, good advice in general, although I don’t enable regen. Not a fan.

This Porsche announcement just in…. The 2027 Porsche Macan now will come with an installed central vacuum to improve charging performance. Sorry, I couldn’t help myself. A bit of “gallows humor.” I have deep sympathy for those of you suffering this issue.

I drove several RWD ICE vehicles growing up in Colorado in the 1970’s that were like pigs on ice. I’m no professional winter rally driver, but those days taught me reasonably well how to drive in the winter. In December 2024, I experienced the Macan AWD on the Porsche Experience Center’s three...

I would never arrive at a hotel with insufficient charge to be able to get to a DC charger. The hotel chargers could be occupied or inoperable. Typically, I go to a DC charger before going to the hotel. If I don’t for some reason, then I want an SOC sufficient to go to a DC charger in the...

I run Waze on Apple CarPlay in the background and use the Porsche app for navigation. I get audible alerts from Waze and, if necessary, just toggle over to CarPlay to look at the Waze map.

We can put this to rest pretty quickly: using as little regenerative braking as possible (by not using the manual brake pedal or the not having regenerative setting “on”) is the most efficient way to drive (ignoring a few other factors, such as the impact of speed or drafting). Regenerative...

The vehicle will tell you when the fob battery is low. I walk by my Macan 5-15 times a day, with comfort entry unlocking the vehicle each time. I haven’t changed the battery since new 14 months ago, December ‘24. I keep expecting the message, but none so far. On our other Macan, my wife’s...

Just a data point: two 2024 Macan 4’s with the latest software installed about 45 days ago. Two ChargePoint level 2 chargers in two different homes in Arizona. Not experiencing any charging errors. I just checked line voltage in home: 122.4 volts at an outlet.

Just a quick update. Had the latest software installed over a month ago on both of my 2024 Macan 4‘s. Zero error messages since then (I did have a few, not many, prior to the new software). just FYI (prior post above), MY 2026 software won’t be installed ever in 24’s and 25’s because the...

100% agree with Joev comments on Innodrive. Although I’d add that for me it is very useful in stop and go traffic. Keeps me from rear ending the car in front.

Drive like you stole it. Or better, Drive it like it’s your last trip.