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I forget how insanely beautiful the Grand Canyon is! Thanks for the update!

Plenty of 350s work, they're just more finicky than 150s so it's more common to see them broken. But when they work they're glorious.

33.3 at 78 mph avg is BONKERS!! Now I'm wondering if there really is a longer break in period. The elevation is one thing but those first stretches were oddly bad. 33.3 is just fantastic at that avg speed. And it's still on the cooler side temperature wise, right? 50s?

@GaryV I'm sorry to hear about your struggles. Believe it or not, yes.. something that minor could be causing all of the issues you've experienced. It happened on my Rivian, an air hose came loose and it sparked all sorts of errors. They reattached it and it's been flawless since. These EVs...

Hope the day goes smoothly! Super appreciate all the info. 38.6 isn't bad for the overall conditions/speeds/etc. I do wonder if they missed a chance to have an eco or range mode and/or if we see some software updates to improve efficiency. The gulf between the 4 and Turbo seems larger than...

I mean, a 6k climb in cold temperatures at those speeds is going to destroy efficiency. I did it often in both of my Taycans and the i4 for skiing and would hit mid 50 numbers on the way up, then get sub 10 on the way down. :CWL:

I always wonder if bursting HVAC to defog windows actually uses the same power as keeping it on. I played with it on a few different trips and it seemed quite close. I ended up deciding just lowest possible fan speed and lowest relatively comfortable temp was fine for hypermiling.

You're right, the price drives me off the Taycan. My Turbo S sold for 44%!!!! of MSRP at less than 3 years old and sub 20k miles, as a previously CPO'd car. Crazy stuff. And I don't like the new exterior/interior, feels like a downgrade. But it's a real disappointment seeing the Macan numbers...

I've had so many problems with EA 350 chargers, I almost prefer 150s. Sounds like you're enjoying the car, charging & range aside. Feeling pretty bummed over your range results so far, was really hoping it could get a bit further.

Dave already has more miles than Kyle's car did. Kyle's car had 430 miles when he started, it's visible early in the video. Dave also has 20s to Kyle's 22s. 40.2kWh/100mi/ 119 miles / avg speed 72? Ouch.

I've driven and owned a LOT of EVs and I'll tell you straight up, if you're used to EV pickup/torque you won't be thrilled with the 4. It's the slowest EV I've driven. Some people won't mind, but it sure sounds like you would. They have it listed at 5.2 and it feels like a 5 second car.

The problem, IMO, is that the Macan was designed to come out 2 or 3 years ago. The software really delayed the car but they didn't really update the rest of the car along with the delay. It feels like we got a MY22 Electric Macan with MY24 software. We're seeing MY25 Taycans have a notable...

I like those wheels, wish I could have specc'd them on my 4S. Also drove a Ruby here and was surprised how much I like the color, your photos are probably the best representation of it that I've seen. Lovely car.

Bummer to see it on the low side. You should be far enough in now to have max efficiency.

@daveo4EV above is on 20" wheels. Turbo so a bit less range than a 4 but still.

@4sCT21 I can tell you right now a Macan isn't getting 300 miles year round. You may get it in perfect weather but anything else and there's no shot.

How have you been finding the comfort for road trips?

I believe it was ACC and LCA. The MY25 also gets a much nicer base wheel and the ability to do an inexpensive upgrade to the other 20" wheel. A MY24 Macan 4 will cost 2 to 3 thousand more than an identically specced MY25 Macan 4 in the US.

This isn't actually correct. US model MY25 cars have a number of options standard that MY24 did not. Don't know for other markets. An exactly identical US MY24 spec car will go for thousands less than it's MY25 twin 2 years from now on resale. By taking a MY24 car you're losing residual value.

Thanks! It'll be interesting to see if that improves at all. It has seemed like the Macan is a bit under what I was also hoping for range.