Macan 4 and others: bad range for the Macan when it’s cold

[byebye]

https://insideevs.com/news/747548/ev-winter-range-test-norway-2025/

-22% vs WLTP and 19 out of 24

If true (they don’t make the comparison with range in normal temps, so this comparison seems silly), hopefully Porsche will improve thermal management

 

[Awaz]

Interesting that.
The tests were specifically for winter conditions. So, applied to all cars they tested.

Tesla particularly came out in bad light. They are known for exaggerating their range. Even the word “lied” was used in the article

WLTP and EPA don't test many cars themselves, as they don't have enough resources and enough funds. Most tests are done by car manufacturers according to the set parameters and criteria given to them. So, some like Tesla obviously fudge.

Credit to the top two, Polestar and BYD Tang. I wish Porsche Macan had done better, especially when they hyped so much about their PPE battery
Let's hope it does better in summer conditions.

 

[Wivenhoe]

Coincidently, I was looking for real range unbiased reviews and came across this truly winter review. It was filmed in Scandinavia driving at 70 mph in temperatures below freezing. The Macan 4 seemed to me to come out rather well and the guy is independent as he compares the results to the 100+ cars he has done the same test for.

 

[PanameraFrank]

It's pretty expected for those three cars to have more range. They sacrifice comfort/sportiness/style.

The most surprising result is the new Taycan. I'd have to imagine we'll see the eMacan get the 25 Taycan upgrades in 2 or 3 years, pretty shocking how much more range they've gotten from it and the charging results are bonkers. Referring to not just this test but others I've seen.

266 at 70 in winter is, honestly, quite fine. My experience in the 4S has been closer to 215, albeit at a higher average speed (mostly 80 & 74).

 

[Wivenhoe]

It would have helped if I included the link -

 

[dgkhn]

-22% vs WLTP and 19 out of 24

The rank is percentage of WLTP, not absolute range, so really meaningless in itself. Also, I can't figure out which Macan they tested. The Q6 went considerably farther.

 

[PanameraFrank]

Okay, I think I figured out what this is all about. This isn't a test at all. It's complete nonsense.

For example, the Tesla started driving at 8:12am and stopped at.. 8:20pm!!! LOL!!! And yes this is correct per their extended review with timeline.

They stopped a bunch of times. Sat in traffic. There were no rules regarding climate or modes. I just can't roll my eyes hard enough.

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