Porsche charging service UK

[aks]

I recently took delivery of a Macan 4S, and it comes with the Porsche charging services included for 3Y. This service provides:

• Unified authorisation via the car/Porsche app
• Aitomatic payment
• Discounted rates. which seem unified across Porsche partners

It seems brilliant, and I wasn't expecting that from the pre-sales discussions - weird the dealers don't mention it more.

I have only briefly checked how competitive the rates are, Ultrafast for example:

• Porsche dealerships and Ionity 350kW, £0.39/kWh
• Others like Gridserve 360kW, Osprey, BP Pulse, £0.59/kWh
• AC charging £0.39/£0.44/kWh

Checking BP Pulse directly, with subscription, is slightly more expensive £0.63-0.74/kWh, so it appears that Porsche have competive rates.

I have used the service only once, in app approval to start charging, and it worked seamlessly.

Thoughts/experiences?

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[MatC21]

Fully agree.

I think it's one of the things about the Macan that really makes it a "Premium Experience" (whilst some things are definitely not )

No need to worry about multiple cards / apps / neatly integrated into the Infotainment & App. Also supports Plug & Charge and even has competitive rates.

Though my favorite bit are actually the Porsche Charging Lounges that exist in Germany/Switzerland/Austria. I have two on my most common routes and it's always a pleasure to charge there. Good price, good coffee, clean toilet and never busy.

I think Porsche should definitely advertise this more. This was one of the biggest positive surprises after purchasing a Macan.

 

[TS23]

Plug and charge works well and more recent inclusions of MFG, GRIDSERVE, Shell and BP certainly help its value.

Not sure I’d pay the £15 a month thereafter mind. That’s a few extra KW’s to break even.

I’ve been generally more impressed by the increases in infrastructure over last few years. I’ve not found a public charger that hasn’t hit anticipated speed or maxed out.

 

[aks]

The number of charging stations is impressive these days, I am new to the EV world but I don't fear longer travels at all.

The included 3Y term is a good chance to try it out, then do the maths to see whether the value is there.

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