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First post on the Macan forum, but long-time member of the Taycan Forum. I have a 2021 Taycan 4S and am considering moving from the Taycan to a Macan EV 4S since it is a more versatile car and better fits my current needs. I used the configurator to spec a Macan 4S and it comes to about $105K (only about $4K more than a similarly equipped 4). I have located a dealer with an allocation that requires a deposit of $2500 that is fully refundable until the car locks.
As part of my diligence, I want to consider what other cars are direct competitors to the Macan EV so that I can research and possibly test drive them while I wait for the Macan 4S to lock. What are your thoughts? See below for some EV SUVs that come to mind. Many of these seem to be larger than the Macan, which is about the right size for our needs.
Tesla Model Y - We already have a 2023 Model Y Long Range that we plan to gift to our son next spring when he graduates from college. Great car for the money, but not in the same category as a Porsche. We are also not eager to continue to support Elon.....
Cadillac Lyriq?
Polestar 3? Polestar 4?
Mercedes EQE?
Audi? Not sure which model is the Audi version of the Macan EV
BMW iX - seems well rated, but larger than we want and ugly
Others? Obviously there are Hyundai and Kia EVs that are well rated, but again not in the same class as a Porsche.
It also strikes me that there are not likely to be any deals on the Macan EV at first, and Porsche leases tend to be terrible even with the $7500 tax credit included as a capital cost reduction. Nearly all currently available EV's have good lease deals, so financially leasing one of the competitor models may be a financially wiser choice, though maybe not as satisfying as driving a Porsche.
I welcome your comments.
John
As part of my diligence, I want to consider what other cars are direct competitors to the Macan EV so that I can research and possibly test drive them while I wait for the Macan 4S to lock. What are your thoughts? See below for some EV SUVs that come to mind. Many of these seem to be larger than the Macan, which is about the right size for our needs.
Tesla Model Y - We already have a 2023 Model Y Long Range that we plan to gift to our son next spring when he graduates from college. Great car for the money, but not in the same category as a Porsche. We are also not eager to continue to support Elon.....
Cadillac Lyriq?
Polestar 3? Polestar 4?
Mercedes EQE?
Audi? Not sure which model is the Audi version of the Macan EV
BMW iX - seems well rated, but larger than we want and ugly
Others? Obviously there are Hyundai and Kia EVs that are well rated, but again not in the same class as a Porsche.
It also strikes me that there are not likely to be any deals on the Macan EV at first, and Porsche leases tend to be terrible even with the $7500 tax credit included as a capital cost reduction. Nearly all currently available EV's have good lease deals, so financially leasing one of the competitor models may be a financially wiser choice, though maybe not as satisfying as driving a Porsche.
I welcome your comments.
John