- The Porsche Macan Turbo Electric achieved 290 miles of constant 70 mph highway driving before it died.
- It exceeded its EPA-claimed range of 288 miles even though it sported 22-inch wheels, the largest available.
- The vehicle needed to be pushed for the last few feet so that it could reach the charger.
Porsche’s EPA range estimate for the base Macan 4 is 308 miles, which drops to 288 miles for the hot 630-horsepower Macan Turbo model. These numbers put the Macan at the higher end of the electric crossover/SUV range table, so factoring in the experience Porsche has gained with the Taycan, whose range was noticeably increased with its mid-lifecycle update, the electric Macan should do well in real-world driving conditions.
Kyle from Out Of Spec Reviews drove a Macan Turbo at 70 mph, constantly on the highway, until it stopped. He squeezed every last electron out of the 95-kilowatt-hour battery, and by the time it came to a halt, it had covered 290 miles. To reach the charger, Kyle restarted the car, which provided a final surge of power. He then relied on gravity to reach the charger, where the Macan needed push to ensure the charging cable reached its port.
Running an EV all the way down until it dies gives you the best idea of what to expect when faced with a similar scenario out on the road. One question drivers often have is about how many miles an EV can still do when its range prediction reads zero. This varies quite a lot from EV to EV, and it needs to be verified on a case-by-case basis having a lot to do with the specifics the battery pack (and its buffer).
Credit : insideevs.com
