Spoiler Alert! The 2025 Porsche Macan 4S Electric is a magnificent vehicle that delivers a confident, exhilarating, and comfortable driving experience. Its fully electric power train is incredible, and the design and styling are contemporary and striking.
The opportunity to spend a day with the latest Porsche Macan 4S was irresistible. Stepping into the cabin, the sense of purpose, capability, and luxury was immediate. The interior, with its perfectly-finished leather and intuitive controls, creates intentful integration between driver and machine.
One of the first things that stands out is the quality of the head-up display, which provides current speed, speed limit, and vehicle information. Porsche’s latest system takes this a step further with augmented-reality projection, overlaying roadside and lane-marking guidance directly into your field of view.
The review journey charted a 400-km loop from Auckland into the Waikato, with a six-hour music. playlist ready to go. The sound system connects flawlessly and performs beautifully throughout the drive.
After 90 minutes on the highway, my notebook holds three words: “Whispering. Effortless. Roadfeel.”
The drive is incredibly smooth, silky, quiet, and comfortable. At no point does the car feel like it’s working hard or even has any limits. The connection to the road is direct, providing continuous feedback and signalling the innate depths of performance the Porsche carries.
Driving a high-performance fully electric SUV does take some getting used to. The battery starts at 94%, with a range of 427km. As the charge begins to fall, it strikes me how analogous the setup is to a traditional gas tank. With infrastructure for electric vehicles expanding, a six-minute stop at an ultra-fast charging station in Ngatea is all it takes to pump 21 kWh into the battery.
Most of the journey is in Normal drive mode. When entering a passing lane, the acceleration from 80km/h to 100km/h is instantaneous, with zero lag. Accelerating from zero to 100km/h is a compelling experience, and the head-up display even shows a G-force indicator.
The last stage of the journey included winding roads, perfect for trying Sport mode. In this mode, the car crouches a little, adopts a more-aggressive stance, and emits a soft, controlled, ominous growl. The characteristics of Normal mode remain, but slightly tighter, with a delicious hint of greater potency.
The trip ends with an hour in heavy, rush-hour traffic. Even in these circumstances, the Porsche remains patient, steady, smooth, and comfortable.
At the end of the six-hour trip, I feel fresh and ready to do it all again. The Porsche Macan 4S Electric is a dream to drive: engaging and smooth, responsible and performant, and hugely driver-centric.
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