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- The 2026 Porsche Macan EV adds several new tech-centric features.
- Porsche’s new Digital Key lets users use their smartphone in place of a regular key, and it joins the downloadable AirConsole to play video games in the car.
- Additional exterior camera views and an increased max towing capacity are among the electric Macan’s other upgrades.
The Porsche Macan is getting a handful of upgrades for the 2026 model year. While none of them represent radical changes, they should make the electric compact luxury SUV more enjoyable to interact with day in and day out. For example, you no longer need to waste valuable pocket space with a physical key. Instead, you just need to carry a compatible smartphone, which should apply to the majority of Porsche customersCalled the Digital Key, the new feature replaces a regular key fob by acting as a keycard in the virtual wallets of Apple and Android devices. The DK lets you lock, unlock, start, and open the SUV’s trunk. And if you want to let up to seven of your family or friends access your Macan EV, you can share the Digital Key with them by sending them a message.PorscheFor those who would like a little more help when parking in tight spaces or maneuvering around hard-to-see obstacles, the Macan’s parking assistant has some new tricks. One of those includes the ability to virtually see through the hood, meaning a couple of cameras provide an additional viewpoint. The “Trained Parking” function will remember routines so it can park itself in your garage or workplace parking spot after recording the process once yourself. Likewise, “Reverse Assist” is a similar feature, allowing the Macan EV to automatically back itself up in predetermined situations.Into video games? Well, the Macan EV adds the AirConsole app. Once it’s downloaded, users can choose among various games and then play them via a smartphone or Bluetooth controller. Multiple passengers can play together, and the games can even be played while the vehicle is in motion because the screens are obscured from the driver’s view, for safety, obviously.PorschePorsche says it has improved the Macan EV’s infotainment system with the addition of artificial intelligence. For instance, the AI software—called Voice Pilot—can understand complex questions and statements. Other upgrades include newly available door-sill trim, LED courtesy lights in the doors, and the ability to be more selective about the type of charging stations that the navigation system will direct you to. Oh, and if previous all-wheel-drive Macan EVs couldn’t tow enough for your liking, the max capacity has grown by 1100 pounds to a peak of 5500 pounds.While Porsche hasn’t yet revealed pricing for the 2026 Macan EV lineup, that information should be announced before the SUVs go on sale sometime in the spring of next year. Related Stories
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Source: caranddriver.com
