Best accessories for Porsche Macan Electric?

Question

I’m picking up a new Porsche Macan Electric 4 in about three weeks in Manchester, and I’m already getting frustrated trying to work out which accessories are actually worth buying. The Porsche options catalogue is huge, but some of the prices seem ridiculous for things that look fairly basic. I dont really want to spend £2,000 on extras before I’ve even driven the car, but I also don’t want to cheap out on something important and end up with mats that slide around or a charger that doesn’t work properly.

My main use will be commuting during the week and longer trips around the UK with my partner and a dog, so the boot is going to get messy pretty quickly. I’m thinking about all-weather floor mats, a proper boot liner, a rear seat protector, and maybe some kind of dog barrier. I’d also like a screen protector because I’m already worried about fingerprints and scratches on the big displays. The standard wireless charging area seems to get mixed reviews too, so I’m not sure whether there’s a better phone holder or charging solution that works without blocking the screen.

The home charging accessories are confusing as well. The car is being installed with a 7kW wallbox, but I want a reliable portable charging cable for visits to family and occasional campsites. Is the Porsche-branded cable worth it, or are there reputable third-party options that are fully safe and compatible with the Macan Electric? I’ve seen people mention issues with cable storage, so an organiser or case might be useful too.

I have around £600 set aside for accessories initially, excluding the wallbox. I’m not interested in cosmetic stuff or expensive carbon-fibre bits, just practical items that protect the car and make daily use less annoying. What are the best accessories for a Porsche Macan Electric, and which Porsche items should I avoid buying because there are better alternatives?

DriftDream · Accepted Answer

I’d be careful with the Porsche catalogue. Unfortunately, some of the branded protection bits are not as good as expected, especially once you see the price for fairly ordinary rubber and fabric. My practical shortlist would be:Gledring Porsche Macan Electric Boot Liner Custom Fit Rubber for the boot. It has a raised edge, is easy to hose out, and should cope better with muddy dog paws than a carpeted Porsche liner.Travall Guard Porsche Macan Full Height Steel Dog Guard if the fitment is confirmed for the electric model. A proper fixed barrier is much safer than relying on a loose mesh screen.4Knines Dog Seat Cover Hammock Waterproof Heavy Duty for the rear bench. It protects the leather from claws and wet coats, and the seat anchors stop it sliding about.atFoliX FX-Clear Porsche Macan Electric Display Protection Film for the screens. I’d choose clear film rather than matte; the matte types can make the display look slightly grainy.Brodit Porsche Macan 2024 ProClip Dashboard Mount with a separate phone holder. It’s far less annoying than the wireless pad, which I’ve had issues with overheating phones and dropping connection.JUICE BOOSTER 3 air 11kW Type 2 Portable EV Charger for genuine portable charging. It’s expensive, but properly engineered and much more useful at relatives’ houses than a basic Type 2-to-Type 2 lead. Don’t confuse that with a cable for a campsite socket; you’ll need the correct CEE adapter and permission to use it. I’d budget roughly £350-£450 initially, then buy the dog barrier after confirming the exact rear-seat and boot fit. Skip carbon trim, branded cable bags, and the Porsche screen films unless the dealer throws them in.

drrudgismg · Answer

I’d spend the £600 on protection and charging, not Porsche-branded trim. My shortlist:

Mats/boot: WeatherTech Porsche Macan Electric FloorLiner HP All-Weather Mats are rigid and stay put, while Rubberline Porsche Macan Electric Boot Liner is cheaper and easier to remove for dog hair. I’d choose the latter for daily use, but confirm the 2024+ EV fitment.

Dog protection: a vehicle-specific rear seat cover plus a properly secured harness is safer than a loose barrier. I’ve used universal barriers before; they rattled and left gaps around the hatch.

Screen: buy a tempered-glass, model-specific protector after delivery, once you’ve checked the exact display layout. Cheap generic films tend to lift at the curved edges.

Charging: CTEK NJORD GO Type 2 7.4kW 32A Portable EV Charger is a decent portable alternative to Porsche’s cable. Keep the Porsche unit if its warranty/support matters; otherwise spend the saving on a waterproof cable bag and boot liner.