Quick answer

Macan Electric Compatibility Mode temporarily disables Plug & Charge for a station so the driver can authenticate with the app, card or reader instead.

Before you start

Check that your vehicle has it.

Availability

Verified by Ask Porsche for Macan Electric model years 2024-present when an automatic Plug & Charge session cannot be established.

Required equipment / service
Plug & Charge
Compatibility check

Does the documented scope match your car?

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Source-named equipment or service
  • Plug & Charge
Can you see the required control, menu or equipment on your vehicle?
Published availability and qualifications

Verified by Ask Porsche for Macan Electric model years 2024-present when an automatic Plug & Charge session cannot be established.

Visual orientation

Know what kind of control to look for.

This original category diagram is an orientation aid, not a picture of your exact trim. Use the written labels and your vehicle manual to identify the real control.

Charging & battery orientation diagram for Porsche Macan
Charging & battery orientationOriginal visual guide · controls vary by trim · not to scale
How to use it

Step by step.

  1. 01

    Make sure the charging cable is not plugged into the Macan Electric.

  2. 02

    In PCM, open Home > Charging and tap the settings icon.

  3. 03

    Tap Compatibility Mode.

  4. 04

    Connect the cable and start the session manually with the station app, card or payment reader.

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Important limits

  • Compatibility Mode turns off automatically when the vehicle restarts.
  • It does not make an electrically incompatible charger usable.
If it does not work

Quick checks.

  • ✓If the control cannot be selected, unplug the cable before opening the setting.
  • ✓If manual authentication still fails, follow the charging operator's support process or try another compatible station.
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