Not added thermal insulated windows in cayenne ev

[ashP]

I didn’t spec the thermal insulated windows as my dealer said no other cars in their Australian dealership has it and it’s not a popular choice. He said the cars are already very well insulated and quiet because they’re an ev.

Anybody experienced the cayenne ev without the thermal insulated windows? Is it a night and day difference? Most of my driving is between 40-100kmph

 

[ashP]

Coming from an ICE macan to cayenne ev should already give a quiet and refined experience I hope

 

[Moheisen(FirstEV)]

Is it still possible for you to change your order?

 

[ashP]

I think so yes

 

[W1NGE]

The EV will be quieter than the ICE equivalent - that's a given.

The insulated glass offers more security should the glass be broken to gain entry as the film layer doesn't break / tear as easily.

Ultimately the car will be quieter when vehicles pass but road noise emanating from the footwells will still be present and so tyre roar will still be heard.

I can't think of many downsides other than cost (and cost of replacement). On the Macan EV you lose the rear wiper as an option if installed.

 

[Moheisen(FirstEV)]

I think so yes

Please option the insulated thermal glass. If you don’t want it on both the front and rear, then at least tick the box for the front. You are spending a decent amount of money on a car that is treated as a daily, and you WILL feel a huge difference once you actually experience the car with and without the insulated glass. Porsche is great brand, but the sports car essence shows in the insulation without these options, and it sounds a lot more without it.

Also, please note that the glass is heat-resistant as well and will be the same type of glass as the windshield. I have three kids, and I must say that with the thermal glass, it could have been 35–40 degrees at one point and the heat just bounced off like it was nothing. There are really only upsides.

In short, don’t listen to your SA. There isn’t a single person on any of the Porsche forums who has specced this option and regretted it. The difference when driving is just too big to neglect.