The perfect last-minute Porsche road trip
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Porsche Macan Electric 4, traditional Provençal buildings behind
There’s something special about the last-minute road trip. And with the help of Porsche and MICHELIN, you can spend more time enjoying the drive, the sights, the food and your stay
The magic of the last-minute road trip lies in its spontaneity – the freedom to shape your journey as you go. But that flexibility can sometimes mean missing out on hidden gems along the way. That’s why Porsche, in partnership with MICHELIN, has worked on a way to strike the perfect balance between uninhibited adventure and pre-road trip preparation.The collective Recharge Guide helps support effortless, spontaneous planning so you can hit the road with confidence – whether at the wheel of a Porsche Macan Electric, renting one for your road trip or your own electric vehicle. The goal for any long journey is for it to be as stress-free as possible, with plenty of opportunities to recharge both you and your vehicle.
Screengrab from ViaMichelin web portal of Paris-Nice road trip
Tap in your start and end destinations into the ViaMichelin app and it’ll give you a choice of three options – a quick route, the shortest and most economical
Use the ViaMichelin app to plan your last-minute road tripHelping add some much-needed structure to your last-minute road trip planning is the ViaMichelin App. As well as suggesting diverse, adaptable routes, it easily connects you with countless tourist sites and award-winning restaurants, and takes into account what type of car you have too – so you can see all the EV charging stations available to you along your route.How the ViaMichelin app worksIt’s simple to plot your road trip with the ViaMichelin app. You just enter your start point and end point – and you can also tap in ­­a ‘step’ between the two destinations if you fancy a detour en route. You even have the ability to choose the make and model of the car you are driving too.Let’s say you’re a history buff and your travelling companion is a foodie on a road trip from Paris to Nice. You’d love to see something historical along the way, but don’t have a strong opinion about exactly what. Your road trip partner meanwhile wants to enjoy the finest French cuisine, so you also need to find the best restaurant on the route. However, you’re only willing to drive up to 15km out of your way for either of these things. Oh, and you also have a cousin in Bourges who you’d like to stop and visit on your journey to the south of France.
Screengrab from ViaMichelin web of road trip with sightseeing tips
The ViaMichelin app also makes it easy to make a quick detour en route on your road trip by serving up suggestions, such as museums, galleries and historic towns
The ViaMichelin App can then suggest routes that are either the quickest, the shortest (most ecological) or most economical. Once you choose a route just check Instructions and it will alert you about what to do if you will be driving through a low-emission zone with your car or about toll roads on the journey. It helps remove the added stress of discovering a hidden surprise later on.Finding an EV charger en routeFor a quick overview of the charging stations en route for your Porsche Macan Electric, for example, click the On the way tab, select the EV icon, adjust the filters, and choose your charger type. For the Macan Electric, it’s a Type 2 charger.Alongside the ViaMichelin app, there’s also an additional exclusive network of charging locations available with Porsche Destination Charging. Here, destination guests who are drivers of Porsche electric or plug-in hybrid cars can charge for free, giving you the change to relax while you do so. Destination partners include top hotels, restaurants, golf courses, race circuits, marinas and more.Sightseeing with the ViaMichelin appThe ViaMichelin app also helps take a lot of the hard work out of researching sightseeing destinations. There’s no need to map these out yourself – just click the Tourism icon and choose the level of MICHELIN distinction you’re looking for. There’s a wide range of options, like national parks, historic villages, Roman ruins and more. The Guide provides ratings and summaries, and you can easily add any stop to your itinerary, which then automatically updates your road trip for you
Close-up of person sitting at table eating a tomato salad
The best road trips include a bit of everything – great driving and food, plenty to see and wonderful places to stay Photo: Porsche
Find a restaurant with the ViaMichelin app and MICHELIN GuideOrganising your dining plans on your road trip is just as seamless. Whether planning a special meal or making last-minute changes, the app guarantees top-class dining without sacrificing convenience. And if you want to explore a little further, the MICHELIN Guide has countless expert recommendations if you want to build journey around a memorable culinary experience. From Best-Of Guides and Editor’s Picks to following your favourite chefs, the Guide offers tons of inspiration and the chance to easily book a table. When it comes great cuisine, MICHELIN have, of course, been experts for well over a century.
Line-up of signs showing MICHELIN stars at a restaurant
The MICHELIN star ratings have been a sign of excellent quality for restaurants since 1926 Photo: Porsche
Book your overnight stay with the ViaMichelin app and MICHELIN GuideYou can also book premium accommodation directly in the ViaMichelin app or with the MICHELIN Guide, where you might even stumble upon a hidden oasis that could inspire a change of plan. The MICHELIN Guide’s online Magazine is also a great place for inspiration. It can even help you streamline your research down to things like ‘hotels with breathtaking staircases’, or for help if you’re planning a stay during Fashion Month, for example. The MICHELIN Guide has a host of themed articles and updates on new and exciting hotels giving you an early heads-up on these exclusive spots.When it comes to a great road trip experience, there are times when planning well in advance is just what’s needed. But at other times, when spontaneity is the order of the day, apps like ViaMichelin will help you get organised – leaving plenty more time to unwind and recharge.
Consumption and emission information Macan 4 Electric (WLTP): Electric energy consumption combined: 21.1 – 17.9 kWh/100 km; CO₂ emissions combined: 0 g/km; CO₂ class: A.
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