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The Porsche Taycan's Range Is Fine
The electric Porsche Taycan has an EPA estimated range of 201 miles. This has generated some controversy. Partly, this is Porsche’s own fault for creating false expectations by suggesting it would have a range of 300 miles a few years ago. Beyond that, it doesn’t compare well to other EVs on the market, even ones that cost much less, which is pretty much all of them, because the Taycan starts at $103,800.
To which I say: 201 miles is fine.
Is it less than every Tesla model? Yes, it is. But that’s partially because Porsche is not willing to make the trade-off between range and reliability that Tesla is, as contributor Mack Hogan has explained.
Is it less than the Chevy Bolt, Nissan Leaf, Audi E-Tron, and the Jaguar I-Pace? It sure is, by as much as 58 miles compared to the Bolt and as little as three miles next to the E-Tron.
But few if any (zero) prospective Taycan customers are eyeing a Bolt. These are, by and large, going to be folks with multiple cars at their disposal. They will be buying the Taycan because they’re a Porsche enthusiast, or an EV enthusiast, or a collector. Maybe they’re a rich person who wants an EV but doesn’t trust Tesla. The point is, they will generally be a person with lots of money who owns gas cars too, cars they can use on the very few trips for which a 201-mile range is not enough.
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The electric Porsche Taycan has an EPA estimated range of 201 miles. This has generated some controversy. Partly, this is Porsche’s own fault for creating false expectations by suggesting it would have a range of 300 miles a few years ago. Beyond that, it doesn’t compare well to other EVs on the market, even ones that cost much less, which is pretty much all of them, because the Taycan starts at $103,800.
To which I say: 201 miles is fine.
Is it less than every Tesla model? Yes, it is. But that’s partially because Porsche is not willing to make the trade-off between range and reliability that Tesla is, as contributor Mack Hogan has explained.
Is it less than the Chevy Bolt, Nissan Leaf, Audi E-Tron, and the Jaguar I-Pace? It sure is, by as much as 58 miles compared to the Bolt and as little as three miles next to the E-Tron.
But few if any (zero) prospective Taycan customers are eyeing a Bolt. These are, by and large, going to be folks with multiple cars at their disposal. They will be buying the Taycan because they’re a Porsche enthusiast, or an EV enthusiast, or a collector. Maybe they’re a rich person who wants an EV but doesn’t trust Tesla. The point is, they will generally be a person with lots of money who owns gas cars too, cars they can use on the very few trips for which a 201-mile range is not enough.
The Porsche Taycan's Range Is Fine - Jalopnik
The electric Porsche Taycan has an EPA estimated range of 201 miles. This has generated some controversy. Partly, this is Porsche’s own fault for creating false expectations by suggesting it would have a range of 300 miles a few years ago. Beyond that, it doesn’t compare well to other EVs on the...
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Porsche Taycan RSR Looks Ready To Race
Porsche has had huge success in racing but what about their first electric vehicle, the Taycan hitting circuits around the world.
Unfortunately, nothing like that has been confirmed but thanks to rendering artist, Aksyonov Nikita, we have an idea as to how an RSR or racing version would look.
www.zero2turbo.com
Porsche has had huge success in racing but what about their first electric vehicle, the Taycan hitting circuits around the world.
Unfortunately, nothing like that has been confirmed but thanks to rendering artist, Aksyonov Nikita, we have an idea as to how an RSR or racing version would look.
Porsche Taycan RSR Looks Ready To Race
Porsche has had huge success in racing but what about their first electric vehicle, the Taycan hitting circuits around the world.
www.zero2turbo.com
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Watch Will Smith Take Lyft Passengers In Porsche Taycan Turbo S
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Watch Will Smith Take Lyft Passengers in Porsche Taycan Turbo S
Unfortunately, Mr Smith doesn't get to test all 750 horses (560 kW) properly but he does some pretty entertaining stuff with his VERY surprised passengers.
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Mini executive says he's ‘thankful for a car like the Porsche Taycan’
Andreas Lampka, head of communications at Mini, says he is “personally thankful” Porsche built an electric performance vehicle in the form of the Taycan.
Speaking to motoring.com.au, Lampka suggested the BMW-backed brand was open to its next generation of John Cooper Works hot hatches using electric powertrains.
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Andreas Lampka, head of communications at Mini, says he is “personally thankful” Porsche built an electric performance vehicle in the form of the Taycan.
Speaking to motoring.com.au, Lampka suggested the BMW-backed brand was open to its next generation of John Cooper Works hot hatches using electric powertrains.
Mini executive says he's ‘thankful for a car like the Porsche Taycan’… - CAR Magazine
Andreas Lampka, head of communications at Mini, says he is “personally thankful” Porsche built an electric performance vehicle in the form of the Taycan. Speaking... Read more →
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The Porsche Taycan Turbo S Can Do 0 To 60 In 2.4 Seconds
My kidneys are going to hurt every time I see a picture of Porsche’s top-spec electric sedan now.
The 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S is officially the “third-quickest” automobile that Car & Driver has ever tested. “Only the Porsche 918 Spyder and the Lamborghini Huracán Performante beat it to 60 mph in our testing,” wrote Connor Hoffman in a review that went live on C&D’s website today.
In the publication’s independent testing, the Taycan Turbo S did 0 to 60 mph in 2.4 seconds and cleared a quarter-mile in 10.5 seconds at 130 mph.
Hot. Damn.
“It feels that quick,” commented our own Brad Brownell, who has ripped a launch control pass in the Taycan Turbo S. “Mind bendy.” Indeed. That kind of acceleration in a daily drivable road car is downright preposterous. I think I could spare another second to 60 mph in exchange for more than 192 miles of range, but nobody asked me because I’m not about to drop $186,350 on a car anyway.
Still, what a time to be alive.
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My kidneys are going to hurt every time I see a picture of Porsche’s top-spec electric sedan now.
The 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S is officially the “third-quickest” automobile that Car & Driver has ever tested. “Only the Porsche 918 Spyder and the Lamborghini Huracán Performante beat it to 60 mph in our testing,” wrote Connor Hoffman in a review that went live on C&D’s website today.
In the publication’s independent testing, the Taycan Turbo S did 0 to 60 mph in 2.4 seconds and cleared a quarter-mile in 10.5 seconds at 130 mph.
Hot. Damn.
“It feels that quick,” commented our own Brad Brownell, who has ripped a launch control pass in the Taycan Turbo S. “Mind bendy.” Indeed. That kind of acceleration in a daily drivable road car is downright preposterous. I think I could spare another second to 60 mph in exchange for more than 192 miles of range, but nobody asked me because I’m not about to drop $186,350 on a car anyway.
Still, what a time to be alive.
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Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur Get Their Hands On The Taycan
Personalization is huge in the modern automotive industry and Porsche’s in-house division called Exclusive Manufaktur gives customers the opportunity to truly create something unique.
They have presented packages for the Panamera Turbo, Macan and 911 Cabriolet and now they have added the brand’s first EV to the lineup.
www.zero2turbo.com
Personalization is huge in the modern automotive industry and Porsche’s in-house division called Exclusive Manufaktur gives customers the opportunity to truly create something unique.
They have presented packages for the Panamera Turbo, Macan and 911 Cabriolet and now they have added the brand’s first EV to the lineup.
Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur Get Their Hands on The Taycan
The Zuffenhausen-based special projects team gives the Taycan Turbo an even more distinctive look thanks to three different versions of the Sport Design package available high-gloss black or carbon finish.
www.zero2turbo.com
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Shmee has a first drive in the Taycan Turbo S
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Porsche Taycan Gets Stranded In Canada With Fast Charging Issues
Planned 10,000-mile road trip through North America may end if Porsche is not able to fix the problem.
Don Louv knows the handicaps of being an early adopter and he seems to be okay with them. All for the privilege of being one of the first people to own a Porsche Taycan. He decided to put the car to the test on a 10,000-mile road trip. After completing a quarter of that route, in Calgary, his Taycan decided it would no longer accept fast charging.
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Planned 10,000-mile road trip through North America may end if Porsche is not able to fix the problem.
Don Louv knows the handicaps of being an early adopter and he seems to be okay with them. All for the privilege of being one of the first people to own a Porsche Taycan. He decided to put the car to the test on a 10,000-mile road trip. After completing a quarter of that route, in Calgary, his Taycan decided it would no longer accept fast charging.
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Stig Lap: Porsche Taycan Turbo S: Top Gear Series 28
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Chris Harris on the Porsche Taycan - Top Gear
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/Liam Neeson voice on.
Porsche Taken.
/Liam Neeson voice off.
Porsche Taken.
/Liam Neeson voice off.
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Seriously though:
The correct pronunciation of Taycan is "tie-con."
Here's how to correctly pronounce Porsche Taycan
Maybe Porsche's next model won't need a pronunciation guide.
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Seriously though:
The correct pronunciation of Taycan is "tie-con."
Here's how to correctly pronounce Porsche Taycan
Maybe Porsche's next model won't need a pronunciation guide.
Yeah, but this is an american article, and they say "con" as "kaaaan". I need to watch the video.
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Car And Driver's Test Between The Porsche Taycan And Tesla Model S Proves Porsche Was Right
The Porsche Taycan Turbo S and the Tesla Model S Performance have finally gone head-to-head in one of the first comprehensive tests of the two cars together. The results show that, while the Tesla is the better EV deal, Porsche seems right about the performance of the Taycan beating its estimates.
As details of the technical capability of Porsche’s first mainstream electric car and its answer to Tesla, the 2020 Porsche Taycan, have trickled out, it’s been one disappointment after another.
Porsche Taycan
The Porsche Taycan Turbo S and the Tesla Model S Performance have finally gone head-to-head in one of the first comprehensive tests of the two cars together. The results show that, while the Tesla is the better EV deal, Porsche seems right about the performance of the Taycan beating its estimates.
As details of the technical capability of Porsche’s first mainstream electric car and its answer to Tesla, the 2020 Porsche Taycan, have trickled out, it’s been one disappointment after another.
Porsche Taycan
versus Tesla Model S Performance (Raven)
results from Car And Driver:
Rollout, 1 ft: 0.2 sec; 0.2 sec
60 mph: 2.4 sec; 2.5 sec
100 mph: 6.0 sec; 6.4 sec
130 mph: 10.5 sec; 11.9 sec
150 mph: 15.2 sec; 18.5 sec
Rolling start, 5–60 mph: 2.9 sec; 2.8 sec
Top gear, 30–50 mph: 1.1 sec; 1.1 sec
Top gear, 50–70 mph: 1.6 sec; 1.6 sec
¼-mile: 10.5 sec @ 130 mph; 10.7 sec @ 125 mph
Top speed (mfr’s claim): 162 mph; 163 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 155 ft; 156 ft
Braking, 100–0 mph: 306 ft; 313 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.99 g; 0.92 g
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Rollout, 1 ft: 0.2 sec; 0.2 sec
60 mph: 2.4 sec; 2.5 sec
100 mph: 6.0 sec; 6.4 sec
130 mph: 10.5 sec; 11.9 sec
150 mph: 15.2 sec; 18.5 sec
Rolling start, 5–60 mph: 2.9 sec; 2.8 sec
Top gear, 30–50 mph: 1.1 sec; 1.1 sec
Top gear, 50–70 mph: 1.6 sec; 1.6 sec
¼-mile: 10.5 sec @ 130 mph; 10.7 sec @ 125 mph
Top speed (mfr’s claim): 162 mph; 163 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 155 ft; 156 ft
Braking, 100–0 mph: 306 ft; 313 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.99 g; 0.92 g
Car And Driver's Test Between The Porsche Taycan And Tesla Model S Proves Porsche Was Right
The Porsche Taycan Turbo S and the Tesla Model S Performance have finally gone head-to-head in one of the first comprehensive tests of the two cars together. The results show that, while the Tesla is the better EV deal, Porsche seems right about the performance of the Taycan beating its estimates.
jalopnik.com
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2020 Porsche Taycan - Jay Leno's Garage