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Porsche Taycan pros and cons
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99 pros, 43 cons in 3 articles by 3 users
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Extraordinarily fast charging at Electrify America chargers
Acceleration continues pulling well over 100mph
Superior styling
Infinite customization of the Taycan with various cosmetic and performance options
Sporty, refined driving experience
Excellent highway stability
Good sound system (Bose)
Quiet and refined at high speed
Variable suspension/ride height makes for a more practical daily driver
Reliable
Better than expected storage
Great acceleration
Range is much better than EPA ratings
Exceptional build quality
Decent lane keeping
Infotainment and software is mediocre compared to EV rivals
Mobile app experience is mediocre, connectivity is unreliable
Some software updates require going to the dealership and can, in some cases, take several days
Very expensive depending on options
Screen and infotainment layout is unintuitive
Software updates are not as frequent or as impactful compared to EV rivals
Less reliable charging network than the Tesla Supercharging Network
Camera quality is lacking given the price
Weight of the vehicle can be felt on tight turns
Wireless charger is only for one device, hard to use, and very slow
Battery preconditioning requires built-in navigation to trigger and cannot be manually overridden
Can be awkward to get in and out if the vehicle
No Android Auto on the 2021 year Taycan.
Center console storage is awkward to use
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extremely low center of gravity
outstanding interior soundproofing
interior and exterior design
versatility - it can be a sports car and comfortable limousine
great joy felt over how it can be driven, how it is designed and manufactured
hugs the road incredibly as if denying the laws of physics (even on poor roads, the chassis keeps you out of trouble)
battery warranty of 8 years/160,000 km (must not drop below 70%)
well-placed cameras around the car, they don’t get too dirty even in bad weather
5 EuroNCAP stars (the highest safety rating)
there is a surprising amount of legroom and headroom in the back, but only for two people (the middle seat is more for extraordinary situations, e.g., for a child); in other words, the Taycan wonderfully accommodates four adults
a few years ago, unattainable acceleration in such a large executive vehicle
acceleration and flexibility better than 99% of cars on the road
low body - low air resistance (Cx 0.22)
rear cargo volume 366 l + possibility of a roof load (75 kg)
highly confident chassis even at high speeds on the German Autobahn
a wide range of chassis settings in the infotainment menu
two-speed transmission installed on the rear axle - supports excellent driving performance even at high speeds
software update via the Internet (OTA update - over-the-air)
haptic feedback in displays
the front storage space “frunk” is relatively large (80 l) and also accommodates standard cabin baggage
large wheelbase of 2,900 mm, contributing to driving certainty at high speeds and the spaciousness of the interior
quarter mile in 12.13 seconds (Launch Control), 12.72 seconds (without LC) on winter tires
wireless Apple Car Play
Porsche mobile app
rear axle steering (surcharge)
high weight, about 2,200 kg
it lacks a one-pedal driving mode commonly found in many electric vehicles
high prices for surcharges
with the battery cold and low (below cca 25%), power becomes slightly limited, i.e., acceleration too
poor visibility to the rear through the C-pillar and small rear window
this is probably not even a minus, but in light of the weight, let us not confuse the Taycan with the model 911
the steering wheel covers the side of the large display underneath it
The Taycan is nearly five meters long and nearly two meters wide, which is definitely noticeable when parking in the city
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Very reliable, with minimal service required.
Drives like a slot car; simply point and shoot.
Fast and Fun.
Porsche and Volkswagen have a long way to go to catch up the number of charging stations offered by Tesla.
Getting a PCM module replacement took much too long.