ST/CT in 4S/GTS with 20"/21" - real-world range advice?

ST/CT in 4S/GTS with 20"/21" - real-world range advice?

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kmpowell

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229 months

Monday 18th December 2023
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Without wishing to get into Taycan depreciation discussions or VFM etc, I am simply after real-world range experiences of a ST or CT (preferably in either 4S or GTS flavour).

My personal situation requires me to do a weekly round trip of 198 miles. 180 of those miles being on actual motorway (M25 and M40) and 18 miles on a 50mph A road from/into the village where I live.

I would like to be able to do that whole trip in one go, without having to delay when I get to my destination and recharge. In essence leave my home with a full charge, get to destination, quick turn around, and back home where I will put it back on charge.

I've discounted the Turbo S and Turbo, as the Porsche range tool says it'll never give me more than 190miles when I plug in my worse-case parameters (5%/5%/90%, 5deg, Eco A/C). Which leaves me with a 4S CT/ST on 20's (220miles estimated) 4S CT/ST on 21's (205-210 est), or a ST GTS on 20's (209 miles estimated).

How accurate are the calculator figures v real world?
How much do the 21's hammer range on the motorway v 20's?
When the temp really drops in the depth of winter to zero, I am assuming I'll need to charge?

All thoughts and experiences are most welcome smile


Edited by kmpowell on Monday 18th December 19:29

kmpowell

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2,938 posts

229 months

Tuesday 19th December 2023
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Thanks all - some varying numbers there, but numbers that seem to be in line with Porsche's range calculator.

I think I've come to the conclusion that the 20's are an absolute must given my personal circumstance. Shame, because that narrows down the choice hugely, especially when you also add on my ACC must-have.