Porsche Taycan test drive
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Bloody hell, thats crazy!
My local dealer has around 5 in stock and is offering test drives without an issue. They even had a second hand one (I asked, customer upgraded to the Turbo S!!!!) that was going for list price. They are selling every one they get, but are offering test drives. Offered me one, but I knew I would want one so didnt.... Bought what I was going in for, a Macan....
Just checked, they have this:
https://www.porscherocklin.com/new-Rocklin-2021-Po...
Never seen one in Carmine Red - with white wheel inserts. Actually kinda works. I really like that! Someone was brave placing the order for that one!
My local dealer has around 5 in stock and is offering test drives without an issue. They even had a second hand one (I asked, customer upgraded to the Turbo S!!!!) that was going for list price. They are selling every one they get, but are offering test drives. Offered me one, but I knew I would want one so didnt.... Bought what I was going in for, a Macan....
Just checked, they have this:
https://www.porscherocklin.com/new-Rocklin-2021-Po...
Never seen one in Carmine Red - with white wheel inserts. Actually kinda works. I really like that! Someone was brave placing the order for that one!
kambites said:
ds666 said:
Who buys a car without trying it first ?
I think the answer to that is "a lot of people" as bizzare as that may seem. 
Both Jaguar and Tesla had no issues giving me extended test drives. The Porsche was too new though then.15 minutes almost sounds like they're trying to hide something. If it was second hand I'd run away fast!
I have a bit of experience with them..here is a thread I posted previously:
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
ecs said:
They let me have one for a couple of hours before I bought mine - was during lockdown so my Macan went in for 'something' in the workshop and the Taycan was given to me as a courtesy car. A 15 min drive isn't great, have you tried a different OPC?
I've tried a second one - won't give you a test drive unless you have ordered one ... I'll try a 3rd tomorrow . The first said the Turbo was out with a customer for a couple of days so it appears if you already have a Porsche the rules are different.
I'm pretty keen on the 4s Cross with the uprated power
Bought a 535d to replace my 535d - undriven - newer & better right? Wrong! Was so much worse with EPAS and a shocking ride. Cost me £16k and a failed set of non Run Flats to get rid for a Macan that was better in all respects. Expensive lesson.
Anyway, have a Taycan drive Thurs, but just been through the configurator and the list of options it needs is shocking. Pun intended - seems to require an onboard charging device option even? Likely pushed it way out the affordability window - do they deal on this one?
Cheers
Anyway, have a Taycan drive Thurs, but just been through the configurator and the list of options it needs is shocking. Pun intended - seems to require an onboard charging device option even? Likely pushed it way out the affordability window - do they deal on this one?
Cheers
Ken Figenus said:
Anyway, have a Taycan drive Thurs, but just been through the configurator and the list of options it needs is shocking. Pun intended - seems to require an onboard charging device option even?
Care to screencap the option?Should have charging on board but can have optionals like extra charge port on the left hand. Don't think there's a difference in charging speed in the options?
ZesPak said:
Ken Figenus said:
Anyway, have a Taycan drive Thurs, but just been through the configurator and the list of options it needs is shocking. Pun intended - seems to require an onboard charging device option even?
Care to screencap the option?Should have charging on board but can have optionals like extra charge port on the left hand. Don't think there's a difference in charging speed in the options?
SWoll said:
Second one, I'd guess standard it's only 11kW on AC? Which is plenty for just about everyone, 22kW has only very niche applications IME.
Last one is odd? I can't believe the Taycan doesn't do 150kW by default? And optional 250kW?
Welcome to the wonderful world of Porsche; where everything is an optional extra.....
I thought that you get their full speed charging on one side and the other side was slightly less, hence the option. I think its standard on the higher models, but I could be wrong. Its a nice idea to have two ports, but like everything else Porsche, it gives them an opportunity to ask for more money.
I thought that you get their full speed charging on one side and the other side was slightly less, hence the option. I think its standard on the higher models, but I could be wrong. Its a nice idea to have two ports, but like everything else Porsche, it gives them an opportunity to ask for more money.
off_again said:
Welcome to the wonderful world of Porsche; where everything is an optional extra.....
I thought that you get their full speed charging on one side and the other side was slightly less, hence the option. I think its standard on the higher models, but I could be wrong. Its a nice idea to have two ports, but like everything else Porsche, it gives them an opportunity to ask for more money.
When I was looking at them, as per audi, one side was AC+DC, the other side was an optional extra AC charger.I thought that you get their full speed charging on one side and the other side was slightly less, hence the option. I think its standard on the higher models, but I could be wrong. Its a nice idea to have two ports, but like everything else Porsche, it gives them an opportunity to ask for more money.
But from that option list it seems like it doesn't even charge 150kW DC as standard?
ZesPak said:
SWoll said:
Second one, I'd guess standard it's only 11kW on AC? Which is plenty for just about everyone, 22kW has only very niche applications IME.
Last one is odd? I can't believe the Taycan doesn't do 150kW by default? And optional 250kW?
150KW on 400v DC, it'll do 800v as standard.
It'll charge from an 11kW AC charger as standard. Unless you have a three phase supply where you're going to be regularly charging it, you're going to be limited to 7kW AC. If you're regularly topping up rather than charging from flat then 7kW (or even 11kW) is perfectly adequate. You don't necessarily want to be charging the battery to 100% for your daily 30 mile commute either, it's quite alarming when the battery is full and there's no regenerative braking as the mechanical brakes feel massively underpowered when you're used to the incredible performance if the regen+mechanical braking system.
The 150kW option is somewhat useful because it'll rapid charge from a 400V DC charger and there are relatively few 800V rapid chargers at the moment. However the industry seems to be moving towards 800V, for instance I believe all the Ecotricity units Gridserve intend on replacing will be 800V and the new Hyundai EVs are 800V too. However, backwards compatibility is possibly quite useful for the sake of £300 on a £100k car.
The 150kW option is somewhat useful because it'll rapid charge from a 400V DC charger and there are relatively few 800V rapid chargers at the moment. However the industry seems to be moving towards 800V, for instance I believe all the Ecotricity units Gridserve intend on replacing will be 800V and the new Hyundai EVs are 800V too. However, backwards compatibility is possibly quite useful for the sake of £300 on a £100k car.
ecs said:
It'll charge from an 11kW AC charger as standard. Unless you have a three phase supply where you're going to be regularly charging it, you're going to be limited to 7kW AC. If you're regularly topping up rather than charging from flat then 7kW (or even 11kW) is perfectly adequate. You don't necessarily want to be charging the battery to 100% for your daily 30 mile commute either, it's quite alarming when the battery is full and there's no regenerative braking as the mechanical brakes feel massively underpowered when you're used to the incredible performance if the regen+mechanical braking system.
The 150kW option is somewhat useful because it'll rapid charge from a 400V DC charger and there are relatively few 800V rapid chargers at the moment. However the industry seems to be moving towards 800V, for instance I believe all the Ecotricity units Gridserve intend on replacing will be 800V and the new Hyundai EVs are 800V too. However, backwards compatibility is possibly quite useful for the sake of £300 on a £100k car.
Agree on the 400v, just ridiculous it isn't included as standard IMHO. I guarantee there will have been a few owners than haven't optioned it not realising what it's for and are only getting 50kW at many current charging locations.The 150kW option is somewhat useful because it'll rapid charge from a 400V DC charger and there are relatively few 800V rapid chargers at the moment. However the industry seems to be moving towards 800V, for instance I believe all the Ecotricity units Gridserve intend on replacing will be 800V and the new Hyundai EVs are 800V too. However, backwards compatibility is possibly quite useful for the sake of £300 on a £100k car.
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