Panamera E-Hybrid
Discussion
I'm coming up to 2 years in my Tesla and for various reasons that I won't get into I'm looking to get rid sooner rather than later.
I was going to wait for the Mission E but it's at least 2 years away and I don't think the network will be sorted out in the UK for a little bit longer than that. So that got me looking at the Panamera E-Hybrid which i think looks fantastic inside and out. It will hopefully fix most the problems I have with my Tesla such as long journeys.
It will be my daily company car hence the Hybrid would I be right in thinking I can charge up and drive to work 11 miles away and back in full electric meaning day to day won't actually need to fill up most of the time? What happens on longer journeys I understand that it has various modes for charging the battery etc but if you leave on a trip across Europe with full charge does the battery just run down until you are left with a slightly underpowered 2 tonne car doing not great economy? Does anyone have experience of what mpg you get on a long run?
The most important question I have is are they good to drive? My Tesla has been a huge let down in this department and I don't actually enjoy driving it anymore I just find the steering lifeless, the brakes underpowered for such a fast car and the power delivery very boring. So basically does it drive like a Porsche?
Anyone have any experience and can help me out?
I was going to wait for the Mission E but it's at least 2 years away and I don't think the network will be sorted out in the UK for a little bit longer than that. So that got me looking at the Panamera E-Hybrid which i think looks fantastic inside and out. It will hopefully fix most the problems I have with my Tesla such as long journeys.
It will be my daily company car hence the Hybrid would I be right in thinking I can charge up and drive to work 11 miles away and back in full electric meaning day to day won't actually need to fill up most of the time? What happens on longer journeys I understand that it has various modes for charging the battery etc but if you leave on a trip across Europe with full charge does the battery just run down until you are left with a slightly underpowered 2 tonne car doing not great economy? Does anyone have experience of what mpg you get on a long run?
The most important question I have is are they good to drive? My Tesla has been a huge let down in this department and I don't actually enjoy driving it anymore I just find the steering lifeless, the brakes underpowered for such a fast car and the power delivery very boring. So basically does it drive like a Porsche?
Anyone have any experience and can help me out?
Thanks so much everyone this is all really helpful info. If I could get mid to high 30s on the longer stuff that would be fine for me definitely better than sitting charging.
Sorry to be picky but when some of you are saying it isn’t amazing on the brakes and steering what is that compared to? Is it still significantly better than say your average e class/5 series? Or is it just not that great compared to anything?
Sorry to be picky but when some of you are saying it isn’t amazing on the brakes and steering what is that compared to? Is it still significantly better than say your average e class/5 series? Or is it just not that great compared to anything?
I have been speccing one on the configurator any must have options? Sounds like rear wheel steering is a must.
I am 99% sure I want one now but will have to arrange a long test drive. Unfortunately pulling the trigger isn't entirely in my own hands. Although I run my company I have actually taken over from my Father who is still the majority share holder so I have to justify a new car more than just wanting a switch luckily he is a massive petrol head too but I think will make me stick out the Tesla until this time next year .
Does anyone know if Porsche are open to doing a deal if you buy two at the some time as my Dad might want one as well?
I am 99% sure I want one now but will have to arrange a long test drive. Unfortunately pulling the trigger isn't entirely in my own hands. Although I run my company I have actually taken over from my Father who is still the majority share holder so I have to justify a new car more than just wanting a switch luckily he is a massive petrol head too but I think will make me stick out the Tesla until this time next year .
Does anyone know if Porsche are open to doing a deal if you buy two at the some time as my Dad might want one as well?
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