Video Summary
Here are the key findings from the video review of the electric car:- Charging is a primary concern for road trips, especially when speed limits do not exist.
- The Porsche Taycan Turbo Sport Turismo, a late 2022 model, is the car being tested.
- The car received a recent massive software update for better overall synchronization.
- The software update stopped disconnecting the rear motor for efficiency.
- The new charging thermal strategy with the update drives primarily on the rear axle while managing the front motor to reduce flex-related losses.
- Driving on rear axle power is claimed by Porsche to be more efficient than disconnecting the rear.
- This particular car, valued at over $200,000 Euros, includes carbon ceramic brakes but has black calipers for a stealthy wealth look.
- The test drive is focused on a region south of Germany that offers great views and some nice roads.
- The new software helps older Taycans perform to the same standard as recent ones.
- In Germany, due to the availability of high-power chargers, it is less about the car's range and more about the speed it charges.
- Overheating during fast charging after driving at top speed continues to be a minor issue for the car.
- The car’s route planner considers real-time charging availability and is among the best on the market.
- The test location is the Tesla Supercharger with a swimming pool, where the ID Buzz will be filmed.
- Due to traffic conditions a large number of miles were needed to film.
