Three months without Porsche Connect... and it's not so bad

[Watchesandburgers]

I purchased my 2022 Taycan GTS in February 2024. In August of this year the included-with-purchase Porsche Connect services expired. The service is $26.49/month ($317.88/year) plus tax on connect-store.porsche.com, with no discounts available that I could find. I decided to let the service expire, and if I couldn't live without it, I could purchase it anytime.

I'm a techy guy, so I did use the Porsche app on my phone to check battery state, lock/unlock the car, etc. The monthly battery usage and efficiency data was interesting, but in typical Porsche fashion, not as configurable or useful as the data Tesla provides in their app. I've now lived without it for roughly three months... and it's not so bad. On perhaps one or two occasions I was in my garage and wanted to unlock the car but didn't have my key. Walked into the house and got my key. (Duh.) Not having charge info on my phone has left me stranded or short on battery... zero times. I plug in regularly and charge overnight light most of us.

I do miss the tech/cool-factor of not having a phone app for my car, but like many tech things, it's to some degree a gimmick. Like the app for my laundry machines. Do I really need a notification when the dryer is done? In conclusion, if Porsche Connect services cost $100/year or less, maybe it would be worth it for the phone app and the cool-factor. For $300+/year, it will remain a "pass" for me. As always, YMMV.

Happy holidays, all!

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[ferdiaz]

I think what I'd miss most is missing on the PCM maps updates. I purchased my Taycan used, and PCM only began updating maps after I purchased the Connect Services package.

I do personally use the native PCM maps for longer trips, as I find it does a good job at planning the charging stops. So I appreciate the whole system is up to date.

 

[DerekS]

Does the charging planner still work without it?

I also didn’t love it when the plan ran out. I would have liked an option to buy 1-2 years in advance.

 

[Jasper4S]

Does the charging planner still work without it?

I also didn’t love it when the plan ran out. I would have liked an option to buy 1-2 years in advance.

Nope, and that for a premium EV... All services that required internet (except for emergency call, and the usual Porsche logging things) require Porsche Connect.

 

[Jasper4S]

Does the charging planner still work without it?

I also didn’t love it when the plan ran out. I would have liked an option to buy 1-2 years in advance.

But you have a 1.2 right? Didn't the facelift come with 8 or 10 years with Porsche Connect? I remember something about it..

 

[chun]

But you have a 1.2 right? Didn't the facelift come with 8 or 10 years with Porsche Connect? I remember something about it..

only MY26; my25 didn't

 

[DerekS]

But you have a 1.2 right? Didn't the facelift come with 8 or 10 years with Porsche Connect? I remember something about it..

Sure I’ve got free time again. I don’t know how long.

I did go through the purchase of connect on the old car as I hit three years while it was in service.

 

[Watchesandburgers]

Ah! Good point - using the native PCM for maps and charging. I exclusively use Apple CarPlay, so those features matter less for me. Glad to be a part of the community and see other people's experiences.

 

[DerekS]

Ah! Good point - using the native PCM for maps and charging. I exclusively use Apple CarPlay, so those features matter less for me. Glad to be a part of the community and see other people's experiences.

Remember only the PCM can precondition the battery. That can make a real difference in charging performance.

 

[Rik_CT4s]

I also didn't renew it. Do not miss it....I let it be.

 

[SoccerMan94043]

I purchased my 2022 Taycan GTS in February 2024. In August of this year the included-with-purchase Porsche Connect services expired. The service is $26.49/month ($317.88/year) plus tax on connect-store.porsche.com, with no discounts available that I could find. I decided to let the service expire, and if I couldn't live without it, I could purchase it anytime.

I'm a techy guy, so I did use the Porsche app on my phone to check battery state, lock/unlock the car, etc. The monthly battery usage and efficiency data was interesting, but in typical Porsche fashion, not as configurable or useful as the data Tesla provides in their app. I've now lived without it for roughly three months... and it's not so bad. On perhaps one or two occasions I was in my garage and wanted to unlock the car but didn't have my key. Walked into the house and got my key. (Duh.) Not having charge info on my phone has left me stranded or short on battery... zero times. I plug in regularly and charge overnight light most of us.

I do miss the tech/cool-factor of not having a phone app for my car, but like many tech things, it's to some degree a gimmick. Like the app for my laundry machines. Do I really need a notification when the dryer is done? In conclusion, if Porsche Connect services cost $100/year or less, maybe it would be worth it for the phone app and the cool-factor. For $300+/year, it will remain a "pass" for me. As always, YMMV.

Happy holidays, all!

What happens to navigation and traffic? You just rely on CarPlay/android auto?

Sure I’ve got free time again. I don’t know how long.

I did go through the purchase of connect on the old car as I hit three years while it was in service.

I believe it's 3 years for 2025s.

 

[refazi]

What happens to navigation and traffic? You just rely on CarPlay/android auto?

I believe it's 3 years for 2025s.

i had this twice in my 2025, what happens is that the car losses the "cellular data", so it can't communicate, if you logout it wont let you log back in, and there is no way to bypass that with connecting to a wifi network.
So navi satellite view, traffic, youtube, weather, and status update to the app wont work.

 

[Tpup]

were you able to get by the login as a guest and disable privacy mode every time you started the car. My cell died and I had to do that every day. It got old fast...

 

[refazi]

were you able to get by the login as a guest and disable privacy mode every time you started the car. My cell died and I had to do that every day. It got old fast...

Yeah, I experience the same issue, tomorrow the dealer will try to resolve it but i'm pretty sure they will do what worked last time - replace the comms module.

 

[Dee]

I tried living without it and I was curious what would be gone and what would be left.
I made a topic about it:
https://www.taycanforum.com/forum/t...onnect-whats-gone-and-whats-left.25742/page-2

Long story short: I renewed my subscription cuz €309/year is nothing on a €200K+ car, don't be ridiculous I said to myself...

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