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I agree but I actually think that it is more profound than that and it is no longer (really) a numbers game for the majority of... -
daveo4EV replied to the thread 150KW retrofit.you and I agree on Porsche's core problems - EV's are an existential threat to Porsche _IF_ they had to compete - they are choosing not...
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I attempted to make this same point a few months ago and was roundly lambasted for “not understanding” the model hierarchy. That said...
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daveo4EV posted the thread [Review - Opinion - Macan EV] - for those considering a move/addition of a Macan EV… in Porsche Taycan Versus....I was a happy owner of a 2020 Taycan Turbo - I wanted a .2 Taycan - but in my opinion the Taycan pricing got out of control - so I...
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daveo4EV replied to the thread The Macan EV is not as bad as I thought.AWD drive Macan's wil be more to your liking sport button - heh EV - yeah no sport button air supension on the Macan EV has this...
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daveo4EV replied to the thread The Macan EV is not as bad as I thought.https://www.macanevowners.com/forum/threads/thoughts-macan-4-loaner-vs-macan-turbo-ev-owned.24721/ 4S or GTS is the sweet spot -...
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daveo4EV replied to the thread 150KW retrofit.Prosche can't complete (reduce pricing) on their EV's without undermining the current ICE Pricing trim/ladder…this the "core" in my...
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I played around with the ix3 configurator. A full out M Sport build is $80k. This car is going to wipe the competition off the map.
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It's very unlikely Porsche would ever add such an option. They are more likely to remove available upgrades, for example they got rid of...
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daveo4EV replied to the thread Possible total loss?.not your fault other guy's insurance is screwed besides direct parts/labor/paint (and possible batteryO) repair value their "diminished...
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daveo4EV replied to the thread Tesla Model S - the car that started it all….:rolleyes: :facepalm:
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daveo4EV replied to the thread Tesla Model S - the car that started it all….no one can convince this was not a consequential car - it was far from perfect - but it charged things…the auto industry will never be...
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daveo4EV replied to the thread Tesla Model S - the car that started it all….the JD power data is largely pointless - pointing to it repeatedly is simply being obstinate and refusing to recognize it's a simplistic...
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daveo4EV reacted to whitex's post in the thread Tesla Model S - the car that started it all… with
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After a decade of driving Teslas, and knowing people who have been driving Teslas, I think the phrase that most people seem to repeat is... -
daveo4EV replied to the thread 150KW retrofit.there still is no option
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daveo4EV replied to the thread Tesla Model S - the car that started it all….JD powers counts "problems" not "impact" - their data is accurate, but hardly less useful that you've been lead to believe or most...
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Drove the e-Macan 4 to Austria back and forth for around 2000 km in Feb. On the Autobahn it had absolute Porsche vibes at high speeds...
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daveo4EV replied to the thread Driving a Macan 4S EV loaner.Macan's a great EV - I own a 2024 Macan Turbo - and wrote up my impression of a 4 vs. Turbo while my Cayenne was being serviced…...
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daveo4EV replied to the thread Tesla Model S - the car that started it all….most people trashing Tesla's "quality" do so from a very weak position of no personal experience - but rather parroting "what they've...
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daveo4EV reacted to whitex's post in the thread Tesla Model S - the car that started it all… with Like.
In my experience (4 Model S, 2 at a time, longest was nearly 8 years old when sold) is that Taycan had slightly better INITIAL BUILD...
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daveo4EV reacted to F1Ruaraidh's post in the thread Tesla Model S - the car that started it all… with Like.
You say that but the Taycan takes that build quality crown and runs with it, straight down the toilet. My Model S still has the...
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daveo4EV reacted to PorscheTaycan's post in the thread Tesla Model S - the car that started it all… with Like.
My wife and I came to Tesla late - 2022 - so we were "late" EV adopters - Tesla was our gateway drug to the EV world. I had a boosted...
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daveo4EV reacted to 69Mach390's post in the thread Tesla Model S - the car that started it all… with Like.
Loving or hating the car and loving or hating Elon can go hand in hand or can be mutually exclusive. I’m all over the place on this...
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daveo4EV reacted to SoccerMan94043's post in the thread Tesla Model S - the car that started it all… with Love.
You gotta separate the art from the artist.
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daveo4EV reacted to BjörnfromHamburg's post in the thread Tesla Model S - the car that started it all… with Like.
This thread again a wonderful example, how polarizing Elon Musk ist. Right so. I belonged to the first Model S owners in Germany and...
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daveo4EV reacted to ze_shark's post in the thread Tesla Model S - the car that started it all… with Sad.
All i can remember is compromised packaging with tragic rear headroom, hilarious understeer, and dubious - bordering on dangerous -...
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daveo4EV reacted to Zcd1's post in the thread Tesla Model S - the car that started it all… with Like.
It’s sad when someone simply spouts anti-Tesla talking points with no real understanding of the situation. Cammisa’s comments about...
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daveo4EV reacted to anonymouse's post in the thread Tesla Model S - the car that started it all… with Love.
When I bought my Model S all my friends said to me that it was a white elephant and would be rendered immobile within a year or two when...
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daveo4EV replied to the thread What Happens To Us After 8 Years? (When battery warranty expires).I'm mostly unconcered - the battery does not "expire" or turn into a pumpkin the day after the warranty expires - it should work fine...
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daveo4EV reacted to BjörnfromHamburg's post in the thread Tesla Model S - the car that started it all… with Like.
2015, my P85D was a widely acknowledged unicorn here in Germany. A fantastic new way of driving. There was literally nothing, that could...
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daveo4EV posted the thread Tesla Model S - the car that started it all… in Porsche Taycan Versus....I agree with most if not all of this video - if you consider yourself a car person this is worth a watch. Having owned 2 Model's (P85...
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daveo4EV reacted to DerekS's post in the thread EV Meet-Up, Inviting Porsche EV Owners in the Bay Area! (Batteries & Boba🔋🧋) with Like.
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daveo4EV reacted to CMKayaker's post in the thread EV Meet-Up, Inviting Porsche EV Owners in the Bay Area! (Batteries & Boba🔋🧋) with Like.
Batteries & Boba. May 17th. 11am to 1pm. East Bay Area, California 🔋 Electric Vehicle Social Meet Up for all EV Brands! 🔋 Rooftop...
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daveo4EV replied to the thread [opinion] - hmmm…VW/Audi/Porsche may be in trouble….the only wrong with Porsche's EV products is their price… this helps a bit - got this morning from my local dealer…
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daveo4EV replied to the thread [March 2026 Update] - Porsche's ONLY OTA update hobbles North American Taycans to max 9.6 kW charge rate….works on the Macan
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daveo4EV replied to the thread Software‑Defined Vehicles: Rivian VW Joint Venture Completes Winter Testing - articles.so much corp. speak to say nothing - my brain melted.
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daveo4EV replied to the thread Software‑Defined Vehicles: Rivian VW Joint Venture Completes Winter Testing - articles.never impact Taycan
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daveo4EV replied to the thread What do you do with your Porsche Mobile Connector?.Plug&Charge for Tesla Superchargers also works for the Macan we can anticipate day 1 support for the Cayenne EV and 718 EV also - this...
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daveo4EV reacted to DerekS's post in the thread What do you do with your Porsche Mobile Connector? with Like.
That is huge! That closes the loop on full NACS support. cc @daveo4EV
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daveo4EV reacted to whitex's post in the thread What do you do with your Porsche Mobile Connector? with Haha.
So you are using the PMCC after 3 or 4 dealer applied recalls (if it has a new cable with temperature sensor). How many recalls did the...
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daveo4EV replied to the thread What do you do with your Porsche Mobile Connector?.kill it!! kill it with fire!! which if you just attempt to use it normally, is about what happens!
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daveo4EV replied to the thread 2027 Taycan Turbo GT by Manthey spotted on the ‘Ring.this is a reasonable concern - I've heard multiple sources that Porsche is not "interested" in the Taycan anymore … I'm thinking no more...
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daveo4EV replied to the thread 2027 Taycan Turbo GT by Manthey spotted on the ‘Ring.that has been the pattern… taycan j1.0 2020-2024 taycan j1.2 2025-2027 taycan j2.0 2028??? the pattern above follow SOP. for other...
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daveo4EV reacted to Briguy's post in the thread Level 2 charging rate with a 50 amp capacity with Like.
From my experience with my ‘20 Taycan, it draws just over 11 from the charger and reports between 10.3-10.5 in the car. by my math thats...
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daveo4EV reacted to RED!'s post in the thread Level 2 charging rate with a 50 amp capacity with Like.
Not to mention feeding the Taycan gremlins :p
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daveo4EV replied to the thread Level 2 charging rate with a 50 amp capacity.AC/DC losses are commonly 10% loss - 11,000 watts (11kw) is an 1,100 watt loss just for the AC/DC conversion overhead the OBC is the...
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daveo4EV reacted to whitex's post in the thread Level 2 charging rate with a 50 amp capacity with Like.
9.9kw in the car is likely not a nerfed OBC, as it translates to ~11.0kW at the EVSE, so still an 11kW EVSE. Slightly lower than usual...
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daveo4EV reacted to RED!'s post in the thread [March 2026 Update] - Porsche's ONLY OTA update hobbles North American Taycans to max 9.6 kW charge rate… with Like.
Fully agree! That’s why the jaguar is the safest car ever manufactured. It spend so much time sitting in your driveway becuase it...
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daveo4EV replied to the thread [March 2026 Update] - Porsche's ONLY OTA update hobbles North American Taycans to max 9.6 kW charge rate….the update may only hobble OBC's in vehicle's that are known to porsche to have a problem - we'll never actually know if/how/why Porsche...
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daveo4EV replied to the thread [March 2026 Update] - Porsche's ONLY OTA update hobbles North American Taycans to max 9.6 kW charge rate….I'm going with internet standards and trying to increase my engagement fees/income with click-bait headlines…everyone else is doing it -...