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No, I have a BMW i3 Rex which I've found to be a perfect commuting car for my 10 mile commute each day. Sounds like it's very different from your transportation needs. The off-the-line performance of an EV is really addictive, even just for a daily commute. I've been a Porsche fanboy since my...

While I think a 300 mile range might be a problem for some, many of us don't need anywhere near 300 miles per charge. I view a large battery like that as weight that I don't need. My primary commuting car is an EV that does 70 miles per charge on good conditions, which works out fine for me...

Thanks for posting. Looks fantastic!

I took a close look at a Tesla Model 3P a year or so back, and while I was really impressed with the acceleration off the line, I couldn't live with the quality. I also didn't drive it myself, but even the interior design felt like it was more for getting someone from A-to-B (like a Camry or...

Nice review. Thanks for posting!

"Compete in Telsa-land." What a stupid quote! I can't imagine many perspective buyers for the Taycan will go with a Tesla Model-S because it's faster 0 to 60. If it trounce a Model-S around the Nurburgring, then I could see a concern.

Thanks for posting. Love the wheels!

I don't think anyone has driven the production car (outside of Porsche) so I think the performance comments are speculation. By "performance deficit", are you strictly referring to 0 to 60 MPH times? I think you can still find cars cheaper than a 911 with better 0 to 60 times, but how many of...

Not sure where you got the idea the battery is outdated. My impression is Porsche's next generation of EVs will not be built on the J1 platform that the Taycan is but something else. As for the batteries, Porsche has a number of programs involved in pushing toward lighter batteries (probably...

I'm in total agreement with your assessment of the forum as well as of Porsche's new EV flagship. Near as I can tell, other than maybe one lucky poster here, no one has seen the finished vehicle, so am baffled how people can come to the conclusion that they won't like the final production...

A friend of mine works in Porsche sales and he commented that very few people comparison shop on Porsches. He says people come in, and after driving one, know that that is the car they want. They may not buy it immediately, but if they really like it, they'll be back. As a long time Porsche...

I'd be surprised given the way Porsche is run, especially so on your misdirection comment. If you said this about Tesla and how they develop their vehicles, I'd agree wholeheartedly, although TBH I have much more knowledge on Porsche's inner workings than I do Tesla...

I thought the Taycan model line director, Robert Meier, said that the target base price for the Taycan was between the Cayenne and the Panamera. In the US, with current pricing the base Taycan would fall between $66K and $86K USD. So either the price has increased quite a bit or Dr. Meier...

I'm sure there are some. But unless someone needs the money for something else (another car), I would figure people would just wait until September after seeing the production car and then decide.

Do you actually feel that way after seeing how close the latest mules look compared to the prototype? I think you might be better off buying something from Tesla...

-- Thanks very much for the information. Can't wait till September!

Three questions: 1) I noticed the latest Taycan mules have a metal trim piece between the front door and the front wheels. Is this something that will make it to production? (Not a real fan of this from the pictures I've seen) 2) The initial specs on the Taycan is 0 to 100 Kph is "less than"...

I don't think Porsche is at all concerned with Tesla. Tesla showed them that there is a market for electric-only vehicles. The Model 3 Performance is certainly quick off the line, but Porsche produces incredible handling sports cars that are built to last. Comparing apples and oranges. Not...

To me this latest test mule has some styling cues from both the 911 and Panamera. IMO, you can immediately tell it's a Porsche.

Yes, but there are various DOT regulations that the car needs to meet in the US (and elsewhere). As an example of this, I got the honor of chatting with Dr. Frank Walliser at a PCA Tech Tactics event a few years back. He was in charge of the 918 Spyder project at the time and the 918 prototype...