Considering 1st EV but...

[Nikobimmer]

I have a long daily commute to my office, just less than 200 miles. About 35,000 miles a year.

I have a level 2 charger at the office (free) and would likely get one installed at my house.

Does a EV make sense? Taycan and the EQS are on my list (I know they're quite different but like them both for different reasons)

Does anyone here use their Taycan for long commutes?

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[SergeyIndy]

I would say doing that many miles per year is high and not common for Taycan owners. Taycan is my go to for any drive when I really want to have maximum enjoyment.

However, there are limitations related to road surface quality, elevation, weather, and battery warranty that would be limiting factors to most EVs, but specifically Taycan is very low and any damage (example of 3mm+ in the middle) to the bottom protective plate would basically total it, yes you can get a Cross Turismo with higher clearance, but still, it is not something that would help you going over a surface that slings rocks under your belly. Then any elevation or weather like high wind or rain at highway speeds will eat at your range at alarming rate but 200 miles is doable for Gen 2 (2025+) but certainly on the edge for Gen 1 (2024 or earlier) models. The last factor is battery warranty, if you are going so many miles you will reach 100k miles quickly and your HV (high voltage) battery warranty will be out. The theory is that the HV battery is designed to outlast the car, unless you have bad modules, then that theory does not hold up and if you have a module go bad, your car is dead and you need to deal with replacement of module or entire battery that certainly would exceed the value of the car given steep depreciation.

Therefore, if you can overcome these limitations, and understand that by 100k miles the car is not worth anything, then there is no better long commute maximum enjoyment car out there. I have done several 1,000 mile trips and it is non stop fun all the time. Also, it is my daily driver, unless we have snow, and it is not because it cannot go in the snow, it is more about the salt that has rocks and other chemicals, so I use SUVs for those times.

 

[prj]

Either J1.1 Sedan with 20" Aero rims or J1.2 anything should work fine with plenty of range to spare.
J1.1 CT with 21" will be pushing it if you have cold winters where you are, but should still make it.

If you are doing that kind of mileage I'd try to get a J1.2 lease.

 

[mpd79]

I have a long daily commute to my office, just less than 200 miles. About 35,000 miles a year.

I have a level 2 charger at the office (free) and would likely get one installed at my house.

Does a EV make sense? Taycan and the EQS are on my list (I know they're quite different but like them both for different reasons)

Does anyone here use their Taycan for long commutes?

What gas car are you using for this commute now?

IMO great road trip car and would have no issues with the distance on a 2025+ (or earlier given you’re charging at the office).

 

[Nikobimmer]

E-class with thermal/noise insulated glass.

 

[curiousurick]

I’ve been driving a mach e for 4 years with charging at the office. It has lower clearance than a corolla and I’ve driven it 50k miles without any issue with the bottom chassis. The Taycan is a bit lower than the mach E (except in lift mode), so it should be fine.

The long term maintenance cost of an EV is still much lower than equivalent gas cars even if you consider the price of battery fixes or replacements. My CPO Taycan I just got tells me my next maintenance service is November 2027. It’s even cheaper if you can get half or all your charging at work. I will say that depending on how you drive, the J1 might just barely get you to work and back so charging at home might be needed at least a bit. It hurt to pay $2k to install a L2 but it’s been great.

I drive only 50 miles a day for work but I’ll never go back to gas. It’s quieter, quicker, more fun, cheaper. Then there’s the Taycan specifics that it’s extremely fun, pretty good tech, super fast charging for road trips, comfortable, and looks amazing. Some people buy Porsches as a car for occasional driving but I’m planning to drive mine into the ground by using it for everything I can. I wanna see 200k+ one day.

 

[SergeyIndy]

Agree with George ^, but the maintenance part. Yes, every 2 years but given high labor rates if my Macan GTS 2 year service with oil and brake fluid flush is a $1k, then Taycan 2 year is over $2k, plus tires wear out a lot sooner, so maintenance is definitely higher.

 

[69Mach390]

I have a long daily commute to my office, just less than 200 miles. About 35,000 miles a year.

I have a level 2 charger at the office (free) and would likely get one installed at my house.

Does a EV make sense? Taycan and the EQS are on my list (I know they're quite different but like them both for different reasons)

Does anyone here use their Taycan for long commutes?

200 miles round trip or 200 miles each way?

Honestly, either way I wouldn’t do it.

Take the “in between” step and buy a PHEV to save on fuel.

EVs are the worst choice for long drives. Can they do them? Yes. But they take more planning and more time.

And what happens if you forget to plug in at home? Can’t go to work or you’re super late? Or what happens when someone else is hogging the charger at work?

 

[daveo4EV]

I have a long daily commute to my office, just less than 200 miles. About 35,000 miles a year.

I have a level 2 charger at the office (free) and would likely get one installed at my house.

Does a EV make sense? Taycan and the EQS are on my list (I know they're quite different but like them both for different reasons)

Does anyone here use their Taycan for long commutes?

EV can work for you - 200 miles round trip is very doable even on a single charge - but if you can charge at work even better - once and while you might have to make a 10 min stop at a fast charger on the way home - but it will be no big deal…

smooth ride, ample torque and silent operation with spoil you - not to mention no maintenance (tires and wipers)…

when it's cold (less 40F) it might be a bit of stretch to drive 200 miles on one charge, but again if you can charge at work for at least 4 Horus you'll be good to go.

100% get home charging installed and you'll get your commute down to no big deal in no time.

charge at home to 80% - charge at work to more than 50% - and your commute will have zero drama or range anxiety.

roughly speaking L2 charging gets you 10% battery/hour of charge - if you have 4+ hours at work that's 40% battery - an 8/9 hour work day = at least 80% battery replenish…so charging at work will give you more than enough for the drive home and beyond…then charging overnight in your garage - again you'll get in the car "full" in the morning.

assuming it's 100 miles one way to work - that's 33 kWh of power to drive 100 miles

33 kWh of power is about 40% (or less battery)…

Taycan is about 3 miles/kWh vehicle - and L2 charging is about 9.6 kWh/hour - so 33 kWh @ 9.6 kW is 3.5 hours of charge time…to relish 100 miles of driving.

if you have charging at work - I fore-see zero issues.

enjoy.

 

[babylou66]

200 miles round trip or 200 miles each way?

Honestly, either way I wouldn’t do it.

Take the “in between” step and buy a PHEV to save on fuel.

EVs are the worst choice for long drives. Can they do them? Yes. But they take more planning and more time.

And what happens if you forget to plug in at home? Can’t go to work or you’re super late? Or what happens when someone else is hogging the charger at work?

Can't agree with this. An infinite amount of ifs and buts can apply to an ICE car. If you ABC an EV is far superior. The driver will never stop at a gas station. Plus an EV is simply a better drive.

 

[bwherry]

I did some quick maths and seems your commute is 200 miles total, not each direction. (unless you're in the office well under 5 days per week and/or take a lot of vacation, in which case congratulations) Please confirm.

Remaining questions:
1. Are you guaranteed to be able to L2 charge for up to 4 hours at work? (your workplace may have a limited number of L2 chargers with potentially lots of demand)
2. Can you do a J1.2 Taycan? (so likely new, not preowned)
3. Are your work hours such that you'll have enough time to charge overnight (to 80-90%)?

If you can answer a solid YES to any one of these three questions I think the Taycan - or pretty much any EV for sale today - is a go-for-it, slam-dunk, no-brainer. (and you'll probably never go back to ICE like many of us) *

Otherwise, there are followup questions...

* unless you live somewhere that gets very cold (as cold can negatively affect EV range quite dramatically) - no idea where "Columbia" is, assuming that's not a typo for "Colombia"

 

[69Mach390]

Can't agree with this. An infinite amount of ifs and buts can apply to an ICE car. If you ABC an EV is far superior. The driver will never stop at a gas station. Plus an EV is simply a better drive.

It’s not an if or but. It’s a “I know I have to drive long distances daily, will a BEV be a good car for this?”

The answer is “no,” it’s the worst car for this.

Can you do it? Sure. But it’s definitely not ideal.

There are no ifs or buts with an ICE car. ZERO planning required. Get in car and drive, refuel as necessary with a short stop at any of the 1,000 gas stations between you and your destination.

The last thing I want to do on a long drive is make it longer. I absolutely love an EV for around town, been driving EV since 2021 and I don’t think I could go back to an ICE……..unless I had a long commute.

Luckily for me I only have to drive long distances once a month, and I borrow my wife’s Lincoln.

 

[69Mach390]

I did some quick maths and seems your commute is 200 miles total, not each direction. (unless you're in the office well under 5 days per week and/or take a lot of vacation, in which case congratulations) Please confirm.

Remaining questions:
1. Are you guaranteed to be able to L2 charge for up to 4 hours at work? (your workplace may have a limited number of L2 chargers with potentially lots of demand)
2. Can you do a J1.2 Taycan? (so likely new, not preowned)
3. Are your work hours such that you'll have enough time to charge overnight (to 80-90%)?

If you can answer a solid YES to any one of these three questions I think the Taycan - or pretty much any EV for sale today - is a go-for-it, slam-dunk, no-brainer. (and you'll probably never go back to ICE like many of us) *

Otherwise, there are followup questions...

* unless you live somewhere that gets very cold (as cold can negatively affect EV range quite dramatically) - no idea where "Columbia" is, assuming that's not a typo for "Colombia"

You hit all the main points. I’ll add a couple more considerations-

What speed to you drive? Are you willing to drive slower on the highway to extend your range?

Are you required to be at work at a specific time or can you be late in case you need to DC charge one way or the other?

Do you ever need to drive somewhere from work or right after work when you get home? If so, do you have extra time to DC charge or a 2nd vehicle you can take?

Are you the kind of person that enjoys the drive or just want to get to the destination as soon as possible?

Are you the type who doesn’t mind a bit of pre-planning or do you want to just “get in and drive” without having to think about it?


It definitely can be done, but I wouldn’t recommend it for everyone nor every personality.

 

[daveo4EV]

200 miles round trip or 200 miles each way?

Honestly, either way I wouldn’t do it.

Take the “in between” step and buy a PHEV to save on fuel.

EVs are the worst choice for long drives. Can they do them? Yes. But they take more planning and more time.

And what happens if you forget to plug in at home? Can’t go to work or you’re super late? Or what happens when someone else is hogging the charger at work?

I disagree…

 

[69Mach390]

I disagree…

Ok.

Would probably help the OP if you elaborate.

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