Gen 1 Taycan Support Group…

[BayAreaKen]

My father has a 1933 Chevrolet Coupe. Only 10,000 of them were made. He also has some impressive 1972 El Camino that was just completely restored. Classic cars, the both of them. Neither one needs to be replaced by a more recent model.

I love my 2020 Taycan. Was somewhere around the number 25th buyer out here in Silicon Valley and have loved it every day that I have owned it. I love going into my garage and seeing it there as a beautiful work of art that I get to drive.

I happen to appreciate all the changes Porsche is making to the Taycan and will someday have them as my own when this particular car doesn't work any more. Until then, I put myself on the waiting list for the MY '25 or '26 EV 718 comes out. Yes, Porsche is making an electric convertible roadster, and that's the car I have been waiting for. Until then, I'm going to continue to drive the car that consistently brings a smile to my face.

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[KLHubb]

I have a 2020 Mamba Greem metallic 4S, which was one of the earliest shipped.
After 3.5 years I have 20k miles on it, with zero problems.
In September I retired the lease, and bought an eight year Porsche insurance policy for it.
With that coverage, I can rest easy that Porsche will be on the hook for any expensive repairs.
I plan to own it until 2030, and add a Cayman E to my EV collection when it becomes available.
Who knows...maybe the launch cars will become collectible....wishful thinking?

 

[RAHRCR]

I agree - maybe we should lobby for Porsche to offer a battery upgrade retrofit in a few years?

Although they have produced 150,000 of the Gen 1 and will likely produce a few more thousand before Gen 2 goes into production, I still dont think that they would do it. The batteries alone may not be enough to make difference. It might be easier for them to offer us a “loyalty credit” as a way to say thank you for participating in their first EV experiment and to keep us in the family.

Porsche, if you are listening……

 

[jrmuppet]

My 22 4S is still the best car I have ever owned by far. When the .2s hit the street it will be the second best EV on the road imo. Still the best looking.

It is great to see the progress in EV tech with the next gen. It bodes well for the 718 and future Taycan generations.

when I ordered my 4S I new the price for a sedan would depreciate greatly and planned to hold on to it for the full 8 years of warranty. I was lulled into a false sense of hope as the used car market sent prices skyrocketing and disappointed when that came crashing down. Still, I feel like I am back to where I started.

If anyone is in the market for a used Taycan you can now get an amazing sports car with amazing tech for a steal. That will bring a whole new set of fans to the brand and forum.

This forum has been amazing. From providing so much detail to informing my build, from discussion on dashcams, to charging strategies. And probably the best of all are the inspiring roadtrips. It has been truly a great community. However, it is also filled with all the issues and things that can go wrong. Complaints about dealers and Porsche corporate. Plenty of recalls and software issues.

I used to check this forum daily at first but 20k miles in and with all the software having settled down I find I check it less and less. At this point I still love the car as much as ever and I am excited for the next six years if it. Depending on price I may add an EV 718 along the way or just wait to see what is available in 2030.

 

[KLHubb]

Agree totally, and by the way, if one takes care of the battery, especially in cooler climates like the NE, the battery should be very useful well beyond the 8 year warrantee. Charge them gently at 8+ KW at home, and don't charge above 80% unless you need to. My general charging range is between 75-35%, unless I am headed out on longer trips. A parsimonious Yankee should be able to hold on to these vehicles well beyond 10 years....that is if you care to, and can resist the blandishments of great new technology.

 

[Redhot2474]

I honestly wouldn’t trade my Gen 1 for the gen 2. Albeit the improvements are extremely notable I just don’t value the improvements over the Gen 1styling. Call me crazy, but I think there’s going to be just as big a market for the Gen 1 as the Gen 2 due to the exotic styling, thus increasing demand. Also, the new ones are expensive and the Gen 1, has approached a very attractive price point for a new buyer pool who always loved Porsche who maybe couldn’t afford one before. I’m telling you guys, prices will stabilize and potentially go up a bit in future. I understand it’s not a 911, but look at the 997.2’s they’ve held strong for a looooong time. I love my Gen 1, keep your Gen 2.

PS .1 Taycan has more performance than most will need

 

[KLHubb]

I with you....in 2030 I will be ready to trade in my 4S for an all-electric 911.

 

[noev]

Really love my 2020 Turbo and even in the Bay Area it somehow gets a lot of attention — more than my 992 and 993. Styling still feels very fresh.

 

[ZenicaNC]

I just purchased a CPO Turbo and I'm not the least bit enticed by the gen2 refit. The gen1 has enough performance to thrill me and plenty for me to earn some points if I'm not careful. I held a vigil for the owner before me that faced down that depreciation and walked away. I hope they are enjoying their Cayenne. I rather like the gen 1 turbo front fascia and am looking forward to many years of ownership.

 

[pedroleumjelly]

I’m a product designer so seeing the facelifted Taycan actually made me lol irl

I got mine 9 months ago, and the way I look at it is I got my first Porsche and it’s a gorgeous one.

I also commute to Menlo Park from San Francisco three times a day, and while mine is a base RWD, it has every single imaginable option from the configurator. So I got the best balance of range and performance as far as I need it.

It may sound like I’m huffing some grade A copium, but every time I look at my ride I smile. That’s the vibe check for me, if it makes me look back at it as I walk back, then I made the right call.

I do have a philosophy for EVs and that is never own it. Leasing is the way to go, because batteries are consumables and at the end of the day a 30 year old Taycan will be a rolling shell, whereas a 30 year old 911 will always run.

I am curious what the facelifted one looks like in person, but in the mean time I’m just enjoying the hell out of the gen 1.

 

[hhf2]

i hear you. Coming from two Teslas (2015 mS85 and 2019 ms3p) it was clear to me that Porsche would have to quickly iterate on Battery and Digital infrastructure. Gen1 wasn’t just way off par for 2021 standards but even 2015. I got my 2021 rwd pb because it is a piece of art to me. It sits in a garage with a ‘67 912 and a ‘56 Speedster and it does not look out of place. It is a gorgeous car. It gives me a smile walking up to it and driving it each time i get in. Improvements are normal. Each 911 has better handling and more bells and whistles, but in the relatively new space of EVs, the improvements steps are huge. Again - it was clear to me from day one I bought an outdated car, but a GORGEOUS and functional outdated car I 100% believe the 1st gens will become classics like the OG iphones did.

 

[iReminisce]

I guess I'm one of the gen 1 Turbo owners that is not enticed by the gen 2 very much. Not once have I said I needed more range (I get about 250 estimated miles at 80-85% on average), have L2 charging at home, and any time I need to take a road trip, there's plenty of charging stations along the way, or if its a family run we take the wife's car.
I still get out of it and look back at it and just can't believe how beautiful it is. The carbon ceramic brakes add so much flare to it and continuous stopping power when I need to mash the pedal, and after 60k miles are still all 9/10 after my last inspection. My 12v battery finally died last month, that was 4k I didn't plan to spend but it is what it is.
I have a MapEV tuned ASG and have all the power I need. Its hitting the track next month and I'm amped for that. The ONLY thing I wish I had, was the new faster and updated PCM. Mine can take sometimes up to a minute to get fully going after I've gotten in the car and started moving. But other than that, I love this damn thing. Next car will either be a Taycan Turbo GT or a 911 Turbo.

 

[ejcintr]

In regards to the 12v battery - how did you determine that it was failing? Did it just go out (and if so that must have been a pain ) or was this something found in a service call. I have a 2021 and I am assuming this will be an issue for me in the next couple of years... also 4k? Why so much?

Thanks,
Ed

I guess I'm one of the gen 1 Turbo owners that is not enticed by the gen 2 very much. Not once have I said I needed more range (I get about 250 estimated miles at 80-85% on average), have L2 charging at home, and any time I need to take a road trip, there's plenty of charging stations along the way, or if its a family run we take the wife's car.
I still get out of it and look back at it and just can't believe how beautiful it is. The carbon ceramic brakes add so much flare to it and continuous stopping power when I need to mash the pedal, and after 60k miles are still all 9/10 after my last inspection. My 12v battery finally died last month, that was 4k I didn't plan to spend but it is what it is.
I have a MapEV tuned ASG and have all the power I need. Its hitting the track next month and I'm amped for that. The ONLY thing I wish I had, was the new faster and updated PCM. Mine can take sometimes up to a minute to get fully going after I've gotten in the car and started moving. But other than that, I love this damn thing. Next car will either be a Taycan Turbo GT or a 911 Turbo.

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[iReminisce]

In regards to the 12v battery - how did you determine that it was failing? Did it just go out (and if so that must have been a pain ) or was this something found in a service call. I have a 2021 and I am assuming this will be an issue for me in the next couple of years... also 4k? Why so much?

Thanks,
Ed

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I actually didn't notice any particularly unusual events that led up to it. Other than the voltage meter in my car fluctuating a little more every so often, instead of hovering between 13.4-13.6, I caught it a couple times at 12.9 and 14.1. But noticed no odd behavior or warning lights.
Service tech said when they charged and tested it, they found it had open contacts. It was the original battery in the car from factory, but even 5 years is still considered premature for these batteries, so mine might have been a defect.

The battery itself is only manufactured through and sold by Porsche (like most Porsche parts) from what I researched. The cheapest I could find it was about $1400 USD from a Porsche parts store. Dealer invoice showed it was about 2k price, and then the diagnostic fee, labor, etc.. Its not covered under my platinum extended warranty because its a consumable part. There's actually a paragraph listed in my platinum extended warranty pamphlet that specifically states 12v batteries aren't covered. So it was all out of pocket.

 

[KLHubb]

I am hoping that Porsche will come up with a post 8 year plan for supporting/replacinng/upgrading the HV battery. If so, I will keep my 2020 Taycan 4S for at least a decade. I usually keep my Porsches for 15 years. Currently I have an '09 997.2 S that I have just put 100k miles on....I have ordered a 2026 992.2S to replace it, although I will grieve its departure.

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