Here’s the perf+ dilemma again. Read use case before voting.

[thinkbusiness]

Hi

I live in Belgium where distances are short compared to US or any other country for that matter (apart from Luxemburg maybe).

My client base is located in Flanders. Which is like the top half of the country.

Given the fact that we will use the family car to travel (once a year)

Would you in this case still invest in the battery plus option or not?

If not would you (partially) use the extra on options like rear axle steering or other practical options?

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[kort]

I always say to buy as much battery as you can.
in addition to a bit more range the performance is a bit upgraded with the larger battery

 

[B61]

I always say to buy as much battery as you can.
in addition to a bit more range the performance is a bit upgraded with the larger battery

Agreed…but if I’m forced to select between battery and RAS, I’m with RAS.

 

[bah1590]

Hi

I live in Belgium where distances are short compared to US or any other country for that matter (apart from Luxemburg maybe).

My client base is located in Flanders. Which is like the top half of the country.

Given the fact that we will use the family car to travel (once a year)

Would you in this case still invest in the battery plus option or not?

If not would you (partially) use the extra on options like rear axle steering or other practical options?

If your budget is limited then it would seem you would want to spend on the most practical options for your situation. If the extra battery isn't really going to help you much and there are other options that would work better for you than it makes more sense to spend your budget on them.

 

[Rainforest]

Hi

I live in Belgium where distances are short compared to US or any other country for that matter (apart from Luxemburg maybe).

My client base is located in Flanders. Which is like the top half of the country.

Given the fact that we will use the family car to travel (once a year)

Would you in this case still invest in the battery plus option or not?

If not would you (partially) use the extra on options like rear axle steering or other practical options?

How far do you drive each day? I have the small battery and I'm fine. The big battery is an expensive option.

 

[Tsingtao]

Hi

I live in Belgium where distances are short compared to US or any other country for that matter (apart from Luxemburg maybe).

My client base is located in Flanders. Which is like the top half of the country.

Given the fact that we will use the family car to travel (once a year)

Would you in this case still invest in the battery plus option or not?

If not would you (partially) use the extra on options like rear axle steering or other practical options?

None of Porsche's options are what I would describe as a "good value" (eg LCA for $950, seriously?) but the Perf + battery ranks near the bottom on the "worth the money" scale. All things being equal, more battery/range is a good thing. But do the math on what Porsche is charging per kwH for the almost negligible extra range and the value proposition is strikingly thin. I'd change my tune if Porsche were to offer an extra 100 miles of range for $10-15K, but 30 miles for $6K does not blow my hair back. If your use case does not require long haul trips, spend the money on other overpriced, yet enjoyable, options like RAS, leather, Mission-e wheels, etc.

 

[JRNJTAYCAN]

None of Porsche's options are what I would describe as a "good value" (eg LCA for $950, seriously?) but the Perf + battery ranks near the bottom on the "worth the money" scale. All things being equal, more battery/range is a good thing. But do the math on what Porsche is charging per kwH for the almost negligible extra range and the value proposition is strikingly thin. I'd change my tune if Porsche were to offer an extra 100 miles of range for $10-15K, but 30 miles for $6K does not blow my hair back. If your use case does not require long haul trips, spend the money on other overpriced, yet enjoyable, options like RAS, leather, Mission-e wheels, etc.

I completely agree with this post! I did not go with the upgraded battery as well given the cost vers the range. The best thing about the Taycan is the charging network and how fast you can plug and go!
Spend the money on other options!

 

[soul.electrified]

Are you buying or leasing?

 

[thinkbusiness]

How far do you drive each day? I have the small battery and I'm fine. The big battery is an expensive option.

100 Km a day about 3 days a week. Other days less than that. Some days I don’t need to drive at all.

 

[thinkbusiness]

Are you buying or leasing?

Buying

 

[Fish Fingers]

Are you buying or leasing?

Very relevant.

If buying, you need to consider how much the outlay for the bigger battery will recoup at sale time. And what demand is likely to be like for both batteries.

 

[soul.electrified]

Exactly. Can’t comment on Belgium, but in the US you’d likely get your money back when you sell your Taycan w the PB+

 

[Deleted member 6348]

If you don’t need the marginal extra range, you can save yourself 180lbs of dead weight in the car. Yes, 180lbs of dead weight that you’ll take everywhere with you, on every drive. The power difference between the plus and non-plus battery is to offset that extra dead weight.

So many people insist on huge EV batteries, but the majority of people actually drive less than 100 miles per day. Dynamically, a lighter car is better, no matter how low you put the weight.

If it's just one long family trip per year, go with the standard PB battery. For that family road trip, you'll still be charging up along way regardless of your choice.

 

[Deleted member 6348]

Exactly. Can’t comment on Belgium, but in the US you’d likely get your money back when you sell your Taycan w the PB+

In 3-5 years, when 500 miles becomes the norm, no one will care whether your 2022 Taycan has the PB or PB+ option specified. You very likely won’t be getting that difference back at sale.

 

[soul.electrified]

In 3-5 years, when 500 miles becomes the norm, no one will care whether your 2022 Taycan has the PB or PB+ option specified. You very likely won’t be getting that difference back at sale.

I see your point, but respectfully disagree. If someone is looking for a 60-70% depreciated EV, range will still play into the decision even when it’s a minimal advantage. I do not think that we can predict the used EV market in any way, so it’s a risk that everyone has to decide for themselves..

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