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  1. daveo4EV

    Building a Taycan GT

    PSU7ZUC7 - note - I have ZERO intention of buying one of these. wow - limited options - $250,255.00 - wow some notes: very very few option/choices sports bucket seats are the ONLY option no brakes options EVSE is a $0 option, but not standard equipment only one set of wheels very limited...
  2. daveo4EV

    this is a good read - about the early Model S software…

    https://www.motortrend.com/features/tesla-model-s-code-software-design-craig-carlson-interview/ all I can say is "yep" - and most of the industry still doesn't understand over a decade later…
  3. daveo4EV

    Taycan no longer - long live Taycan

    Well team given some unrelate matters in terms of my automotive fleet it made sense the other day to trade in my lovely 2020 Taycan Turbo for which I've had a great time…I do not foresee acquiring another Taycan but am planning to obtain a Macan EV and have an allocation and commission number -...
  4. daveo4EV

    [North America] - Nifty EV charging tool - socket splitter/share - share a 14-30 ro 14-50 socket with existing appliance

    https://ev-lectron.com/products/lectron-nema-socket-splitter-power-your-ev-charger-and-high-powered-appliance-from-the-same-outlet-nema-14-50-to-nema-14-50-nema-14-50-splitter these have been around for a while - not everyone can dedicate a new 30/50 amp breaker to an EV charger in existing...
  5. daveo4EV

    [North American] - In case you're curious - Tesla Gen3 Wall Chargers EVSE Powersharing Setup

    this is for the curious - and not directly related to Porsche/Taycan - but we talk a lot about EVSE's and one of the best is the Tesla Gen3 Wall Chargers. And one of the things that make them the best choice is an advanced feature called "power sharing" Summary: Powersharing for the...
  6. daveo4EV

    not an issue - false alarm.

    delete - nothing to see here -move along.
  7. daveo4EV

    [Well known problem] - great cell signal no data - requires dealer visit to resolve

    in another chapter of Porsche's mastery of all things digital - apparently the vehicle's cellular modem can get wedged to such a degree that while it has a perfect cellular signal it will refuse to engage in any actual data transfers. Symptom's include but are not limited to: PCM weather app...
  8. daveo4EV

    [CyberTruck] - even if you don't want one worth a watch…

    I hate the cyber truck - but once again Tesla is pushing boundaries and will probably "leak" into other product and the industry at large some of the building blocks of this truck are more interesting than the truck itself - 800V (like Taycan), steering by wire, safety considerations...
  9. daveo4EV

    [North America] - 48 amp EVSE from Amazon for $299 - great deal

    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09ZNN3JB7/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?tag=spoofeecom08-20&ascsubtag=f7e5abc0802211ee872d5217dadf8f510INT&smid=A1KWJVS57NX03I&th=1 if you want to upgrade to a 48 amp EVSE $299 is about as good as you're going to find and this EVSE is well regarded - consider it!
  10. daveo4EV

    Porsche Press Release: An alternate and bold vision for fast charging future…

    A Bold new approach to fast charging and alternative to the "Herd" mentality for fast charging!! https://news.joke.notporschereal.com.satire/newsroom/bold-new-fast-charging-approach.html Karl you were tasked to investigate the reliability problems with the North American CCS1 charging...
  11. daveo4EV

    [EA SOP] - 28 minute phone call for a 15 minute charge

    Alameda, CA Target EA charging location…Oct. 19th, 2023 - 10 am local time - attending BMW driving event @ Alameda… arrived on site - 7 stations - 5 occupied, 1 "unavaiable" - one stall "open" - 350 kW (balanced) the one stall that was open had a functional screen - pulled in - plugged in - no...
  12. daveo4EV

    [Article] = as I've always said don't sweat the battery lifespan -- "Researchers make surprising discovery about lifespan of EV batteries"

    other than outright failures (due to warranty issues - but still fractional) some data shows that batteries are _NOT_ the issue in overall long term EV ownership… https://www.yahoo.com/news/researchers-surprising-discovery-lifespan-ev-110000330.html
  13. daveo4EV

    [PCA] - Informal Taycan Gathering - Laguna Seca Saturday Sept. 16th, 2023 - 10 am to 2 pm - Laguna Seca paddock

    Team, PCA is hosting a Track day @ beautiful Weathertech Laguna Seca raceway - Sept. 15, 16 & 17 - Paddock will be open to visitors - no entrance fee - and there will be lots and lots of other Porsche's and race cars to view and a strong showing of Taycan owners I'm sure would garner interest...
  14. daveo4EV

    EA fluff piece - I could not believe what I was reading…

    https://www.yahoo.com/news/company-built-biggest-ev-direct-150000684.html sooo much to discuss from this article…there were _ONLY_ 50 kW fast charging stations in 2018???? What? Ignoring the 1000's of superchargers available even then… if this is EA's focus we're doomed.
  15. daveo4EV

    Holy cr*p - Superchargers @ Thunderhill!!

    wow- there are 12 superchargers in the process of being deployed at Thunderhill - now I simply _MUST_ have an adapter - that means there is fast charging for track days w/EV for Laguna Seca, Thunderhill, and Buttonwillow!! should be open in a matter of weeks!!!
  16. daveo4EV

    short notice meet & greet? Seattle area?

    this was brought up in another thread…
  17. daveo4EV

    [Perspective] - A happy Taycan owner road trip’s his Daughter’s Model Y…

    I’m a long time EV owners (since 2011) - former Tesla victim/customer - avid EV road warrior and deeply experienced EV road trip participant…I’m writing this up from some perspectives from a current (ongoing trip) from the SF Bay area to Friday Harbor, WA and back - currently at Burlington but...
  18. daveo4EV

    meanwhile on the flip side…Porsche is just being mean…

    Nov 2022 - ordered Apr 2023 - order locked May 2023 - manufacturing complete Jul 2023 - vehicled added to "myPorsche" account/app!!! Aug 2023 - pay for it?? pre-delivery payment Aug 2023 - Euro Delivery date Oct/Nov 2023 - delivery to US????? so I haven't even paid for the car yet…doing euro...
  19. daveo4EV

    1st car I'd consider trading the Taycan for…

    now just do a full EV version…and we're there.
  20. daveo4EV

    [North American] - Happy 4th of July everyone!

    have a great day driving your Taycan! I wish you all the best!


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