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This kind of misleading (and sometimes purposely incorrect) argument makes its way around the internet constantly. The only way an EV is "way more" efficient than an ICE vehicle is if you IGNORE one kind of inefficiency associated with electric vehicles, and count it against the ICE vehicle. EV...

My 2020 Taycan S had a sudden "component inactive/service required" warning (in white, on rightmost of the 3 central screens). The warning would not go away. I took it to the dealer the next morning, who (helpfully) had a loaner for me. It took 5 days, but during that time: --An OTA component...

Dear CometGuy and other Interested Taycan Owners: Here is the rationale for the method we use in our EV vs ICE fueling cost study, which I am summarizing (bluntly) here, and which is stated (extensively) in the actual report on the https://www.andersoneconomicgroup.com web site: 1. We...

Probably, as the other commenter said: (a) change in temp; (b) change in how the estimated range is being calculated. The actual drivetrain and aerodynamics are not enough to cause a 20% difference. However, dropping to freezing will do that! PLA

The data on the share of EA sessions that have failures or problems is consistent with mine, and also with the analysis we have done looking at responses posted on PlugShare and other forums. The latter are not random, and not systematically reported, so you cannot infer with precision. However...

This is excellent work and I appreciate the effort put into this. I can confirm (from driving in Michigan winter weather) that the effective range does indeed drop by 20% when the temperature drops below freezing. That is consistent with the difference between 70 and 30 on this chart (in...

Speaking as an economist that studies consumer spending, I'm quite happy when people avoid getting into debt. Debt has its uses, and it also has its problems. For many people, controlling their risk by avoiding debt makes sense. You can, at least theoretically, financially engineer your asset...

See my separate post. The "infrastructure" bill that passed in early November is not the same as the "big big spending bill" that has changes to the purchase tax credit. PLA

See my separate post. Most press stories appear to be quoting a White House fact sheet, not the actual bill. PLA

You might want to see my post above. My early delivery 4S came with summers, even though I thought I ordered all seasons, and the dealer told me they were all seasons. I even looked up the specs on the tire manufacturer's site and called the dealer afterwards, when they told me the second time I...

Here is some advice I hope everyone takes: Buy winter tires for your Taycan if you are driving in snow even sometimes. I thought I had 4-seasons (sometimes called "no seasons"), but I had summer tires. I slid off the road even going 15 miles an hour, and called my dealer from the top of a snow...

Dear DAVE-04EV: Yes, you and a lot of others have been watching it. EA in Michigan is particularly bad; the Novi one has so many outages that I ended up recognizing their customer service people by first name, and eventually learned different workarounds that I shared with others. Your...

EA are the most unreliable, in my experience. Problems are so frequent that I would suggest trying another EA first before concluding its the car's software. PLA

I can't tell you what the big wait is at DC chargers, but I can tell you that sitting there and not working is an all-too-common situation in Michigan. At one location, chargers have been built, wired, electricity turned on, and sitting there unavailable for 9 months! PLA

I think the "S" is the sweet spot, as stated. A little more power, nicer options, for a bit more money. My sedan S is very, very fast for regular driving. I'm guessing you will enjoy it. I can't comment on the lease options because the residuals are key to lease costs, and I don't know what...

--- More information for the (large majority of) drivers for whom "business use" is less than 50%: "Qualified business use 50% or less in year placed in service. "If you use your car 50% or less for qualified business use, the following rules apply. You can’t take the section 179...

On "bonus" depreciation, and indeed on any depreciation on a car or truck: There is a lot of misinformation about this in the press and online. If you have an interest in claiming actual expenses on your vehicle, and you actually use that vehicle regularly for bona fide business usage, then...

This review written excellent writer (and occasional race driver) Henry Payne features a euro-spec Cross Turismo and my US-Spec Taycan 4S, both in Gentian Blue. I had a chance to discuss the cars with Henry and his story includes impressive driving, quirks, a stop at a "reefer shop" to get some...

Excellent post and one that will help a lot of users. Thanks @Dave EV. One question: are you saying your level 5 (50 am circuit) will allow the included-with -the-care mobile charger to be plugged in and run at 50 amps? I am using that charger at home (on a standard 115VAC 15 amp circuit) and...