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  1. slothinker

    Recall 23v-840 Replacing Cell Block Module on High Voltage Battery

    When I bought my RWD Taycan in Los Angeles two years ago I was told by the Porsche outlet general manager that California law supersedes the Porsche battery warranty and provides a 10 year warranty. Apparently this is not the case, which is quite surprising and, frankly, disappointing. From...
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    Base Taycan range: less? more? or average?

    I have PB+ '21 RWD ... my 85% level ranges from about 200 in winter to 220 in summer. I'd say that's close to what you're getting. 19" wheels. I can really improve my numbers by coasting down hills b.c. the Taycan rolls so efficiently.
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    Porsche NA delays reimbursement payment for charger replacement

    PS: The good news is that sooner or later we'll all get the dough. If they wait too long it will come with interest too.
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    Porsche NA delays reimbursement payment for charger replacement

    This premium brand comes off as badly disorganized and uncoordinated. Can you really charge $200,000+ for cars and have a cash flow problem? Sounds like it.
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    My tacan went to porsche and hasn't came back, tow date feb 29. Only got one update. Got denied loner car having to uber😭😭

    Thanks for filling in the blanks. Sorry this happened to you. That would be Plano, Texas. Have you thought of contacting Porsche North America. At least some dealers seem to be sensitive to headquarters receiving negative feedback.
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    My tacan went to porsche and hasn't came back, tow date feb 29. Only got one update. Got denied loner car having to uber😭😭

    Could you provide a little more detail. Have you contacted your dealer or gone into the Service Dept. personally to ask about this? If they won't answer your calls or talk with you in person, I'd call or email Porsche NA. Also, why was your car towed away ... the reason for it's failure to...
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    Snail mode

    Thought this might be an early April Fools joke but apparently https://www.countyofsb.org/856/Nojoqui-Falls-Park.
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    Taycan Pen Refills

    The Pilot G2 premium gel refills fit perfectly. In addition to black narrow, very narrow and regular they offer a nice Bold in black (and perhaps other colors).
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    Recall WPS9 -- Does anyone know what this does and why?

    After this update it seems to me that the heated steering wheel doesn't get "too warm", meaning it can remain on. Previously I had to turn it on/off frequently due to being too hot.
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    Pictures of the 2025 Taycan Turbo from SXSW

    Most designers of the initial version of just about any type of iconic products are geniuses — hardware or software. Then comes V. 2 and the inevitable follow-on improvers, marketers, tinkerers and cost-cutters.
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    Taycan RWD

    This is a good point and well-reasoned. I especially agree about the fact that the entire line is overpriced, as the widespread depreciation numbers show. However, the concept that land-based vehicles need to go faster and faster 0-60 seems fraught, potentially hazardous and is undoubtedly a...
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    Taycan RWD

    If I'd paid $30,000-$90,000 more for blistering speed, I might be tempted to look askance at the Taycan RWD also. However, as a previous 996 owner, I can attest that by those standards the Taycan is comparable and acceleration smoother.
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    Taycan re-sale issues

    A tough lesson in supply and demand. When you couldn't get a new Taycan for love or money in early 2022 there seemed to be tons of demand. I was one of those demanding (and paying a bit of a premium of owning privileges). Also wonder about is whether Porsche has gotten faster at producing...
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    List your replacement EVSE for the NHTSA ID 23V-841 campaign

    I posted somewhere else but for what it might be worth I purchased a PrimeCom unit: https://www.primecom.tech/products/40-48-amp-ev-charger-220-volt-30-40-50-feet My main reason is that it can easily be made to fit inside the Porsche charger enclosure using a zip ties and plexiglass. Tried...
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    Wall Charger Choice Question

    I have the Porsche Wall Charger Connect charging station mounted on the side of my house and so was looking for a replacement charger which would fit inside the box and, of course, plug into to the 240V outlet within. The only product I could find that looked viable and had a 40A rating was the...
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    PMCC+ oddity

    Right!! I don't understand how Porsche could suggest using 120V charging through at least May and likely longer. It seems to me that they are risking replacing EV batteries themselves since there must have been a reason for this warning.
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    New Charger-related recall (for the 240 V cable) (NHTSA ID 23V-841)

    Ok, so much for my theory; for sure Tesla would know to test multiple U.S. 240V outlets, esp. in the early days. Thx.
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    New Charger-related recall (for the 240 V cable) (NHTSA ID 23V-841)

    Agreed that research at Porsche engineering into American 240V componentry was sorely lacking but I have to wonder also if Leviton, etc. are not up to German design standards or expectations. I haven't seen much overheating at all (using 40A) and I attribute it to the installer knowing what's...
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    Wall Charger Choice Question

    The Tesla Mobile charger is 5 feet shorter than the Porsche unit and max's out at 32A rather than 40A. I was thinking of putting this in my Porsche enclosure but length is a problem.


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