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    Did plug and charge just work???

    Technically it did! I am not Hassan but I plugged in and my Taycan immediately started charging...no apps or anything. Hassan, dm me if you see this and I owe you money.
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    PSA: Check your charging receptacle

    I plugged my Taycan in this morning and about an hour later, my wife smelled burning plastic. My NEMA 14-50 receptacle was melting in the garage. It was installed by a trusted electrician but they weren‘t well Experienced in EVs. Btw, the charger has been plugged in for months without being...
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    US 3-Phase Charging

    Does anybody in the US have any experience with chargers that are available in the US that can be wired to 120/208 volt three-phase power? (Preferably something residential-grade and costs less than $1,000....) Tesla chargers include instructions that say you can directly wire the charger to...
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    DON’T buy a Taycan if...

    ...you like Take n’ Bake pizza. This wasn’t event launch control. Just showing off a little bit. I told my wife it is because the seat I set the pizza on was angled backwards. She hasn’t taken away my key yet.
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    Reconnecting to Connect while driving?

    Has anybody figured out an easy way to reconnect the vehicle to Porsche connect while driving? Took my first long road trip today (543 miles) and after each charging stop, the vehicle lost its connection to Porsche connect. This was evident because the charging planner stopped working...
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    What I have been waiting for...

    One of my Taycan dreams finally came true today. Here is how it went: Pulled up next to a Tesla at a red light. A great big intersection that opens up to the highway and a big curve. We were the front two vehicles. My son's eyes glowed as we tried to engage the person in the Tesla. They...
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    Alarm Notifications???

    Has anybody figured out how to activate alarm notifications? (Some kind of instant notification like text message or app??) The MyPorsche website indicates this is possible. But I can’t figure it out. After setting off the alarm, I can log in to MyPorsche and see the tIme of the alarm, so...
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    Porsche announces US release of Taycan 4S with EPA range of 203 miles

    https://press.porsche.com/prod/presse_pag/PressResources.nsf/Content?ReadForm&languageversionid=1083174 Porsche Taycan 4S Arrives At U.S. Dealers April 17, 2020 Atlanta, Georgia. Today marks the introduction of an exciting new addition to the Taycan model line, as the new 2020 Porsche Taycan...
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    2020 Taycan CARB mileage range certificate

    The Taycan 4S was CARB certified on March 16th for 289.7 miles of range (see certificate below). To compare, the 2020 Turbo and Turbo S were CARB certified for 281.8 / 273.8 miles range.
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    US Tax and Other Incentives

    Here are some links and info on tax and utility incentives available in the US. This is not tax advice. But I will make any helpful corrections or clarifications if anyone is more familiar with these or others. Thanks to @Minnesotan @LonePalmBJ @KensingtonPark A checklist of incentives...
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    Comfort for Tall Driver

    Has anyone who is very tall (6’6” or taller) driven the vehicle? I have seen several reviews by people over 6’ say they were comfortable driving, but nobody quite that tall. Thanks.


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