nickmdp
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So I hit just about 1,000 miles on my GTS ST, and celebrated by adding another 2,500 miles in 8 days across the Midwest to NE USA. Without too many specifics on where I live, my wife, toddler and I went from the greater Chicago area to Connecticut and back, stopping exclusively at Electrify America chargers, more or less on the following route (add a few hundred miles from my starting point to the first/last chargers, and at the destination where I charged up a few times over the days we were there):
https://abetterrouteplanner.com/?plan_uuid=9d534ac9-42ff-403b-ab51-571d104edc7f
The quick summary: The car and charging network worked great, with more time probably lost to dealing with a toddler than charging hassles. The Infiniti and Subaru that tried to race me were left in the dust, and I need to find a spot to put my IPass toll transponder so that it actually works next time.
The specifics: I went a total of 2,544 miles and fast charged 845 kWh, for almost exactly 3 miles/kWh. Given that it was my first road trip with an EV, I played it relatively safe, especially for the first few stops, rarely going above 70-75, with the return trip being more like 75-85, with weather somehow being near perfect 70-85F with clear skies for almost the entire trip.
Chargers: Every single charger worked with plug and charge on the first try, and averaged about 100 kW in the 8h20m I spent charging, never feeling like the speed was holding me back. The only site I had issues at was the Newburgh Walmart that only had 2 chargers operational, and so I needed to wait ~20min for one of the chargers to free up. Other than that, the chargers were basically uneventful, but I did also put a good bit of planning into choosing the right chargers such that I'd have backups if things fell apart.
Cargo capacity: This thing can hold a shocking amount of cargo, even with the luggage cover installed and without any seats folded down. I threw in a case of beer and a case of water because I had the extra room. The front trunk is great for a bag of more delicate/expensive electronics that I didn't want in the open.
The driving: Cruise control isn't exactly what most people think about first when they hear "Porsche", but that was unsurprisingly the most common way I used the car for this stretch. Not being sure what the car without InnoDrive is like, I'm certainly a fan of the automation it has. Nudging me a bit into my lane as I'm passing semis through the Pennsylvania hills at night is helpful without being overbearing, and dealing with stop and go traffic in a way that left me feeling downright relaxed was a feeling I never expected to have in Chicago traffic. I do wish it were a tiny bit less sensitive when changing lanes though, it would commonly act as though a lane change meant that traffic in the next lane didn't exist only to see it half a second later and cut the acceleration.
Reactions: I'm sure the Acid Green PTS is the main reason for it, but this thing attracts attention like nothing else. Had a couple cars try to race me, another take a video of me as they passed, multiple gawkers both driving and parked, and probably anything else you can imagine. Shockingly no speeding tickets though.
Overall: This thing will only become more of a road trip beast as charging infrastructure improves, with more chargers at service plazas rather than Walmarts, and I could definitely see myself ordering the next model of Taycan if nothing else better shows up.
https://abetterrouteplanner.com/?plan_uuid=9d534ac9-42ff-403b-ab51-571d104edc7f
The quick summary: The car and charging network worked great, with more time probably lost to dealing with a toddler than charging hassles. The Infiniti and Subaru that tried to race me were left in the dust, and I need to find a spot to put my IPass toll transponder so that it actually works next time.
The specifics: I went a total of 2,544 miles and fast charged 845 kWh, for almost exactly 3 miles/kWh. Given that it was my first road trip with an EV, I played it relatively safe, especially for the first few stops, rarely going above 70-75, with the return trip being more like 75-85, with weather somehow being near perfect 70-85F with clear skies for almost the entire trip.
Chargers: Every single charger worked with plug and charge on the first try, and averaged about 100 kW in the 8h20m I spent charging, never feeling like the speed was holding me back. The only site I had issues at was the Newburgh Walmart that only had 2 chargers operational, and so I needed to wait ~20min for one of the chargers to free up. Other than that, the chargers were basically uneventful, but I did also put a good bit of planning into choosing the right chargers such that I'd have backups if things fell apart.
Cargo capacity: This thing can hold a shocking amount of cargo, even with the luggage cover installed and without any seats folded down. I threw in a case of beer and a case of water because I had the extra room. The front trunk is great for a bag of more delicate/expensive electronics that I didn't want in the open.
The driving: Cruise control isn't exactly what most people think about first when they hear "Porsche", but that was unsurprisingly the most common way I used the car for this stretch. Not being sure what the car without InnoDrive is like, I'm certainly a fan of the automation it has. Nudging me a bit into my lane as I'm passing semis through the Pennsylvania hills at night is helpful without being overbearing, and dealing with stop and go traffic in a way that left me feeling downright relaxed was a feeling I never expected to have in Chicago traffic. I do wish it were a tiny bit less sensitive when changing lanes though, it would commonly act as though a lane change meant that traffic in the next lane didn't exist only to see it half a second later and cut the acceleration.
Reactions: I'm sure the Acid Green PTS is the main reason for it, but this thing attracts attention like nothing else. Had a couple cars try to race me, another take a video of me as they passed, multiple gawkers both driving and parked, and probably anything else you can imagine. Shockingly no speeding tickets though.
Overall: This thing will only become more of a road trip beast as charging infrastructure improves, with more chargers at service plazas rather than Walmarts, and I could definitely see myself ordering the next model of Taycan if nothing else better shows up.
