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This isn’t really a before and after comparison update, the only way for it to mean anything would be to carry out both tests in the same car with the same battery. The max I can get out of my 4S is 220miles how many are there that get more than this? Plenty of course as everyone will be slightly different .
 

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This isn’t really a before and after comparison update, the only way for it to mean anything would be to carry out both tests in the same car with the same battery. The max I can get out of my 4S is 220miles how many are there that get more than this? Plenty of course as everyone will be slightly different .
You are probably very right-foot happy. I consistently get over 300 miles with my RWD and I think many people who own the RWD would agree that they also consistently get over 300 miles. Also pretty right-foot happy person here btw.
 

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This isn’t really a before and after comparison update, the only way for it to mean anything would be to carry out both tests in the same car with the same battery. The max I can get out of my 4S is 220miles how many are there that get more than this? Plenty of course as everyone will be slightly different .
2022 RWD - 80F+ ambient temp - 311 miles in range mode down to 3%. Indicated range never showed more than 290.
 

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220 miles in a 4S sounds a little low IMHO, but I don't know your driving conditions, etc. My 2021 4S gets 435km (270 miles) routinely at 85% SOC. And I have the epic Mission-E rims. But I drive conservatively and rarely flog the beast. Plus, in winter my range reduces ~30%, when -0 deg C.

There's so many factors at play here. I don't mind Tom, he seems like a good guy, but the test wasn't very scientific at all.
 


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Would anybody be willing to provide a spoiler? 25min of video seems a bit long to divulge a couple of numbers.
 

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Would anybody be willing to provide a spoiler? 25min of video seems a bit long to divulge a couple of numbers.
to be fair: the channels vids are pretty informative. But yeah he did 297 in the previous RWD and 305.6 with the updated model. He did caveat that the second/updated car run had a lot of wind which made a big difference. But I’d also point out that the first run was on 20” Turbo Aero wheels whereas the second run was on the stock Taycan RWD rims.

Looking at Porsche’s notes on the update: I thought that it would be much more the 4WD cars that would see an increase, but I could be wrong.
 

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Several things which effect range which are not equivalent between the cars tested.

Battery condition (?).
Wheels
Tyre width
wind
rain

The difference he thinks he found would be within experimental error for these sort of differences so probably the difference is minimal.

Stupid but typical internet recommendation

Over-inflating tyres :mad:
 

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I drove with the bike carrier and 2 bikes for 1000 km and now I’m driving fast on short trips with some friends. Now my range at 100% is showing 286km/177miles!!
CT4S with 20’ summer tires
So yes it really depends how you drive.
At this rate, I won’t be able to drive to the next charger on my way back. But in reality, I just have to preheat the car and drive normally at steady speed and it shouldn’t be a problem
Porsche Taycan Taycan Range Test With New Software Update 98A314D9-9E4A-4668-BF7B-FBE5878F70BB

I’ll report if I can reach more than 400 km / 250 miles after the uPdate as I never saw anything higher.
 
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The difference he thinks he found would be within experimental error for these sort of differences so probably the difference is minimal.
The difference is probably not minimal. His first test was done under near ideal conditions with temps around 70F and he got 293.3 miles. This test was done under worse conditions with temps in the 80's and maybe as high as low 90's based on a peak at his dash, so he had a lot cabin and battery cooling going on. Plus wind. The main thing he had going for him in the second test was tire size. I don't think the difference is minor at all. The range increase for the car looks like a solid 5-6% increase with the update. Unless you consider that minimal.
 

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The difference is probably not minimal. His first test was done under near ideal conditions with temps around 70F and he got 293.3 miles. This test was done under worse conditions with temps in the 80's and maybe as high as low 90's based on a peak at his dash, so he had a lot cabin and battery cooling going on. Plus wind. The main thing he had going for him in the second test was tire size. I don't think the difference is minor at all. The range increase for the car looks like a solid 5-6% increase with the update. Unless you consider that minimal.
I wouldn’t consider a 5% increase minimal but I would consider this test unscientific and not in any way reliable.

It probably is better but watching the video was a waste of my time.

Sadly typical internet “testing” IMHO. A side effect of the “death of expertise”
 
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You're right, it's not scientific. There are two many variables that can't be held constant. But there are scientific tests like EPA and WLPT run on a dynamometer but mostly nobody likes these.

At least people like Tom have a defined methodology which anyone with a Taycan and a GoPro can duplicate, and with more precision. I just wish he provided more details of his tests including screen shots to see what he is actually doing. If someone isn't into this, fair enough, but some are interested.
 

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220 miles in a 4S sounds a little low IMHO, but I don't know your driving conditions, etc. My 2021 4S gets 435km (270 miles) routinely at 85% SOC. And I have the epic Mission-E rims. But I drive conservatively and rarely flog the beast. Plus, in winter my range reduces ~30%, when -0 deg C.

There's so many factors at play here. I don't mind Tom, he seems like a good guy, but the test wasn't very scientific at all.
I have mission E wheels too and I don’t have a heavy right foot, unless some young chap decides his Audi RS4 is quicker 😂
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