Taycan RWD [Experience from Ordering to Owning and everything in between!]

[AV7]

I picked up my RWD about a week ago and wanted to post my experience from ordering to owning and everything in between. In all honesty I learned more from this forum than the SA and manuals combined.

Firstly: What a car!! This is a solid well built masterpiece (beautifully designed both inside and out). I am a first time Porsche owner and for years was convinced on getting a Tesla. The car has massive presence on the road, a really low center of gravity, lovely weighed steering wheel and just amazing to drive. You literally just want to keep on driving!

Ordering Info & Timelines

- Dealership Visit - 09/11/21
- Order placed - 09/13/21 - $2500 deposit for a Nov 2021 production and freeze date 10/25/21
- Order created - 10/20/21 - TYD (I had wanted to add 2 more options but was told that the production had been locked in - I believe the dealer forgot my request!)
- Freeze point - 10/20/21 _ TYD
- Production completed - 11/17/21
- On Vessel - 11/30/21 [Cygnus Leader]
- Target Port - 01/07/22
- At Dealer - 01/13/22

I had originally wanted a PEC delivery in LA but my SA stated that this would delay the delivery by about 1 month (I also confirmed this by emailing the PEC experience) and hence decided to get delivery at the dealership as I was originally hoping to get the car in December due to possible changes then with BBB and the $7500 tax credit)

2022 Taycan - Model Y1AAA1

- Gentian Blue Metallic
- Standard Interior in Black (was worried about not getting full leather BUT I was not disappointed)
- Adaptive Air Suspension incl. Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) - This is a must for the RWD model
- Premium Package
- 20" Sport Aero Wheels with Pirelli Cinturato P7 tires
- Rear 2+1 Seats
- Performance Battery Plus (93.4 kWh)

Configurator rendering:

Actual car

PCM Version: 3615

Finance:

I decided that leasing was the best fit for me. This included taking into account the $7500 federal tax credit + $750 California credit (which lowered the total tax you pay). I am convinced that in 3 years there will be better batteries, UI and additional features hence swaying me to lease instead of financing.

The agreement included $770 for the 2 year service.

I also negotiated for Road Hazard Plus (includes Tire & Wheel Protection Plan, Dent Repair Protection Plan, Windshield Protection Plan & Key Protection Plan) for $2895.

TYD

My first experience with TYD only came after my car had gone into production (and after I joined this forum) to realize that I never got the initial email from Porsche to register for TYD. I followed the advise to call Porsche and within 48 hours I got my email. Porsche said there was no email attached to the order even though that info was provided to the SA.

TYD turned into an addiction! and for the most part was accurate. I was initially told that the delivery would be in January 2022.

Pick Up Experience

The pick up experience (including paperwork) was super quick. About 30 minutes for paperwork (I was the dealerships first paperless lease signee) and 30 mins with the car. (which was fine with me as I just wanted to drive it. I was already pretty familiar with the car thanks to this forum)

I had read a tip by another member earlier and had completed activating my Taycan prior to picking it up. I did have to call Porsche as it was initially not letting me activate the car but 30 minutes after the call I was able to do so. I also added my wife as the secondary user. Hence when I picked up my car, all I did was enter my email and password into the PCM and viola! no issues.

Taycan Pro

On the day I picked up my car my SA did introduce me to a Taycan Pro in case I had any questions. I received a call from them a week later. He said he was booked out for the next month so not sure when I will be able to speak to him.

Electrify America

I have tested both 150kw and 350kw chargers and both times no issues with the initial handshake, EA automatically identifies the 'Taycan Inclusive Plan'

The first charge was with a 150Kw charger (from 37% to 79% in 21 minutes). It stopped at 79% for no reason saying charging not possible

The second charging was with a 350Kw charger (but I was only able to see a max of 256kw) charged from 14% to 85%(where I stopped the charging) in 20 minutes.

Mobile Charger Plus

Have not taken out of the packaging yet!

Launch Control

Was really exited to try this but when I did I got an error message (like others that have posted) stating some failure (was not expecting that to happen) where the car lost power after what I thought was it shifting into the second gear. The car came to a crawl and I had to park on the side. I had read in the forum that you turn off the car and start it up again and no issues after. I have not tried it again yet.

Interior Alarm Issues

Yes I have this! However setting the option to always ask if you want interior monitoring when turning off the car solves the problem. So far I have had 2 instances of the alarm going off but both where the interior monitoring was not inactivated.

Ride Height

I am really glad I opted to get this. Having the car in the lowest setting really makes it stand out + you have the option to raise the car for those areas you might scrap the bumper. I wanted to know the difference in heights between the various settings and could not really find any post with pictures.

- In the RAISED position

- in the NORMAL position

- in the LOWEST position (this is the position I mostly drive in)

Setting lifts at specific locations works well but only if you are going slow

The other thing I noticed only when I looked under the car is that I though the lower black lip of the front bumper was the lowest part of the car but that's not the case there is another area just in front of the front wheels which is lowerer.

Air Vent

Like others the air vents behind the front tires gather road debris, there are a number of solutions in this forum that I have to try.

HOLD when braking and coming to a stop

So when you are driving and you come to a stop, if you are on an incline the car will 'HOLD' position. Just like all the others I have had typically the car will not roll back. However with this car I find that when there is a mild incline it never holds and always rolls back a bit (its annoying and not sure If I'm doing something wrong). The HOLD function does not come on every time. Wondering if anyone else is experiencing this?

No FOD

However I see this is a known issue for the 22

What I wish I could have added

At the minimum I should have added ACC so at least I would have options for getting additional items such as INNODRIVE or anything else Porsche comes up with.

Sirius Trial

No issues activating or trial

Bose System

Initially I was not too impressed having a BOSE set up in the home but it all comes down to the type of music and settings.

Try the Tuff Gong channel or R&B channels from Sirius and wow that base rocks

Reaction from other drivers

Was prepared for some attention but wow, get used to people slowing down and checking the car out. I am the drop off dad for my younger daughter and get enough stares at school.

What I wasn't prepared for was the Tesla 3 drivers who try to race you out all the time!

I do have other items to post and will get back to this.

All in all though super happy with the car![/B][/B]

 

[tutis]

Regarding your comment on the HOLD function; on all modern Porsches, the HOLD function is activated by first coming to a stop with the car using the brakes normally and then (once the car is stopped) without depressing the brake pedal you press briefly a little harder on the brake pedal (say of half a second) and the car will activate the HOLD function and show it to you on the dash.

As for the little road debris in the front vents, use a small CO2 air canister usually used to clean keyboards etc and blow the debris out every ow and then

Beautiful car, enjoy your drive. The RWD is an amazing drive

 

[B61]

Congrats & enjoy!

 

[W1NGE]

I picked up my RWD about a week ago and wanted to post my experience from ordering to owning and everything in between. In all honesty I learned more from this forum than the SA and manuals combined.

Firstly: What a car!! This is a solid well built masterpiece (beautifully designed both inside and out). I am a first time Porsche owner and for years was convinced on getting a Tesla. The car has massive presence on the road, a really low center of gravity, lovely weighed steering wheel and just amazing to drive. You literally just want to keep on driving!

Ordering Info & Timelines

- Dealership Visit - 09/11/21
- Order placed - 09/13/21 - $2500 deposit for a Nov 2021 production and freeze date 10/25/21
- Order created - 10/20/21 - TYD (I had wanted to add 2 more options but was told that the production had been locked in - I believe the dealer forgot my request!)
- Freeze point - 10/20/21 _ TYD
- Production completed - 11/17/21
- On Vessel - 11/30/21 [Cygnus Leader]
- Target Port - 01/07/22
- At Dealer - 01/13/22

I had originally wanted a PEC delivery in LA but my SA stated that this would delay the delivery by about 1 month (I also confirmed this by emailing the PEC experience) and hence decided to get delivery at the dealership as I was originally hoping to get the car in December due to possible changes then with BBB and the $7500 tax credit)

2022 Taycan - Model Y1AAA1

- Gentian Blue Metallic
- Standard Interior in Black (was worried about not getting full leather BUT I was not disappointed)
- Adaptive Air Suspension incl. Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) - This is a must for the RWD model
- Premium Package
- 20" Sport Aero Wheels with Pirelli Cinturato P7 tires
- Rear 2+1 Seats
- Performance Battery Plus (93.4 kWh)

Configurator rendering:

Actual car

PCM Version: 3615

Finance:

I decided that leasing was the best fit for me. This included taking into account the $7500 federal tax credit + $750 California credit (which lowered the total tax you pay). I am convinced that in 3 years there will be better batteries, UI and additional features hence swaying me to lease instead of financing.

The agreement included $770 for the 2 year service.

I also negotiated for Road Hazard Plus (includes Tire & Wheel Protection Plan, Dent Repair Protection Plan, Windshield Protection Plan & Key Protection Plan) for $2895.

TYD

My first experience with TYD only came after my car had gone into production (and after I joined this forum) to realize that I never got the initial email from Porsche to register for TYD. I followed the advise to call Porsche and within 48 hours I got my email. Porsche said there was no email attached to the order even though that info was provided to the SA.

TYD turned into an addiction! and for the most part was accurate. I was initially told that the delivery would be in January 2022.

Pick Up Experience

The pick up experience (including paperwork) was super quick. About 30 minutes for paperwork (I was the dealerships first paperless lease signee) and 30 mins with the car. (which was fine with me as I just wanted to drive it. I was already pretty familiar with the car thanks to this forum)

I had read a tip by another member earlier and had completed activating my Taycan prior to picking it up. I did have to call Porsche as it was initially not letting me activate the car but 30 minutes after the call I was able to do so. I also added my wife as the secondary user. Hence when I picked up my car, all I did was enter my email and password into the PCM and viola! no issues.

Taycan Pro

On the day I picked up my car my SA did introduce me to a Taycan Pro in case I had any questions. I received a call from them a week later. He said he was booked out for the next month so not sure when I will be able to speak to him.

Electrify America

I have tested both 150kw and 350kw chargers and both times no issues with the initial handshake, EA automatically identifies the 'Taycan Inclusive Plan'

The first charge was with a 150Kw charger (from 37% to 79% in 21 minutes). It stopped at 79% for no reason saying charging not possible

The second charging was with a 350Kw charger (but I was only able to see a max of 256kw) charged from 14% to 85%(where I stopped the charging) in 20 minutes.

Mobile Charger Plus

Have not taken out of the packaging yet!

Launch Control

Was really exited to try this but when I did I got an error message (like others that have posted) stating some failure (was not expecting that to happen) where the car lost power after what I thought was it shifting into the second gear. The car came to a crawl and I had to park on the side. I had read in the forum that you turn off the car and start it up again and no issues after. I have not tried it again yet.

Interior Alarm Issues

Yes I have this! However setting the option to always ask if you want interior monitoring when turning off the car solves the problem. So far I have had 2 instances of the alarm going off but both where the interior monitoring was not inactivated.

PASM

I am really glad I opted to get this. Having the car in the lowest setting really makes it stand out + you have the option to raise the car for those areas you might scrap the bumper. I wanted to know the difference in heights between the various settings and could not really find any post with pictures.

- In the RAISED position

- in the NORMAL position

- in the LOWEST position (this is the position I mostly drive in)

Setting lifts at specific locations works well but only if you are going slow

The other thing I noticed only when I looked under the car is that I though the lower black lip of the front bumper was the lowest part of the car but that's not the case there is another area just in front of the front wheels which is lowerer.

Air Vent

Like others the air vents behind the front tires gather road debris, there are a number of solutions in this forum that I have to try.

HOLD when braking and coming to a stop

So when you are driving and you come to a stop, if you are on an incline the car will 'HOLD' position. Just like all the others I have had typically the car will not roll back. However with this car I find that when there is a mild incline it never holds and always rolls back a bit (its annoying and not sure If I'm doing something wrong). The HOLD function does not come on every time. Wondering if anyone else is experiencing this?

No FOD

However I see this is a known issue for the 22

What I wish I could have added

At the minimum I should have added ACC so at least I would have options for getting additional items such as INNODRIVE or anything else Porsche comes up with.

I do have other items to post and will get back to this.

All in all though super happy with the car!

Great report but just for clarity - PASM is not the ride height as you refer to it, this is managed by the air suspension. Standard Taycans have PASM (as per most Porsche cars - Porsche Adaptive Suspension Management) with steel springs (no air) but you can upgrade (as you have done) to Adaptive Air Suspension including PASM. PASM allows for the softening or stiffening of the shock absorbers.

The 256kW you got from one EVSE is pretty impressive (the max you could hope for and the car actually handle is 270kW) - 350kW EVSEs provide up to 270kW max.

HOLD function has already been covered by others - but always available to you when the car is at a standstill - just apply more pressure on the brake pedal to engage.

Enjoy!

 

[NoRPM22]

Great post! I'm in similar situation, received a RWD a few weeks ago. Enjoying the car very much. If the vent debris becomes a problem, I plan to insert some foam in the vents as suggested by someone on this forum.

Regarding the air suspensions, I have that option too and was wondering if the car should be parked/driven in at a certain height to avoid overuse the feature and excessive wear and tear?

 

[W1NGE]

Great post! I'm in similar situation, received a RWD a few weeks ago. Enjoying the car very much. If the vent debris becomes a problem, I plan to insert some foam in the vents as suggested by someone on this forum.

Regarding the air suspensions, I have that option too and was wondering if the car should be parked/driven in at a certain height to avoid overuse the feature and excessive wear and tear?

The ride height is speed sensitive so best leave it to automatically do its thing. Ride height is lowered depending on which Drive mode you are in.

Any raising of the car due to Smart Lift or manual will reset to normal around 20 mph or so - so you can't drive around on 'stilts' if you chose to.

Range mode will lower the car as will Sport / Sport Plus.

Leaving the car parked in any height should not be an issue - some folk prefer to keep their car lowered rather than 'Normal'. If you leave your car on any mode for months on end the height may drop slightly.

 

[XLR82XS]

Great post! I'm in similar situation, received a RWD a few weeks ago. Enjoying the car very much. If the vent debris becomes a problem, I plan to insert some foam in the vents as suggested by someone on this forum.

Install PPF or try these:
https://www.suncoastparts.com/product/pk9j1cls.html

 

[AV7]

Regarding your comment on the HOLD function; on all modern Porsches, the HOLD function is activated by first coming to a stop with the car using the brakes normally and then (once the car is stopped) without depressing the brake pedal you press briefly a little harder on the brake pedal (say of half a second) and the car will activate the HOLD function and show it to you on the dash.

As for the little road debris in the front vents, use a small CO2 air canister usually used to clean keyboards etc and blow the debris out every ow and then

Beautiful car, enjoy your drive. The RWD is an amazing drive

Ahh thanks for this, makes sense now why it would work some time and not at others lol

 

[AV7]

Great report but just for clarity - PASM is not the ride height as you refer to it, this is managed by the air suspension. Standard Taycans have PASM (as per most Porsche cars - Porsche Adaptive Suspension Management) with steel springs (no air) but you can upgrade (as you have done) to Adaptive Air Suspension including PASM.

Enjoy!

Got it, updated my post to reflect this. Thanks!

 

[AV7]

The 256kW you got from one EVSE is pretty impressive (the max you could hope for and the car actually handle is 270kW) - 350kW EVSEs provide up to 270kW max.

I did not know this either so getting to 270kW is the aim.

 

[AV7]

Great post! I'm in similar situation, received a RWD a few weeks ago. Enjoying the car very much. If the vent debris becomes a problem, I plan to insert some foam in the vents as suggested by someone on this forum.

Regarding the air suspensions, I have that option too and was wondering if the car should be parked/driven in at a certain height to avoid overuse the feature and excessive wear and tear?

Congrats on your car as well! I really like the foam post, just sounds like alot of work lol.

I have mine always on lowered. Not sure if that avoids any overuse or wear and tear.

 

[AV7]

Install PPF or try these:
https://www.suncoastparts.com/product/pk9j1cls.html

Thanks for this

 

[AV7]

I added a few more things to the original post, curious to hear any other comments about this:

Reaction from other drivers

Was prepared for some attention but wow, get used to people slowing down and checking the car out. I am the drop off dad for my younger daughter and get enough stares at school.

What I wasn't prepared for was the Tesla 3 drivers who try to race you out all the time!

 

[4thPcar]

What I wasn't prepared for was the Tesla 3 drivers who try to race you out all the time!


it will be BMW 3-series next

 

[Hiflyin20]

Regarding height. Will the car stay in its lower ride height (sport plus) after parked and locked? Or will it rise back up to normal like drive mode resetting each time.

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