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  • čas přidán 19. 11. 2020
  • We are testing the 2020 Porsche Taycan 4S, as we do with every EV, in our 70-mph highway loop-style range test! How far does it go? Find out in this video.

Komentáře • 300

  • @anthonyc8499
    @anthonyc8499 Před 3 lety +24

    Appreciate the mileage note when you exited the freeway. Man, what an impressive distance the Taycan can go!

  • @randygreen7871
    @randygreen7871 Před 3 lety

    I am truly amazed at the range of this Porsche! Great video, thanks so much for sharing.

  • @daynevickers1079
    @daynevickers1079 Před 3 lety +1

    Best range test I've ever seen! Man, did you ever call it close! You literally squeezed every single electron out of that battery.

  • @reanult457
    @reanult457 Před 2 lety

    You guys are one of the best EV channel on youtube, do keep up these amazing videos and thx you.

  • @ankurjohriddsmd
    @ankurjohriddsmd Před 8 měsíci

    What an amazing video. Not only did u drive for many hours and also took the risk of getting stranded with a dead battery. Kudos to you. Thanks for the video. I hope u get millions of views.
    I’m so glad the Taycan has an amazing range. German made cars are just something else. Nothing compares.

  • @sebastianp2394
    @sebastianp2394 Před 3 lety +18

    Correct me if I’m wrong, Porsche advertises 205 miles and Tesla model Y 326 miles. I’ve seen model Y tests and it goes about 250 miles and this goes 277. Seems like a huge misleading advertising by Tesla.

    • @ChrisErwood
      @ChrisErwood Před 3 lety +5

      Somehow Teslas all seem to significantly underperform their EPA rating, and the Taycans all exceed theirs by more than 30%. WLTP seems to be a bit more realistic across all manufacturers from what I've seen.

    • @manavsharma9158
      @manavsharma9158 Před rokem +3

      Europeans tend to understate their statistics such as 0-60 unlike American manufacturers so I’m not surprised that the Taycan managed that

  • @d7mysterio7
    @d7mysterio7 Před 3 lety +14

    I'm quite impress. That's a major accomplishment for the Taycan. Wow. I'm very impressed.

    • @teknikbil
      @teknikbil Před 3 lety +1

      The car is in ECO mode. 0 to 60 over 9 seconds. It is not a Taycan in that mode.

    • @jonpetter8921
      @jonpetter8921 Před 3 lety +1

      @@teknikbil The masses don t need to flex on 6 - 60. This car still can maintain high speed on road while keeping good range.

  • @user-kb8gh5jv9t
    @user-kb8gh5jv9t Před 3 lety +12

    I test drove the Taycan 4s just a week ago and have to say that it made a convert out of me, not for environmental reasons but for the shear power, the way the power develops and the amazing technology behind it, and I never thought I’d say that, ever!

    • @Capthrax1
      @Capthrax1 Před 3 lety +1

      i felt the same about the tesla i drove. If the tycan and teslas are the beginning of what EVs have in store i cant wait. I never knew driving could be so fun , the handling and control are amazing. plus the idea of plugging in at home is super amazing

    • @youferrer
      @youferrer Před 3 lety +1

      I own an I-Pace. Nice car, very happy with it. But curiosity got the best of me and I test drove the Taycan 4S. I was floored. Wow. Fast, for such a heavy car it handles like a dream, and the range blew me away. When they told me 300 with the 20inch, I thought no way. But it's true.

    • @frankdamelio1351
      @frankdamelio1351 Před 3 lety +2

      Just ordered mine...

    • @springer-qb4dv
      @springer-qb4dv Před 3 lety

      Curious. What makes people "floored" by rapid acceleration? In my case I only get stomach churn by rapid acceleration. LOL

  • @rdefacendis
    @rdefacendis Před 3 lety +34

    This range test included the $7500 Cdn option for the larger 93 kw battery. The standard battery comes in at 79.2 kw. More should have been discussed about these options in your video.

  • @abbaby555
    @abbaby555 Před 3 lety +3

    Fantastic test 👍

  • @ronb4633
    @ronb4633 Před 3 lety +23

    Great test Kyle. Happy to finally see you driving the Taycan. I just got one a week ago and it is amazing. I have the 20" 285mm rear tires vs the 21" 305mm that you ran on. I saw 250+ range coming back from Los Angeles in normal mode and HVAC. Not a controlled test as it was not a loop. I love the charging speed vs my Bolt. 😂

    • @matthewt1885
      @matthewt1885 Před 3 lety +1

      Congrats on your Taycan! My interest in buying was only a 3/10 until I test drove it, now it's a 7/10!

    • @elchucapablas
      @elchucapablas Před 3 lety

      From a volt to a tycan?? Damn rags to riches lol

    • @ronb4633
      @ronb4633 Před 3 lety +1

      @@elchucapablas getting a Taycan solves any thoughts of riches. 😉

  • @khairulammar6056
    @khairulammar6056 Před 3 lety

    nervous looking up to the wheels. so huge yet so thin tyres. not for my kind of road here. 5k baby. great video guys.

  • @karihautala3037
    @karihautala3037 Před 3 lety +1

    Great review. Thanks.

  • @itchywitchy
    @itchywitchy Před 3 lety +32

    That is amazing range, fantastic car.

    • @InsideEVsUS
      @InsideEVsUS  Před 3 lety +3

      It really is! - Kyle

    • @michal.laskowski.
      @michal.laskowski. Před 3 lety

      but no one is driving like that. 150-200 miles is max for normal everyday use

    • @nc3826
      @nc3826 Před 3 lety

      MP just wastes time being a pointlessly ranting fanboy.... SMH...

    • @PhonyBologna
      @PhonyBologna Před 3 lety

      @@michal.laskowski. I don't know many that drive 200+ miles through lights and traffic, this test is for 'road tripping'. The EPA figure is staggeringly inaccurate as the 2nd gear doesn't kick in until 60 MPH.

    • @j134679
      @j134679 Před 3 lety

      @@markplott4820 Porsche is a luxury brand, you can't compare sales numbers with a non luxury brand... they prefer less units with more profit margin.

  • @HandyDan
    @HandyDan Před 3 lety +1

    Great test and details, I love how you mention miles per kilowatt, that's a statistic that seems to be hidden when companies state the range.
    Range is exactly equal to kilowatt capacity, its like a larger gas tank in a guzzler but that needs to be listed like MPG.
    Electric cars need to have EPA window stickers for miles per kilowatt not just range.
    My 2015 Smart car gets 3.5 mpkw
    My 2017 Chevy Volt gets 5.8mpkw

  • @tonys9413
    @tonys9413 Před 3 lety +52

    Let’s run it again with the smallest tires / Aero wheels. Would be interesting to see if range difference is more than 5%.

    • @InsideEVsUS
      @InsideEVsUS  Před 3 lety +29

      We will! - Kyle

    • @michaels.8386
      @michaels.8386 Před 3 lety +1

      Wonder if it can hit 300 miles with the base wheels under the same conditions!

    • @omelvold
      @omelvold Před 3 lety +1

      I’m guessing a range difference of more than 10% with the 19 inch aero wheels. Great test!

    • @vandoesselaerewillem9744
      @vandoesselaerewillem9744 Před 3 lety +4

      With the standard tires and rims you make 580 km at 120 km /h .

    • @supaahflyy
      @supaahflyy Před 3 lety +1

      @@InsideEVsUS awesome Kyle. Brilliant channel just found it now. Subscribing

  • @gust9464
    @gust9464 Před 3 lety

    Thx for sharing Kyle, I’m thinking of buying one, how would you compare it to the model s?

  • @cbromley562
    @cbromley562 Před 3 lety +13

    It looks an impressive car.

  • @JSmith73
    @JSmith73 Před 3 lety

    Impressive car and an amazing run, obviously not doing what that beast was designed for but great to know nonetheless. :) (I'm a mid tier racer of the 911 GT3 Cup in iRacing; wish I could afford the Taycan, alas..).
    Pretty darned risky to run it out whilst still on a public road though - you just never know! Stay safe.

  • @coreyschmidt734
    @coreyschmidt734 Před 3 lety +28

    Curious to see how long it takes to charge back to 100. The German cars seem to have great charging curves. That range with those huge wheels is incredible.

    • @InsideEVsUS
      @InsideEVsUS  Před 3 lety +19

      Video coming soon on that! Insanely fast

    • @coreyschmidt734
      @coreyschmidt734 Před 3 lety +5

      @@markplott4820 what model do you have? That’s quite a bit faster than I’ve seen. In my experience those charging speeds only last for a brief time then throttle back considerably. Maybe 80% in 20-25 minutes.

    • @josefv8708
      @josefv8708 Před 3 lety +4

      @@markplott4820 and Taycan needs 21mins from 0 to 80%, which can be found on several Videos already.

    • @ChrisErwood
      @ChrisErwood Před 3 lety +8

      @@markplott4820 Does Elon pay you for this slobber job you're giving him in the comments or are you a volunteer Branch Elonian?

    • @nc3826
      @nc3826 Před 3 lety

      @@InsideEVsUS Curious to see your test of its heat pump :)

  • @mamadouaziza2536
    @mamadouaziza2536 Před 3 lety +14

    Thanks for the upload. Obviously the car can easily do 300 miles if the aircon wasn't on and the car was driven at a lower mph and if regen braking was used a lot!!

    • @omelvold
      @omelvold Před 3 lety +1

      And the wheels.. there are three stock options, all staggered setups; 265/305 R21, 245/285 R20 or 225/275 R19 (for the 4S without the Performance brakes only.)

    • @chmd22
      @chmd22 Před 3 lety

      Regen would not help at any speed. There is no way to recover 100% of the kinetic energy, let alone more than 100% (implied by the suggestion that regen would help).

    • @omelvold
      @omelvold Před 3 lety +3

      The Taycan can do 400 miles. Here’s the Taycan 4S doing 580 km. (360 miles) at 90 kph (56 mph) constant speed, in a loop with the same start/end point. AC is ON and the outside temp is around 27 C (81 F), in sunshine. Driving at night in slightly colder weather, about 22 C (72 F) is even more optimal IMO. This is with the smallest stock wheels. These are still 275 wide on the rear axle.. czcams.com/video/VB24iJbusgQ/video.html
      NOTE! The pressure used here is about 25% lower than recommended by certain other EV manufacturers, that focus more on range, than driving dynamics, safety and comfort.

    • @SigurdFlaatten
      @SigurdFlaatten Před 2 lety

      When you press the brake pedal in a Taycan, it slows down using regen. (unless you hit the pedal really hard)

    • @snakeeyes9246
      @snakeeyes9246 Před 2 lety

      The brakes are also a factor. The steel brakes are heavier than the carbon ceramics and I bet they are also heavier than the tungsten carbide brakes that come as standard on the Turbo. The Turbo S has the widest tires but the lightest brakes.

  • @deansmits006
    @deansmits006 Před 3 lety +7

    So in freezing weather at 70mph, it should actually get the EPA range. So EPA is worst case scenario, minimum range?

  • @rtfazeberdee3519
    @rtfazeberdee3519 Před 3 lety +7

    For trips like this, EPA etc must start referring to real world experience and give 3 readings, city, tour and mixed driving.

    • @omelvold
      @omelvold Před 3 lety +1

      EPA should have 3 readings already? The problem is that there’s something seriously wrong with the whole testing regime. Use WLTP instead, to compare different EVs. All you have to know is that you have to subtract 10-20% for motorway and 10-20% for cold/wet/windy driving conditions. And always take tire width into consideration. For this not to become to complex, most EVs have a GOM (Guess’o Meter) that will give you a good estimate of your current range based on your recent driving, outside temperature etc. Even speed limits and elevation will be taken into consideration if you enter a destination in the navigation, so that the car knows where you’re going. In some cars even the weather forecast. 🙂 I also recommend www.abetterrouteplanner.com

    • @rtfazeberdee3519
      @rtfazeberdee3519 Před 3 lety

      @@omelvold All of them, EPA, WTLP etc should have 3 test cycles because there are 3 types of driver. As a mainly city driver myself, i'd prefer a more accurate city range as that will cover 95% on my journeys. People who drive long distances will want the trip range.

    • @kens97sto171
      @kens97sto171 Před 3 lety +1

      @@rtfazeberdee3519
      the EPA tests every car the same way under the same criteria so it does give you a way to compare one vehicle to another which is the primary purpose of the EPA range. Or fuel economy.
      He mentioned that part of their testing criteria is key off and key back on and doing the test in whatever mode the card defaults to when you turn it on, to me that seems absolutely fair because most people are going to end up driving the vehicle in that mode.
      if anything the EPA rated range on electric vehicles normally has been far more accurate to real-world use than the wltp test which always seems to be overstated.
      This Porsche is really the first one that we've seen that seems to be the other way around where the EPA range is much lower than what most people seem to be getting.

  • @Lifeisapartydresslikeit
    @Lifeisapartydresslikeit Před 6 měsíci

    Love this video!!!!

  • @Hildepedia
    @Hildepedia Před 3 lety +1

    I was hoping I'd find a chart / spreadsheet of all of your other 70 MPH tests - but I can't seem to find it. Similar to what you have (Google docs, I think) with your 1 lap videos.
    Thanks for all you do & be careful!!!!

    • @InsideEVsUS
      @InsideEVsUS  Před 3 lety +5

      We are working on that! Post will be up soon with all the nerdy data - Kyle

    • @mamadouaziza2536
      @mamadouaziza2536 Před 3 lety

      @@InsideEVsUS
      This is completely off topic..
      I'm watching this review on a 4K 55inch tv and the footage of you inside the car explaining the range is sharp. I see no visible sun damage on your face and neck.
      How old are you? You have the skin of a teenager.. Better wear that sunblock to preserve that youth!

  • @cyberslim7955
    @cyberslim7955 Před 3 lety +2

    19:20 Yes, when you hit 0, it shuts off. Then you switch off, switch on, and you can drive to a safe location near by in turtle mode! Not a burst of energy, goes at least 1km

  • @peterp4753
    @peterp4753 Před 3 lety +8

    I will buy it when I'm 85 years old, so I can drive it 50 mph for better range

  • @muhammadirfanataulawal7630

    Bjorn get 360 miles with Taycan 4S 95 kWh (mind you it has more buffer than Model S). Wheel and tyres do affect greatly because Taycan has some wheel option to choose and it varies quite significant to efficiency (of course 310 tyres/wheels won't do as efficient as 275)

  • @updlate4756
    @updlate4756 Před 3 lety +2

    Might I also suggest adding some tests at other speeds; ala Bjorn's slow speed test + fast speed test, rather than spending 20 minutes on just the 70 mph test? Using some of that time to throw in a 65 mph and 80 mph test would definitely be interesting. A lot of people cruise along at 80 mph when the speed limit is 70. It'd show the impacts of the CdA on the vehicle at higher speeds and would make it more worthwhile to watch the whole video. You could also mention things like high speed stability, road noise, pedal feel, and passing power at high speed, etc...
    Kyle, I respect your fair EV coverage... but why aren't you writing your own articles on insideEVs or doing these tests on your own youtube channel and creating your own EV coverage site? Sorry, but I refuse to click on any articles from IEV's Steven Loveday who's showing rampant company favoritism by posting ~100 articles a month with between 70-80 of them having "Tesla" in the headline. No, that isn't an exaggeration, I counted his articles for September / October. Annualized, that's 840 - 960 articles per year with Tesla in the headline from just this one IEVs writer. If that isn't Tesla bias and shilling, then I don't know what is. We need site options outside of IEVs and Teslectrek, and the IEVs / Motor1 ad money grab has gotten ridiculous. Build an EV site, and bring Tom with you! I'd definitely check that out! ;)
    IEVs site is now absolutely *flooded* with ads. I swear the number of ads has tripled over the past few months. Clicking the comments button doesn't take you to the comments section, it takes you to a screen full of ads. (Protip: click the comment icon twice to go to the comments section directly) I certainly noticed a lot of video ads in this 20 minute video. That silliness makes me want to skip the video and just jump to the end for the results.

  • @mbizozo6271
    @mbizozo6271 Před 3 lety +5

    That's impressive range for the type car it is.

    • @videosforcatsanddogs214
      @videosforcatsanddogs214 Před 3 lety +3

      @@markplott4820 Not in terms of handling and general feeling. The Taycan is quicker, handles better, rides better, is quieter and looks better.

    • @plastiquemaraj8839
      @plastiquemaraj8839 Před 3 lety

      @@markplott4820 definitely not as fun to drive

  • @X862go
    @X862go Před 3 lety +3

    That's pretty good 👍

  • @nunolp9067
    @nunolp9067 Před 3 lety +4

    Great test for an amaaazing car! Simply the best!

  • @EmilWilkensRC
    @EmilWilkensRC Před 3 lety +8

    Coming from an RC Background working with LiPo batteries, i would never feel good about bringing the battery down to more than 10-20% - as they degrade very quickly by doing so 😅👍🏼 but there is probably some good overhead on these cars and the battery Technology might also differ quite some.

    • @topspin1715
      @topspin1715 Před rokem

      Yes that is correct. Many new EV owners do not know that you do not want to run the battery below 20% on a routine basis without eventually degrading the battery. Also you do not want to charge above 80-90% on a daily basis. So when you see the EPA range, substract 20-40% from the max reported range which is based off 100% charge. Until EV can get the distance significantly more I do not foresee a mass EV adaption by a majority of drivers.

  • @DevonPatterson
    @DevonPatterson Před 3 lety

    Sorry if I missed, but did this have the battery performance plus add on?

  • @andrewanthony224
    @andrewanthony224 Před 3 lety +1

    Hi Kyle,
    How are the US ranges calculated? As far as I am aware Porsche rate the Taycan 4S as a 300 mile range car. This beats the Jaguar iPace by a few miles, but I was shocked to see that by US calculations the iPace is only rated for 225 miles. Really? With such a large battery? My neighbour regularly gets around 300 miles from his iPace and would actually find it difficult to only achieve 225 miles. I really wonder how the range is calculated in the US. Keep up the good work - luv your tests!

    • @muhammadirfanataulawal7630
      @muhammadirfanataulawal7630 Před 3 lety +1

      There is some kind of trend here: you should look at WLTP for European EVs, because that is more accurate than EPA

    • @andrewanthony224
      @andrewanthony224 Před 3 lety

      @@muhammadirfanataulawal7630
      Thanks Iran- seems like the only accurate mileage is for Teslas!

  • @rogiste1
    @rogiste1 Před 3 lety

    Great test Kyle - Question why EV will not give you a power cap -- like Truckers when you drive more than X -hrs.. So when you get to 1% it slows down in speed and all features are turn off

    • @rogergeyer9851
      @rogergeyer9851 Před 3 lety

      Sliver Trick R1: Apparently that's a software decision. I've seen range tests from other EV's, where that's more how they behave, and continue to slowly move after a range of zero for several miles.

  • @teslascoop2177
    @teslascoop2177 Před 3 lety

    How about a test in normal non "ECO" mode and at normal suspension height?

  • @FredLarracuente
    @FredLarracuente Před 3 lety

    If you ever owned any Porsche you would know that they underreport very often. 0-60, hp, and torque and now range too. That can't be said for just about any other brand. 580km (362.5m) range has been reported for the taycan 4S albeit at 90kph/56mph and 425km/266m at 120kph/75mph. it was spec'd out with the narowest tires available though. Check out that video! It can be seen here @ Many other videos show the same underreported range. (@)
    It is great this car has more range than estimated. In any case, ""At Porsche, we'll certainly never have the goal of being world range champions. Our focus is on performance coupled wiht a range that is suitable for everyday use." - official statement from Porsche ( @)
    So those of you complaining about the Taycan's range, chill. This car is made for performance, not specifically range.
    Great video! Sub'd

  • @cypvh74
    @cypvh74 Před 3 lety

    When is the hot lap?

  • @henryzhang9915
    @henryzhang9915 Před 3 lety

    very impressive.

  • @tbn22
    @tbn22 Před 3 lety

    Can you try a range test with the Turbo S. I'm considering one.

  • @cyberslim7955
    @cyberslim7955 Před 3 lety +4

    5:16 The 2 speed gearbox has another advantage. It can decouple the rear wheels from the engine. That allows to use super efficient electric motors front and back. So if you cruise on a highway the car only uses the front motor.

    • @hassanjamal6094
      @hassanjamal6094 Před 2 lety

      How is that efficient when your essentially lugging dead weight of the rear motor and the transmission since only the front motor is running? Why not just have a single motor in the first place?

  • @clasqm
    @clasqm Před 3 lety +36

    For once, a car that gets closer to WLTP than EPA estimate

    • @omelvold
      @omelvold Před 3 lety +10

      The EPA range rating system should be scrapped. It’s a threat to the EV adaptation globally, especially in the US. Even NEDC was better. Yes, it was far too optimistic - but it was equally so across brands.

    • @teknikbil
      @teknikbil Před 3 lety +1

      @@omelvold It is not EPA is wrong. The Taycan is in ECO mode. So its 0 to 60 times is over 9 seconds. It is another car in this mode. If EPA tests is done in ECO mode then Taycan could not claim the performance specs.

    • @bihus
      @bihus Před 3 lety +11

      @@teknikbil you're completely wrong. In ECO mode all you're limiting is top speed. I can accelerate as fast as in normal mode.

    • @teknikbil
      @teknikbil Před 3 lety +1

      @@bihus Why is it so difficult to make a video of 0 tp 60 in eco mode? If it is not different then why ECO mode is not the default mode. I am willing to bet you cannot get the same 0 to 60 result in ECO mode if you are serious.

    • @bhavnishwaghela611
      @bhavnishwaghela611 Před 3 lety +3

      @@teknikbil my Taycan 4s is as fast in range (eco) mode as in normal mode. The difference in the eco mode is that the top speed is limited to 60mph, the ac is eco mode and the suspension is lowered. No change in acceleration at all

  • @chienchung9824
    @chienchung9824 Před 3 lety

    Thanks !

  • @sau-winglam6692
    @sau-winglam6692 Před rokem +1

    At the end it nearly gives me a heart attack. I too drive a 4S (love it) but never want to run out of battery in the middle of a street.

  • @ChuckJ1944
    @ChuckJ1944 Před rokem

    When are you going to test a 2020 4S with the uPdate to see how much more range it gets?

  • @garymurraya
    @garymurraya Před 3 lety

    which battery was it. 7x o 93/?

  • @JMD535
    @JMD535 Před 6 měsíci

    Does "Turbo 4S" means AWD,..as in dual motors? Or, did the Taycan 4S also come with just one motor? I'm asking because there is a 2022 Taycan 4S for sale in my area and the dealer has it listed as "Powertrain number of motors: 1".

  • @learntobestill8671
    @learntobestill8671 Před 3 lety +1

    Performance battery plus?

  • @index6738
    @index6738 Před 3 lety +1

    Would have been left stranded with flat battery had radio, wipers, AC and headlights been on whilst driving. Perhaps retest at night would tease out more balanced result.

  • @GridConnections
    @GridConnections Před 3 lety +1

    Do you know which speeds the ratios the rear gears and the front motor are optimized for?
    Seems to be around 70 mph from what I've seen of the Taycan reviews, which is pretty good for most situations. Looks like you would have easily hit 300 miles with the smaller tires.

    • @teknikbil
      @teknikbil Před 3 lety

      Does not matter. The car is in non-performance ECO mode. It is not a Taycan anymore. 0 to 60 is over 9 seconds.

    • @KyleBrightman
      @KyleBrightman Před 3 lety

      Mehmet Akif Can you cite proof of this claim? I do not believe it. This would be performance similar to a Prius.

    • @teknikbil
      @teknikbil Před 3 lety

      @@KyleBrightman The car has a top speed of 70mhp in "ECO" mode. This explains what "ECO" mode is. The rest is smoke and mirrors.

    • @KyleBrightman
      @KyleBrightman Před 3 lety

      Mehmet Akif I asked you to cite sources because I have read just about every written article on the Taycan and listened to most audio and video recordings (both positive and critical). The owners manual states that launch control is disabled in Range mode and the speed is limited to 87 mph under normal conditions (although a kickdown mode is available when the throttle input is high enough that automatically overrides the speed limiter). I believe that the range mode also priorities FWD propulsion most of the time, but uses the rear motor when necessary (in the 2nd gear). Your lack of any proof discredits any statements you make.

    • @teknikbil
      @teknikbil Před 3 lety

      @@KyleBrightman The fact that you admit a top speed of 87 mph in this so called "eco - range mode" makes my point. The car is "half powered" in this mode.

  • @msaa8993
    @msaa8993 Před 3 lety

    Hi, could you please do a range test mixture of hill climb and normal city drive with the Taycan 4s? Thank you...

  • @cypvh74
    @cypvh74 Před 3 lety +4

    So, do you have bladder of steel? Or a catheter bag?

  • @asdf51501
    @asdf51501 Před 3 lety +3

    For me personally, I'd avoid Tesla at this point because I intensely dislike their minimalist style aesthetics, perception of lower quality, and actual QA issues. However, I'd buy a Taycan. Goddamn, that's a nice car. I'd get mine in Volcano Gray. :). Nice job on the video!

  • @ahmed.n4922
    @ahmed.n4922 Před 3 lety

    Is it haveing long range pack ?

  • @buddy1155
    @buddy1155 Před 3 lety +3

    You are probably the only person who will ever drive a Taycan with 70 mph on a highway.

  • @cyberslim7955
    @cyberslim7955 Před 3 lety +14

    4:18 One of the best? It is flat out by a long stretch the best EV ever!

  • @FredLarracuente
    @FredLarracuente Před 3 lety +2

    I'm lucky if I can get 200miles out of a 65L tank on my 2003 C4S, lol. Good thing that kind of cars are measured in smiles per mile and not miles per gallon.

  • @chrism3731
    @chrism3731 Před 3 lety +6

    I’d like to see the difference in normal vs eco mode in range.

    • @omelvold
      @omelvold Před 3 lety +2

      The difference on this car is pretty substantial, because it lowers, adjusts the rear spoiler and possibly various air inlets and dampers, uses the high gear (this EV actually has two gears) and front motor only besides using AC Eco mode (there’s also a Eco Pro mode, don’t know what that does). I’ve seen about 10% improvement in other tests.

    • @teknikbil
      @teknikbil Před 3 lety

      Yeah... and 0 to 60 time in eco mode. Can they give us that? It is cheating if you do range test in ECO mode and no mention of performance.

    • @msl5253
      @msl5253 Před 3 lety

      It's actually not that much based off people who've tested, driven and own it. I'm surprised the test was actually done in ECO range, though I'm sure that's how IEV's normally does it.

  • @joshualewis3337
    @joshualewis3337 Před 3 lety

    I think the Taycan does decouple the rear drive unit

  • @roberth7894
    @roberth7894 Před 3 lety +2

    Impressive range w/ those wide tires!

  • @razorfoundation
    @razorfoundation Před 3 lety +2

    Guys, I love your videos but PLEASE get someone to master the audio properly! :)

    • @InsideEVsUS
      @InsideEVsUS  Před 3 lety +3

      We actually do have someone but it was a recording error that made the audio so bad, we corrected it best we could - Kyle

  • @simbatta81
    @simbatta81 Před 3 lety +1

    277.4 miles???

  • @ngatatan2597
    @ngatatan2597 Před 3 lety

    Presumably is the 93kWh battery?

    • @InsideEVsUS
      @InsideEVsUS  Před 3 lety +1

      Yes, the only offering in the US - Kyle

  • @B4R0N.
    @B4R0N. Před 3 lety

    My brain tickled a bit when I realized this was Kyle from out of spec motoring!

  • @andrisjekabsons
    @andrisjekabsons Před 3 lety +3

    This Tycan with small or big 93 kw battery?

    • @ivand911
      @ivand911 Před 3 lety +3

      Yeah, he should mention this. But , I guess it is 93kwh battery. Smaller battery can do around 212 miles at 120km/h.

    • @andrisjekabsons
      @andrisjekabsons Před 3 lety

      @@ivand911 Thank you

  • @FredLarracuente
    @FredLarracuente Před 3 lety

    Official statement from Porsche on the Taycan's range debacle. I can't paste video URLs for some reason but look for the video titled "Porsche Official Statement on Taycan Battery Range" on the DPCars channel.

  • @laser_simon922
    @laser_simon922 Před 3 lety +2

    Does the 4S also have 2 gears?

    • @andreasfrose9150
      @andreasfrose9150 Před 3 lety +1

      Yes

    • @snakeeyes9246
      @snakeeyes9246 Před 3 lety

      Both cars that use this J1 platform have the 2-speed transmission. The Audi E-tron GT will be the 2nd vehicle to use it.

  • @DNHarris
    @DNHarris Před rokem

    It looks like you had the Village People greet you at the charging station!

  • @autoframed
    @autoframed Před 3 lety

    Porsche: you get more than advertised

  • @ensshok
    @ensshok Před 3 lety

    It’s pretty bang-on 200 miles (even in range mode) in winter weather (yay Ohio )

  • @jsa310
    @jsa310 Před 2 lety

    Doesn’t the range mode require 70 mph max? If so, screw your GPS. It would have gone +300 miles.

  • @youbian
    @youbian Před 3 lety

    It obviously depends upon how you’re driving the car, and which mode the car is in. There is no set range on an electric car. If I’m driving in range mode I can routinely get around 260 miles out of a charge, whereas if I’m driving it in a sports car like fashion…

  • @Gkuljian
    @Gkuljian Před 3 lety

    I would have rather seen the test without the air conditioning being on. I'm on the verge of the usable limit with the Taycan. In fact, they'll have to come up with a longer range (and 2 door) before I buy a Porsche EV. Thanks for doing the test though.

  • @maxtamtam8679
    @maxtamtam8679 Před 2 lety

    Mate you forgot to mention which battery it has...

  • @FD-ms2nm
    @FD-ms2nm Před 2 lety

    Every car is over by 1 mph. This is done on purpose it’s not a faulty gauge.

  • @rogiste1
    @rogiste1 Před 3 lety

    Also -- This is the best EV because it weight is 5,000 lbs --that alone make it the best right

  • @funkyguy0
    @funkyguy0 Před 6 měsíci

    I love this car, but the range anxiety gives me nightmares

  • @jsa310
    @jsa310 Před 2 lety

    Great job getting the car back to the charger at 0%!

  • @Pabla98
    @Pabla98 Před 3 lety +6

    Its a little suspicious how the EPA rates the US made car so high, while they rate the German car so much lower.

    • @kens97sto171
      @kens97sto171 Před 3 lety +2

      He mentioned part of the reason. The EPA rule is that you turn the key off and turn the key on and they run the test in whatever mode the vehicle starts up in by default.
      To me that totally seems fair.
      But even when the before the Taycan became available for sale there were automotive journalists out ripping them around getting well over the EPA range.
      Porsche could compensate for this by having the car automatically start up in eco mode or whatever. But I don't imagine most Porsche drivers would want to drive the car that way day in and day out.

    • @Pabla98
      @Pabla98 Před 3 lety

      @@kens97sto171 I would fault the EPA for this. Almost all ICE cars too have drive modes, and certain modes take up more gas than others. Those modes are selected by the user whenever they want the car to perform a certain way. Same goes for electric cars, if a user wants the most range possible they will turn on eco mode and thats the absolute maximum range possible. EPA should be measuring the maximum possible range of the car not the default it will give you if you just turn the key and go. Ignoring that, like you said even when reviewers drove the Turbo S without range in mind they were still getting well above the estimates, so the EPA Is doing something wrong here for sure.

    • @kens97sto171
      @kens97sto171 Před 3 lety +1

      @@Pabla98
      I disagree with you about the modes. I think the EPA has it right. The car should be tested in whatever configuration it starts in automatically. The purpose of the EPA score is to tell consumers what mileage they can expect. you shouldn't have to put the car in a specific mode to get the result it should happen by default and that's why they do it that way.
      The auto manufacturers know this and could certainly just program the car to start an eco mode and I'm sure some do. The thing is that the EPA numbers generally have been far more accurate to real-world numbers than WLTP or other types of tests, so I really don't want the EPA to change their testing procedures because generally speaking they're very accurate. The Porsche is the first one I can think of that seems way off.
      Regardless it's a hell of a nice car.

    • @Pabla98
      @Pabla98 Před 3 lety

      @@kens97sto171 well the buyer can expect the most range in eco mode so why not test that? I think all ev owners including myself would like to know the farthest I can possibly go and not the range of the car when it’s in it’s normal mode.

    • @kens97sto171
      @kens97sto171 Před 3 lety +1

      @@Pabla98
      Not everyone is technically savvy. I know a ton of people that don't know how to do anything in a car. how many people do you see driving around in brand new cars still holding their phone up to their ear because they haven't figured out how to hook up their phone to the Bluetooth in their new car? No the EPA has it right test the car as it is by default.
      the problem for them is they have to use the same test for every vehicle so there has to be some standard test that they do. It would be nice if there was you know a subsection or something where they could give you that information. but this is the government we're talking about LOL can't expect too much.

  • @sapientbudgie5652
    @sapientbudgie5652 Před 3 lety

    Hopefully the etron GT has the same 400+ range but does not cost 150-200k

    • @ChrisErwood
      @ChrisErwood Před 3 lety

      This is the Taycan 4s which doesn't cost anywhere near 150k.

    • @sapientbudgie5652
      @sapientbudgie5652 Před 3 lety

      @@ChrisErwood it does in Canada

    • @ChrisErwood
      @ChrisErwood Před 3 lety

      @@sapientbudgie5652 nope, even in Canada the starting price is 119k CAD. 130ish with the larger battery and some basic options.

    • @sapientbudgie5652
      @sapientbudgie5652 Před 3 lety +1

      @@ChrisErwood base taycan 4s is 120k. When you put dynamic chassis, premium pack. Or even basic packages it’s 130k. Tax in Ontario is 13% = 146,900. Most will ad more options. Well over 150k for a 4S. You can add many more options to push it to 170k. Nobody buys a base car with no options. Etron GT will probably be a better buy and looks better IMO

    • @ChrisErwood
      @ChrisErwood Před 3 lety

      @@sapientbudgie5652 Aaaah see I'm from the UK, I'm not used to sales tax getting added on top of the sticker price.

  • @elchucapablas
    @elchucapablas Před 3 lety

    None is talking about the weather. Weather affects batteries a lot and he’s testing out here in dandy ass weather

  • @willemvandoesselare7959
    @willemvandoesselare7959 Před 3 lety +1

    19 inch are no " baby wheels " .

  • @effervescence5664
    @effervescence5664 Před 3 lety +1

    277.9 miles from a 83.7 kWh battery. So if it had the same usable capacity as the Tesla Model S long range of 95 kWh it would be around 302 miles of range. Not bad for something that's more of a 2+2 sports car where economy isn't really up the list of importance. Not too far behind the Tesla so it's really only battery tech differences for the range, couple more iterations of updates and it will likely be on par or ahead. Z Germans are coming.

  • @OlaHesselroth
    @OlaHesselroth Před 3 lety +4

    With the 19 inch wheels I know one guy driving 360 miles with the Taycan 4S

  • @mortenkrogh8599
    @mortenkrogh8599 Před 3 lety +3

    A lot of strange EVs in that place I see....

  • @norbertmachaj6127
    @norbertmachaj6127 Před 3 lety +1

    277,9 miles

  • @huggybear1
    @huggybear1 Před 3 lety +1

    I appreciate you use this range test the same for all cars. But this car will never be driven like this, other family cars will. Would be interesting to see how efficient cars will be for the way they will be driven in the real world. This in a interesting test but unrealistic, you will be lucky to get 220 miles in the real world.

    • @Buran01
      @Buran01 Před 3 lety

      Realistically can complete around four laps at Nurburgring at top speed (but most of us won't survive the first one if we put the car at the speed that can handle at that track).

    • @rogergeyer9851
      @rogergeyer9851 Před 3 lety

      huggybear: In my world, tickets and points are a thing. In my world, cops notice sporty cars more, follow them more, and are more likely to give you a ticket if you're blatantly speeding.
      Whether rich or not, things like traffic school are a hassle. So unless you have a track to drive on, I'm not buying your implied claim that everyone with a Porsche can drive like a speed demon because the car COULD go very fast.

  • @Mr.Cheeseburger24
    @Mr.Cheeseburger24 Před 2 lety

    Really don't understand why they are selling the Taycan with a standard battery option... makes no sense for a EV to shave off miles.

  • @lemongavine
    @lemongavine Před 3 lety +1

    8:32. Maybe I misunderstood your statement, but how does 270 miles in your test make it a lot more than Model 3 and Model S? Model 3 is 322 miles and Model S is 403 miles. Anyway, 4+ hours of driving between charges is a lot. Most people would need to stop for 30 minutes or so anyway after driving that long.

    • @sazer423
      @sazer423 Před 3 lety +6

      Real world tests show the Tesla's overestimate thier range which is in contrast to European manufacturers which tend to underestimate thier numbers

    • @lemongavine
      @lemongavine Před 3 lety

      @@sazer423 I thought Tesla (and everyone) states the range that the EPA publishes. They can’t just make up their own number, can they?

    • @sazer423
      @sazer423 Před 3 lety

      @@lemongavine EPA and WLTP are figures companies can't fudge but the figures should be taken with a pinch of salt. Both of they're methodologies claim to simulate real world driving without actually taking them on the road and the flaws in thier testing are clear to see. These agencies can differ drastically with each other and also to on the road tests, it's not uncommon for them to be over 25% off just from each other. This is just for range the other performance figures which are unregulated are even more laughable

    • @aliendroneservices6621
      @aliendroneservices6621 Před 3 lety

      @@lemongavine Manufacturers submit numbers to the EPA, not the other way around: www.caranddriver.com/features/a33824052/adjustment-factor-tesla-uses-for-big-epa-range-numbers/

    • @kraenk12
      @kraenk12 Před 3 lety

      No they don't.

  • @bihus
    @bihus Před 3 lety +2

    Even cruising at 90mph you get more than 200 miles...

  • @jrwaters943
    @jrwaters943 Před 3 lety

    It seems pretty loud on the highway for such an expensive car.

    • @Muleyasama
      @Muleyasama Před 3 lety

      There is an option for double glazed windows. he stated the car has the standard windows.

    • @jrwaters943
      @jrwaters943 Před 3 lety

      @@Muleyasama At this price it should be standard. What other car over $70k doesn't have these as standard equipment?

    • @Muleyasama
      @Muleyasama Před 3 lety

      @@jrwaters943 it’s a Porsche bro. Premium/luxury brands traditionally charge for things that should be standard. I’m not saying it’s right, but that’s just the way it is. I was spending my Cayman (which I will be buying later this year) but cruise control isn’t standard. CRUISE CONTROL lol it’s not even standard in BMWs. Luckily my 4 series has all the toys I need

  • @0Turbox
    @0Turbox Před 3 lety

    Without climatic, you would possible reached the 300 mark.

  • @brianm5753
    @brianm5753 Před 2 lety

    This is how range tests should be done. Manufacturers should state range at 90mph.

  • @RobbieFitzgerald
    @RobbieFitzgerald Před 3 lety

    I don't usually go on about how Tesla is doing compared to the rest but they claim over 500km with 21" wheels on the 2021 Model S Performance.

    • @InsideEVsUS
      @InsideEVsUS  Před 3 lety +5

      EPA / WLTP claim this, not Tesla. But Tesla’s always do well in those testing cycles and not so much in real world straight Highway. It’ll be one to test for sure! - Kyle

    • @RobbieFitzgerald
      @RobbieFitzgerald Před 3 lety

      @@InsideEVsUS Are they not usually over the EPA as well?

    • @InsideEVsUS
      @InsideEVsUS  Před 3 lety +4

      We’ve never seen them come close in our 70mph testing

    • @kraenk12
      @kraenk12 Před 3 lety +1

      Teslas never reach their claims.

  • @andrewcowan7351
    @andrewcowan7351 Před rokem

    Not sure you needed 20 minutes to cover the range of the car...

  • @peterp4753
    @peterp4753 Před 3 lety

    Oh YeaaaAaaah...$165k all worth it ! Hahaha...

  • @Tuck_Frump
    @Tuck_Frump Před 3 lety

    How is this better than the model 3?

    • @poxer1
      @poxer1 Před 3 lety +2

      It is a luxury brand. Great quality, amazing design, leather and luxury materials. It has great tech too. It is not a model 3. Is it better? Maybe, if you are looking for a luxury EV, yes. Cannot compare both cars, I think.

    • @jaz4280
      @jaz4280 Před 3 lety +5

      Model who? It is a Porsche... A league of its own.

    • @Tuck_Frump
      @Tuck_Frump Před 3 lety +1

      And yet the model 3 dominates because many people like you will never afford a porsche. And the masses will buy a Tesla because it's affordable.
      Porsche won't amount to shit like Tesla. Porsche isn't awesome. They never were. You idiots think it's awesome for the wrong reasons. No way in hell will Porsche out do Tesla. Porsche will not have the charging infrastructure. Porsche will not have the innovation. As for updating the software, yeah Porsche, like boeing has no clue. Mark my words. Porsche will drop out and stick to what they know best - internal combustible engines. Until porsche can figure out how to send their car in space, Porsche ain't shit in the EV game. That 270 miles is a fucking joke for a $100,000. Good luck getting that car. The cheap Tesla at $35k was doing 250 miles.
      You guys are pure idiots. Tesla will come with that plaid model S and what's porsche going to do? It's obvious that they won't do shit. That taycan will be so obsolete. Porsche isn't rich like Tesla. There's a reason why Tesla is the most valuable car company. You idiots heard of space x. Porsche wishes like the rest of the car companies in the industry wishes they had that kind of R&D.
      Quit kidding yourselves. Tesla FSD is so much more superior than anything that is out there. Don't take consumer reports opinion. Fucking test drive a Tesla. Fucking Porsche won't let you losers do that.

    • @Tuck_Frump
      @Tuck_Frump Před 3 lety +1

      @@jaz4280 yeah right. Tesla is the most valuable car company for a reason. You keep that porsche.

    • @kraenk12
      @kraenk12 Před 3 lety +2

      Much better car, much less depreciation and much better quality.

  • @gyroplane
    @gyroplane Před 2 lety

    driving a porshe at 70 mph is ridiculous ...

  • @cadriver2570
    @cadriver2570 Před 3 lety

    they are just manufacturing controversy by giving it a 200 mile range.

    • @superset5
      @superset5 Před 3 lety +1

      lol. their actually just doing the normal EPA range test. sheesh. not everything is a conspiracy. "I"m outraged at a car that I'll never buy!" Argh!

    • @cadriver2570
      @cadriver2570 Před 3 lety

      @@superset5 I've test driven, it's a beautiful vehicle but the packaging is a bit weird. Huge car, small interior. Very interested in the next version.
      Manufacturers can choose how to do the EPA test cycle. They could change the start setting behavior and have 300 miles if they wanted to. The 1st gear is not made for efficiency, but the EPA test uses it almost exclusively.