there are worse cars to daily than a Model 3/Y…
If I could have Tesla's software/charging network and the Taycan's mechanicals - I think we'd all be pretty happy.
compare charging it to the Taycan at a fast charger - and lack of buttons - there is a LOT of functionality if you master the voice commands - no buttons required.
live with it - over time you'll come to be less negative.
the most I'll grant them on this angle is "happy coincidence" or something we have to do anyways might have some beneficial side-effects - and even referring to them as "beneficial" is generous…
the simple fact of the matter is the major characteristic of battery life is charge/discharge cycles...
the power loss to my knowledge has nothing to do with BMS - it has pretty decisively been related to running of on board electronics so that the Tesla remains connected, online, and accessible to the Tesla app - my Model S/X had a setting to reduce vampire drain but the trade off was that it...
https://www.yahoo.com/autos/tested-best-ev-chargers-2022-144600011.html
for some reason the PMCC is not listed - but the JuiceBox, Tesla, ChargePoint are…
any of the chargers listed here would be a good choice for a home charger.
all vehicles should pay road tax based on miles driven + weight - that way a gas car will pay the same road tax as a EV - and leave the taxes out of the 'fuels' - at least that's my opinion…
hmmm -just tried for a long range - but says Nov. Feb - they pull the schedule in for Performance and/or FSD - but if you just want base non-FSD Model Y it's Feb. 2023
lucid is vaporware until further notice - doesn’t matter how good it is or isn’t - they are delivering in such vanishingly small numbers you just can’t say for sure you can even get one - heaven help you if you have a problem post delivery - service is going to be hellish
lucid is great...
as a driving profile option that can be configured I'm not sure what the objection is. It's all just software - Porsche could make it part of the "drive mode" selection and the owner could turn it on/off as their personal perference's dictate
honestly they have everything they need with their...
porsche should and could add this - but it must be optional - one pedal drive is great for around town - terrible for any track/spirited driving - so it must be optional if they were to add it
road noise is worse, but honestly ride quality isn't that much worse (or even better) than other SUV's in similar price range - not a lux vehicle ride no question, but honestly have to compare the 3/Y to similiar cars of similar class/price/size - rode in a CRV the other day - wow sooo bad - I...
need to compare the Y to other mid sized SUV's not premium lux sports sedan's
one pedal driving isn't so bad once you get used to it
suspension can be fixed with $5k after market - actually makes it world class
I'll take a Y over most any $55k SUV ICE - just for the EV drive train - spend...
one doesn't have to lose for the other to win - both cars are best in class for their intended design goals/center…
I prefer the Taycan to most any other sports sedan - but that's my personal preference- I'm a sucker for instant smooth drama free torque…and the low center of gravity.
enjoy...
it's worth noting since the original authorship of this article the world has moved on (Sept. 2020) - while I still highly regard the Clippercreek products Porsche now has an excellent North American charger with adjustable AMPS from 20-100 amp breakers - the Porsche Wall Charger at $1500'ish is...