Porsche Taycan 4S Los Angeles to Seattle Road Trip (Part One)
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Embarking on a 1,200-mile road trip from Los Angeles to Seattle in a newly acquired 2021 Porsche Taycan 4S, the host shares insights on the delivery experience and the challenges of charging an EV on the journey. With a mix of excitement and apprehension, he navigates traffic, tests the car's features like InnoDrive, and experiences the charging infrastructure. Along the way, he connects with family and reflects on the car's performance, all while planning for the next leg of the adventure. The episode sets the stage for the continuation of this epic road trip.
Think road tripping in an electric vehicle in 2025 is a gamble and charging takes too much time? Tom Voelk gets into his new (to him) 2021 CPO Porsche Taycan 4S in Ontario, CA and points it towards Seattle. Will full faith in the Porsche Intelligent Range Manager he hits charging stations along the I5 corridor. It's a $75K video months in the making! Will Electrify America deliver over 1,200 miles? Will Plug and Charge work? Will Tom find any decent food? All that, original music from Chadashi and more in Part 1.
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