Porsche Taycan 4S Road Trip LA to Seattle (Part Two)
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The journey continues as the host drives his 2021 Porsche Taycan 4S from Woodland, California, to Seattle. He shares experiences with charging stations, including a close call with low battery and a helpful encounter with a couple in a Nissan Leaf. The episode highlights the Taycan's performance, comfort, and the realities of long-distance EV travel. The host reflects on the nostalgia of his first encounters with Porsches and concludes with insights on the costs and logistics of owning an electric vehicle, all while enjoying the drive.
Part two of Tom Voelk's road trip from Ontario, CA to Seattle begins at 10AM in Woodland, CA with the Taycan's range reading just 10 miles. With no overnight charging available, Tom puts his trust in the Porsche Intelligent Range Manager to steer him towards charging stations along the I5 corridor. How easy is it to navigate the infrastructure? Will Electrify America leave Tom stranded? How many Walmart bathrooms can a guy use? It's a $75K cinematic video months in the making.
Porsche Taycan
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Dodge Charger
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Chevrolet C5
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Porsche 928
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Ford Mustang
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Chevrolet Camaro
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Porsche Panamera
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