My beloved Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo is approaching its two-year anniversary since delivery.

When I purchased it in January 2024, the odometer read 8,030 km, but now it’s about 33,000 km. That means I’ve driven roughly 25,000 km in these two years without even realizing it.

Considering the Earth’s circumference is about 40,000 km, I’ve effectively driven more than halfway around the globe. Not bad at all! (I guess I need to rack up a full lap soon, haha.)

I’ve been behind the wheel almost every day, and days without driving are the exception. Looking back, I want to share my straightforward, honest impressions of owning an EV Porsche as a proud owner.

Our Garage Slowly Filled with EVs

To cut to the chase, I truly believe, “Choosing an electric vehicle back then was the right call.” I’m sure many readers will think, “Well, after reading your previous articles, that’s no surprise.”

This image was AI-generated using a photo taken at Kiyomizu-dera Temple

Two years ago, I sold my Carrera T and planned to buy a Panamera next. When I visited a certified used car dealership to see a Panamera I found on Car Sensor, right at the front stood an Ice Grey Metallic Taycan 4S Cross Turismo—with the Off-Road Package, no less.

Honestly, I had zero plans to buy a Taycan. Not even a little.

But its presence and specs completely stole my heart. If that Taycan hadn’t been there that day, I might still not be driving one today. (I basically bought it just because I loved how it looked…)

In fact, buying this Taycan sparked a gradual shift in our family’s car situation.

My spouse and I came to realize, “Electric cars are seriously amazing!” After test-driving a Tesla Model 3, we ended up adding one to the garage, and my husband later bought a Taycan Turbo GT with the Weissach Package. Before we knew it, our home was filled with EVs (laughs).

Maybe this is what you call the “EV rabbit hole” instead of the “Porsche rabbit hole.” Whether that’s a real thing or not, I totally get why once you drive an EV, it’s hard to go back.

Driving Experience: True to Porsche’s Sports Car Heritage

The Taycan’s biggest appeal is its driving performance.

What stands out most is its smoothness and flat, planted feel. Of course, other Porsche models like the Panamera and Cayenne offer excellent ride comfort, but the Taycan’s battery pack sits under the floor, lowering its center of gravity and giving it a glued-to-the-road stability.

As a sports car, it’s firm, but not in a way that makes you tense up. The ride is silky smooth, yet when you press the accelerator, you know you’re driving a Porsche.

Acceleration is seamless and blisteringly fast, making highway overtakes and merges effortless. Every day, I appreciate the unique thrill of driving an electric sports car, different from any gas-powered experience.

Our Taycan Feels Like a “Giant Smartphone”

Charging is often a concern with EVs, but if you can install a 200V charger at home, it becomes incredibly convenient. Thanks to my husband setting up a 200V charging station in our home parking space, charging feels just like plugging in a smartphone.

We simply plug in when we get home. To protect the battery, we limit charging to 80%, and we take advantage of cheaper nighttime electricity rates.

For reference, the 2023 model’s range is about 300 km at 80% charge and just under 400 km (around 395 km) at full charge.

Even though I drive daily, I rarely exceed 150 km in a day, and some days I barely drive 10 km. This range is more than enough for our lifestyle.

We only use fast chargers for longer trips, like heading to Fuji Speedway or family vacations on the highway. We don’t have to hunt for charging stations in daily life—though this convenience depends on having home charging; those living in apartments might face different challenges.

Significantly Lower Running Costs

Lastly, I want to touch on maintenance costs, especially fuel (electricity) expenses. They’ve been dramatically reduced.

My previous Panamera managed only about 4 km per liter, so it wasn’t exactly fuel-efficient (laughs). Filling up cost over 10,000 yen each time, and I refueled about twice a month, which added up.

Now, even charging two EVs—the Taycan and Tesla—costs only about 12,000 yen per month thanks to nighttime rates. Running two electric cars is cheaper than running one Panamera before, which is great for the wallet.

Between driving enjoyment, everyday usability, and running costs, I have no major complaints about life with the Taycan over these two years.

The only downside is that about once a year, the main computer throws an error requiring the car to be “hospitalized.”

While this hasn’t seriously affected daily use, I’ve realized it’s essential to have a warranty for the Taycan just in case. I plan to write a detailed article about this topic soon.

Many might feel “EVs are still too early,” but I think if you give one a chance without prejudice, you might find it fits seamlessly into your life.