2024.10.01Tesla, Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Taycan, Porsche Trivia

What Does It Really Cost to Charge an EV? Our Electricity Bill for Owning a Porsche and a...

What Does It Really Cost to Charge an EV at Home? Our Real-World Report As electric vehicles (EVs) become more common, one question on many people’s minds is how much they actually cost to run—especially when it comes to electricity. In this report, I’ll share what we paid to charge our two EVs at home: a Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo and a Tesla Model 3 Highland Long Range. The short answer? We drove these...

2024.10.01Tesla, Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Taycan, Porsche Trivia

2024.09.08Tesla, Porsche Taycan

Can You Really Drive an EV Long Distance? Common Myths Debunked by an Owner

When I’m talking about the Taycan or Model 3, I often hear: “But EVs can’t go long distances, can they?” “I’d be worried the battery would gradually run down and leave me stranded（笑）. Gas stations are everywhere, so that’s no problem—but charging stations aren’t. I’d be nervous about taking an EV on a long trip.” I can’t help thinking, “Come on—you wouldn’t set off without a plan, would you?” Still, I usually reply: “You can...

2024.09.08Tesla, Porsche Taycan

2024.06.23Tesla, Reviews & Test Drives, Touring Reports

Touring Okayama’s Regional Farm Roads in a Tesla: Is a Tesla Road Trip Really Fun?

Living With a Tesla Model 3: First Impressions and Everyday Use It’s hard to believe that my Tesla Model 3 has already been with us for a month. I’ve gotten used to the controls and now drive it without a second thought. I’m still impressed by how convenient it is. Just get in and press the brake pedal: the car automatically selects Drive or Reverse, so there’s no need to shift gears. For a quick...

2024.06.23Tesla, Reviews & Test Drives, Touring Reports

2024.05.27Tesla, Reviews & Test Drives, Our Car Life

Our Tesla Has Arrived! (Part 2) | The Drive Is Beyond Expectations—Has It Outdone Porsche?

In Part 1, I shared my first impressions, from delivery and a tour of the interior and exterior to driving around town using the one-pedal driving mode. This time, I’ll focus on how the Model 3 feels on the highway and on winding roads. On the Highway: Like Riding the Shinkansen “Nozomi” On the highway, the Model 3 feels just like riding the Shinkansen’s “Nozomi” service. It accelerates smoothly away from the tollbooth and reaches...

2024.05.27Tesla, Reviews & Test Drives, Our Car Life

2024.05.24Tesla, Reviews & Test Drives, Our Car Life

Our Tesla Has Arrived! (Part 1) | Tesla Model 3 Highland Long Range Delivery Day

I took a test drive on March 3 and was so impressed that I placed my order that very evening. Now, about two months later, the Tesla Model 3 Highland Long Range has finally arrived at our home! In this article, I’ll take you through delivery day, walk around the exterior and interior, and share my impressions of how it drives on winding roads—something I couldn’t gauge during the test drive. A Different Kind of...

2024.05.24Tesla, Reviews & Test Drives, Our Car Life

2024.05.22Tesla, Live Streaming

[Livestream Recap] Vol. 34: Our Tesla Model 3 Has Arrived! Its Performance Exceeded All E...

This is a recap of a recent episode of our *Welcome Home, PORSCHE* livestream radio show. We hope you’ll tune in during your commute—or enjoy it on a drive in your Porsche. If you enjoyed the show, please give it a thumbs-up and subscribe to the channel! Highlights and Topics 1. Taking Delivery of the Tesla Model 3 [05:03] Ordered on March 3 and delivered on May 16. The China-built Model 3 arrived quickly! Tesla...

2024.05.22Tesla, Live Streaming