[Livestream Recap] Vol. 57: Finalizing the 718 Spyder RS Configuration, Driving to Tokyo in a Taycan, and Test-Driving the Tesla Model 3 Performance
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Configuring the 718 Spyder RS [01:41]
- Racing Yellow was chosen for the exterior, after weighing it against GT Silver.
- The Weissach Package was selected, with an emphasis on the contrast against the carbon-fiber components.
- The interior is predominantly black, with yellow stitching to complement the exterior.
- PCCB was selected, with the calipers deliberately painted black.
A Business Trip to Tokyo in the Taycan [30:10]
- A roughly 1,237-kilometer drive from Hyogo Prefecture to Tokyo in the Taycan.
- The trip out took six and a half hours and included two charging stops. Choosing charging stations and figuring out how to use them proved challenging at times.
- The tires were inspected at Porsche Center Meguro as a safety check.
- There was also a chance to join a Tesla Owners Club Japan gathering.
Challenges with EV Charging Infrastructure [48:07]
- Differences in charger types and output can be hard to understand, leading to some confusion when charging.
- Credit card payments and account registration can involve cumbersome steps.
- The discussion compares Japan’s charging network with Tesla Superchargers and highlights areas where the local infrastructure could improve.
Test-Driving the Tesla Model 3 Performance [57:01]
- With a 0–100 km/h time of around 3.1–3.2 seconds, its acceleration is exceptionally quick—on a par with a GT3.
- The car’s acceleration in Insane Mode was a real surprise.
- The Performance model also gets a more capable suspension setup, improving its handling.
- The discussion explains how it feels behind the wheel compared with the standard Long Range model.
How EVs and Gas-Powered Cars Feel Different [1:04:49]
- The owner of a Tesla Model 3 Performance test-drove a BMW M4 and found it slow by comparison.
- Instant response and smooth acceleration are among the key differences between EVs and gas-powered cars.
- A comparison of the driving feel of the Porsche Taycan and Tesla Model 3.
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