Sorry for talking about electric cars again… but here’s another update on the Taycan.

It’s already been three months since the Taycan was delivered.
The mileage is about 4,500 kilometers.

Even though I drove about 1,000 kilometers just on the round trip to Fuji Speedway in March, I’m surprised at how much it’s been driven. Honestly, my impression is, “Has it only been three months? It feels like I’ve had it much longer.”

So far, there have been no issues or malfunctions with the Taycan.
There was one time when the navigation screen went blank, but after visiting the dealer and turning the power off for a while, it worked fine again. From what other Taycan owners say, this seems to be a common occurrence.

Before delivery, I was worried about the charging environment, but I found that the standard 100V home charger works just fine.

I usually drive about 200 to 250 kilometers per week, and for that distance, home charging with a regular outlet is sufficient. (Currently, my Taycan shows a full charge range of about 380 kilometers.)

If you’re driving 100 to 200 kilometers daily, fast charging is essential, but for commuting and local errands, it’s no problem at all.

Recently, however, a Tesla is coming to our home, so we decided to install a 200V home charger. Due to construction, I can’t charge at home right now, but visiting the dealer once a week for 20 to 30 minutes of charging works fine (costing about 2,000 yen).

Also, my husband taught me that if you set a fast charging station as your destination in the navigation, the battery will precondition itself to warm up and be ready to charge at maximum current upon arrival. (Preconditioning)

Indeed, when this is set, the initial charging output is much higher, so the overall charging time is shorter. (Charging fees are based on time.)

Compared to my previous Panamera, which often showed fuel efficiency as low as 4.0 km/l (it doesn’t display below 4), and required refueling about twice a month during heavy use, the Taycan is much kinder on the wallet.

It’s been about seven years since I started this blog. I’ve driven many cars, but so far, the Taycan feels like the best fit for “my current lifestyle and needs.”

Of course, as life changes, the ideal car might change too, so I might say something different in a few years. But for now, the Taycan is perfect for me.

The Taycan fits me perfectly right now.

What does it mean that the Taycan fits my current lifestyle?

– Even with my three kids (10, 7, and 3 years old) onboard, they can sit comfortably.
(When we had the Carrera T, they complained it was cramped and noisy, haha.)
– Most trips are short, like grocery runs or school drop-offs, so I don’t have to worry about “letting the engine warm up more before heading home.”
– Still, it looks cool, so I get excited every time I see it.
– Parking it and turning back to admire it, I enjoy the blissful moment of thinking, “My beloved car is so cool.”
– I’ve been commuting between home and Osaka city more often for work, and it has the performance to cruise comfortably on the highway.
– The acceleration is incredible—just a tap on the pedal and it’s fast. Actually, it feels fast even without pressing hard. Highway merges and sudden situations are completely stress-free.

Writing this down, I realize I’m quite demanding.

There’s been some talk about the Taycan’s size, but I’ve stopped worrying about it lately.

I think it helps that we live a bit outside the city (the parking lots near our local supermarket are quite spacious), and the kids have grown up a lot.

We used to visit the pediatrician frequently, struggling with their cramped parking lot, but now the kids rarely get sick, so we haven’t been there in months.

For dental and dermatology visits, we used to go farther away, but recently found good clinics nearby with larger parking lots.

Also, we used to go often to conveyor belt sushi places the kids loved, but many had tight parking, which was tough. Now the kids seem to have lost interest in sushi spots (no more prizes from the gachapon machines, prices have gone up…), so we don’t go as much.

Sometimes I do park in tight spots, but with the 360-degree camera, it’s surprisingly easy. (The optional rear-axle steering might help too.)

Our Taycan is a Cross Turismo with the Off-Road Package, so it sits higher than a regular Taycan, reducing the risk of scraping the underside.

Also, the vehicle tax was cheaper than I expected.

25,000 yen.

Well, it’s not exactly “cheap!” but compared to the 65,000 yen tax my husband’s car pays… electric cars really are a blessing.

The Taycan is fun to drive every day.

If I had to mention downsides, it would be that sometimes I get told “there’s no parking available” in Osaka city parking lots, and the tires wear out quickly.

The tires were replaced with new ones at delivery, but the tread wears fast, so I’ll probably need to replace them once a year. The cost of tires is a bit scary.

The Taycan is a Porsche you can drive every day, and it’s fun and comfortable even at low speeds in the city.

Sure, it’s not the kind of sports car that’s all about “thrills” or “sensory excitement,” but it’s comfortable, has excellent ride quality, and outstanding performance. It’s fun to drive every day, which suits me perfectly right now.

I haven’t taken any long trips recently, but I’m hoping to go on a charging challenge trip somewhere later this year.