It’s been half a month since the delivery of my Taycan 4S Cross Turismo.

Mostly I’ve been driving around the neighborhood, but I also made a round trip of about 50 km to Osaka for work, and in total, I’ve driven over 500 km in these two weeks.

The incredible performance of the Taycan’s driving was already covered in a previous test drive review,

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But now that I own it and drive it every day, I’m simply amazed at the Taycan’s exceptional balance of driving performance and comfort.

You don’t have to turn the steering wheel much; it turns exactly as much as you want (partly thanks to the rear axle steering). As for the accelerator pedal, even with just a 1 or 2 millimeter press (just a slight push with my foot), it accelerates the moment I think “I want to speed up.”

The smoothness of the ride is, I believe, unmatched among Porsches.

It’s hard to describe, but it feels like it just “glides” forward… (excuse my limited vocabulary) with no friction, no resistance, just sliding effortlessly over the road. When I test drove it before, I thought it ran as if the N and S poles of magnets were attracting each other, sticking firmly to the road surface, and that’s exactly the sensation.

The contact with the road is phenomenal, and every time I drive, I’m reminded that this is a true Porsche in terms of suspension and driving feel.

Having driven 500 km so far, I’m highly satisfied in every scenario—from short trips to medium-distance drives.

Also, at our home parking spot, I charge every day using only a 100V household outlet, and even with normal use for work and daily shopping, the battery level has never dropped below 40%. If you’re not driving long distances, it’s surprisingly convenient.

Well, long-distance driving would probably be challenging… (I plan to write a separate article about charging later.)

Trying to Describe the Taycan’s Driving

Of course, resale value isn’t great, but if you can enjoy such a high level of driving satisfaction and comfort every day, that’s totally fine by me.

I love the Panamera, and I originally started this blog because of my passion for the Panamera. I still think the Panamera’s balance of driving and comfort is wonderful, but the Taycan’s driving and comfort feel even a notch above the Panamera’s. (There may be some differences depending on the grade.)

“The Taycan’s driving is close to a 911, its comfort surpasses the Panamera, and maybe after three to five more model changes, the Panamera might drive like this.”

I’ve written many times on this blog that the Panamera’s driving and comfort are truly outstanding. It’s a perfect 100-point car in my book, and that hasn’t changed. But the Taycan is simply on another level.

No matter the road surface or speed, it maintains ride quality without compromise, while maximizing the joy of driving a Porsche.

When merging onto the highway, the acceleration is so stable and quiet that you hardly feel the speed. Even starting off in town, it has the smoothness and instant power of a bullet train, and there’s absolutely no frustration like “this high-performance car can’t show its power in the city.” You can enjoy the Porsche character on any road.

Regarding comfort, even my 10- and 7-year-old kids, who rarely sleep in cars, often fall asleep in the Taycan’s rear seats.

It feels as if every road has been freshly paved, running so smoothly.

Even on hard surfaces, the Taycan doesn’t lose its flatness or comfort.

It’s an extremely satisfying car that keeps passenger comfort at an exceptionally high level for family trips, while still delivering the driver the thrill of a sports car.

Expectations for Porsche’s EVs

Until now, I hadn’t had a very positive impression of EVs due to concerns about charging infrastructure and convenience.

Even owning one, I had strong negative views like “charging is a hassle” and “lacks practicality.”

However, owning the Taycan has completely changed that image.

In terms of driving enjoyment, comfortable ride, and always feeling that unmistakable Porsche essence, this car shattered my fixed ideas about EVs.

Porsche stays true to its character and driving feel even with EVs, and on top of that, the unique driving sensation you can’t get from gasoline cars is also fun.

I’m really looking forward to future EV models like the Macan and Boxster. (I definitely want to test drive them.)

On the other hand, it’s a shame that the Taycan’s excellent driving qualities haven’t yet become widely recognized. (Negative information about charging infrastructure and resale seems to dominate.)

Going forward, I hope to continue sharing candid opinions and reports about everyday use from the perspective of a Porsche owner on this blog.