Last November, I attended a gathering of Taycan owners for the first time.

Until then, I had never joined a Taycan meet, and honestly, I’m not really the type to go to such events (I tend to stay home…). However, I was invited by Ingenieur-san, a Taycan owner I had met before at Fuji Speedway and exchanged info with, so I decided to join.

Usually, these gatherings are held far away, but this time it was nearby at the Royu Driveway, so I thought, “I have to go!” and made up my mind to attend for the first time.

Taycans Gathered at Royu Driveway

So, how was it actually? It turned out to be a great opportunity to rediscover the charm of Porsche owners and the Taycan.

It wasn’t just about enjoying driving or traveling; connecting with other owners and learning about the unique touches each car had made me love Porsche even more.

What left the biggest impression was hearing the “real voices” directly from the owners. I got to hear info you won’t find in catalogs or specs—things you only understand by owning and driving the car—especially many discoveries about charging.

Now, here are some highlights that stayed with me from the gathering.

① Porsche Owners Are All Great People

Of course, there are all kinds of people out there, and I can’t say “Because they’re Porsche owners” or “Because they own this model” defines them… but this time, even though most were strangers to me, everyone was kind, friendly, and warmly welcoming, including their families. No one was bragging—just pure “love for the Taycan” brought everyone together. It was a naturally reassuring and comfortable atmosphere.

Also impressive was how positive the conversations were. Instead of complaining like “This car has this flaw,” everyone was laughing and saying “This car is amazing because of this,” radiating positive vibes. That warm, upbeat energy really felt wonderful.

② Getting to See Taycans Packed with Personal Touches

With models like the 911 or 718, it’s common to imagine owners ordering with lots of detailed customization, but I hadn’t really had that impression with the Taycan. Of course, some owners do customize, but I hadn’t encountered many.

This gathering, however, let me see many uniquely spec’d Taycans, which was a lot of fun.

For example, the Taycan Cross Turismo in Crayon color paired with the Off-Road Package was beautifully done. Another Taycan in a green shade (maybe Oak Green Metallic Neo?) with side decals looked aggressive at first glance but was perfectly balanced and incredibly cool. (I forgot to take photos…)

Looking at each car, I thought, “Wow, you can really have fun customizing the Taycan too!” and it got me excited.

③ The Taycan Can Keep Going Even with Very Low Charge (No Need to Panic)

During conversations, an owner said, “The Taycan can still drive with just 2% charge left!” which really surprised me (laughs). Apparently, it can even go a bit on 0%. One story was about leaving home, driving up to the 5th Station of Mt. Fuji, then coming back without trouble (since the Taycan is an EV, it can apparently make it all the way up Mt. Fuji).

I felt a bit embarrassed for getting nervous whenever my charge dropped below 50%.

Inspired by this, recently on a business trip to Nagoya (about 180 km), I tried returning home without charging on the way back. I got a bit worried when the charge dropped below 30%, but I managed to endure the 15% warning and arrived home safely.

Even at 15%, the display showed I could still drive about 40 km, and I made it home with 12% left. I gained a bit of confidence realizing it’s more capable than I thought. (I tend to panic too much, haha.)

At home, we have a 200V regular charger installed in the parking space, set to charge from 10 PM to 7 AM (to take advantage of cheaper nighttime rates). By the next day, the battery was back up to about 50%, and the day after that, it reached 80%.

Since I don’t drive over 300 km every day, this charging setup is more than enough. It’s like charging a smartphone. I’m gradually getting used to living with an EV (and realizing there’s no need to be so scared).

I’m Going to Drive My Taycan Hard!

When I drove gasoline cars, I’d get anxious once the fuel dropped below half and rush to fill up. So, I was always worried about “running out of charge” with the EV too, but after hearing everyone’s stories and experiences, my mindset has changed.

Honestly, you really don’t have to worry that much (laughs).

For now, even when I replace my car next time, I’m thinking it’ll be another Taycan because I like it that much. So I plan to keep driving it hard and enjoying it!