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Date: August 1, 2023
Trust us, you’re not sacrificing performance by going electric or hybrid. Porsche plans to make 80% of its new sales EVs by 2030, and it’s going to get here at lightning speed. Its first all-electric offering, the Taycan, launched in 2019. The Macan is next, slated for 2024, followed by a Porsche 718 EV in 2025.
Discover everything you need to know with our Porsche EV first-time buyer’s guide.
Whether you favor a hybrid, PHEV, or all-electric EV, you’ll get a fantastic car or SUV with all of the amenities modern drivers demand from a luxury automaker. You’ll also save money on refueling.
Read all about what to look for in an EV with four detailed points.
Owning a Porsche EV like the Taycan allows you to reduce your overall costs of ownership. EVs have fewer moving parts, so you won’t have to pay to replace those parts or maintain them. However, you’ll need to keep an eye on the tires and brakes because EVs are heavier than comparably sized internal combustion engine models. Hybrids will have more moving parts, so you’ll need oil changes and other maintenance like with a gasoline engine.
With an EV, of which Porsche has one at the moment, it’s also beneficial to install a special home charging unit to make charging in your La Jolla garage much easier. Porsche has its own wall charging unit, capable of fully charging your Taycan in under five hours. Make sure to hire a qualified electrician to install one in your San Diego garage or carport because the home charger takes an expert to install.
Public charging stations do generally cost money. However, you get free public charging for your new Porsche with Electrify America’s charging network. Porsche plans to construct its own network of public charging stations in the coming years.
The overall range between charges is a huge consideration for Porsche EV owners in Carlsbad. Luckily, the current Porsche all-electric EV gets plenty of range for weekend getaways to your favorite beach, resort, mountain, hiking, or outdoor destination.
The PHEV model is also very good for commutes, as it will get you to the office and back on electric-only power. You can save plenty of money on gas if you live close enough to the office.
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The Porsche Taycan can get you from city to city when heading to your favorite vacation spot. And the Cayenne can outperform its competitors, even the Tesla Model X, for luxury.
Map out your trips, and you can feel confident that your EV will have plenty of power at the ready. There are many DC Fast Charging stations available to the public, especially in major urban centers like San Diego. Well-traveled interstate highways also have public charging stations at key locations, making long trips possible in an EV. Use Porsche Connect to find the nearest free charging station from Electrify America’s network.
Prices will vary at these stations because electricity costs, just like gasoline prices, vary from city to city (unless you charge for free from Porsche’s partnership with Electrify America). Also, take into account how often you’ll use the air conditioner or heater because those run on electricity from the EV battery. Extreme temperatures also affect battery life.
The battery warranty shows you how long you can expect your EV powerplant will last before it begins to wear down, usually as it nears the 100,000-mile mark. Porsche offers an 8-year, 100,000-mile warranty on hybrid and EV batteries. You won’t have to worry about your EV battery expiring anytime soon!
Now you know what to look for in an EV. Take the wheel and see how one of these beauties performs! Contact us, call , or schedule a test drive with our team. We think you’ll fall in love at first drive.
