I TAKE MISHA FOR A LAP OF THE NÜRBURGRING AND DISCUSS THE CHALLENGES OF EVS ON TRACK!

EV Channels Review

This video features a compelling discussion between Kyle and Nürburgring expert Misha Charoudin, focusing on the viability of electric vehicles on track, specifically the Porsche Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo. While the Taycan demonstrates impressive acceleration and surprising thermal management capabilities for an EV on track, capable of completing a lap without significant power reduction, the review highlights persistent challenges. Misha recounts early negative experiences with EVs overheating and entering limp mode, and while acknowledging improvements, points out that battery cooling remains a concern. The Taycan's brakes showed signs of softening but held up adequately for the lap. A significant point of contention is the abysmal charging infrastructure at the Nürburgring, with Tesla's Supercharger network being the only viable option for EV track days, forcing non-Tesla owners into inconvenient charging situations. The discussion also touches upon the future of EVs, the potential for them to become enthusiast vehicles, and the diminishing unique characteristics of internal combustion engines.