PORSCHE TAYCAN CROSS TURISMO - DOES A BIKE CARRIER AFFECT RANGE ?

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The Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo is lauded for its striking aesthetics, particularly the Cross Turismo variant, which the reviewer finds more appealing than the standard Taycan. Practicality is also a strong point, with ample rear passenger space for dogs and a surprisingly capacious boot. The reviewer highlights the 'old man entry mode' which raises the ride height for easier ingress/egress, and the secure, well-integrated Porsche rear-mounted bike carrier system, ideal for e-bikes. While the car offers immense performance and a quiet, comfortable ride, the primary focus of the video is its impact on range. The reviewer conducted an unscientific test comparing efficiency with and without a rear bike carrier loaded with two e-bikes. The results showed a decrease in efficiency from approximately 3 miles/kWh (21 kWh/100km) without the carrier to about 2.5 miles/kWh (24 kWh/100km) with it, a noticeable but not drastic impact. The reviewer concludes that the Taycan Cross Turismo is a highly impressive EV, enjoyable for both daily driving and longer journeys, especially when equipped with destination charging, and is a strong contender in the EV market.