HERE'S HOW THE PORSCHE TAYCAN WON THE EPIC I-90 SURGE

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The Out of Spec Podcast hosts interview David and Sarah, members of the winning Porsche Taycan team from the I-90 Surge cross-country EV race. The duo recounts their 46-hour, 28-minute journey from Seattle to Boston, highlighting the Taycan's exceptional charging capabilities as the key to their victory. They emphasize the car's ability to consistently deliver 300kW charging speeds from 8-65% state of charge, enabling incredibly short charging stops averaging just 15 minutes. While impressed by the Taycan's performance and efficiency (averaging around 3 miles/kWh), they note the tight interior for three adults over extended periods and suggest the infotainment system could benefit from an update. The team also reveals their strategy involved meticulous manual charger selection, often bypassing the car's native route planner to ensure optimal charging conditions and minimize stops at potentially unreliable CCS stations. Despite the challenges, they express immense satisfaction with the Taycan's ability to make such a demanding trip feasible and enjoyable.