INSIDEEVS PODCAST 197: UPDATED PORSCHE TAYCAN, FORD'S CHEAP EV

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The InsideEVs Podcast dives deep into the significantly updated 2025 Porsche Taycan, highlighting its impressive gains in range, performance, and charging speed. The hosts are particularly impressed by the Turbo S model, now the quickest production Porsche ever, boasting 938 horsepower and a 0-60 mph time of 2.3 seconds. Real-world range tests, even in adverse weather, yielded nearly 300 miles, with other tests showing over 330 miles and even up to 450 miles under hypermiling conditions. Charging is another major win, with the Taycan achieving an 8% to 80% charge in just 16 minutes, reaching peak charging speeds of around 330 kW. The podcast also touches on the improved brake regeneration, which contributes significantly to range. While acknowledging the high price point (starting around $94,000), the consensus is that the Taycan represents a quantum leap in EV performance and efficiency, setting a new benchmark for luxury EVs. The discussion also briefly covers Ford's development of a new affordable EV platform, led by former Tesla executives, signaling a strategic shift to compete with Tesla and Chinese automakers in the lower-cost segment.