PORSCHE TAYCAN 4S COLD WEATHER 70 MPH HIGHWAY RANGE TEST

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In this cold weather range test, the 2021 Porsche Taycan 4S, equipped with the optional Performance Plus battery pack and winter tires, achieved an impressive 213 miles at a constant 70 mph. This figure surpasses its EPA rating of 203 miles, a feat the reviewer highlights as characteristic of Porsche's tendency to under-promise and over-deliver. Despite frigid temperatures (14°F at the start), a headwind, and the less efficient winter tires, the Taycan 4S demonstrated remarkable performance. The reviewer praises the car's driving dynamics, road feel, and its suitability for highway speeds, attributing some of this to its unique two-speed transmission. While acknowledging the higher price point and the existence of a new, more affordable base variant, the Taycan 4S is declared the reviewer's favorite electric car if price were no object, lauded for delivering an authentic Porsche driving experience.