RANGE ANXIETY! MY FIRST LONG EV JOURNEY - PORSCHE TAYCAN

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This video chronicles the author's first extensive road trip in his Porsche Taycan Turbo S, aiming to address "range anxiety" by detailing a 250-mile round journey from London to Birmingham. The experience highlights significant challenges with the UK's EV charging infrastructure, including malfunctioning chargers and long wait times. While the Taycan itself is praised for its comfort, luxury, and performance, the practicality of long-distance EV travel without home charging is questioned. The author notes that public charging costs can be comparable to, or even exceed, fueling a V12 supercar, especially when factoring in the time spent waiting. The review concludes that while EVs are excellent for short commutes with home charging, the current infrastructure is not yet ready for widespread adoption for longer journeys, particularly for those without private charging facilities. The author expresses skepticism about the UK's 2030 ban on new combustion engine sales given the current state of charging infrastructure.