TEN 287 - PORSCHE TAYCAN RECORD, MODEL Y TEARDOWN, FORD F150 PHEV RANGE

EV Channels Review

This episode of TEN covers a range of significant EV news. A standout report details a Porsche Taycan 4S achieving an impressive 625 miles in just over nine hours on German autobahns, validating its design for sustained high-speed driving and charging. The review also highlights Sandy Munro's detailed teardowns of the Tesla Model Y, offering deep engineering insights. On a less positive note, rumors suggest the Ford F-150 plug-in hybrid might only offer a 10-mile electric range when fully laden, a figure that, while contextualized, is still considered small. The episode touches on Tesla's ventilator production efforts using existing components, the impact of COVID-19 on automotive manufacturing and sales, and growing public interest in EVs due to improved air quality during lockdowns. Other news includes updates on Polestar's Precept concept, Gigafactory Berlin delays, and new charging plans for the Kia Niro.