THE 2025 PORSCHE TAYCAN IS A CHARGING MONSTER! DEEP DIVE ANALYSIS

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The 2025 Porsche Taycan, specifically the 4 Cross Turismo variant, is lauded as a "charging monster" and a "fantastic charging electric vehicle." The reviewer highlights significant improvements for the 2025 model year, including an increased battery capacity (105 kWh total, 97 kWh usable for the Performance Plus battery) and faster charging speeds, with a 10-80% charge completed in just over 16 minutes, beating Porsche's own claim. The vehicle maintains over 300 kW charging speeds up to 60% state of charge and over 200 kW beyond that, adding substantial range quickly. The reviewer emphasizes the importance of unplugging around 80% due to the significant slowdown in charging speed thereafter. While the Taycan is praised for its repeatable and robust charging performance across various temperatures, the reviewer notes that the new Lucid Gravity may slightly outperform it, a comparison to be detailed in a future video. Despite this, the Taycan remains a top-tier EV for driving and charging experience.