OUT OF SPEC'S SURPRISE EV CANNONBALL - HOW THEY DID IT ON ELECTRIFY AMERICA IN A TAYCAN IN WINTER

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The Out Of Spec Motoring team discusses their groundbreaking EV Cannonball Run record, achieved in a Porsche Taycan on the Electrify America network during winter. The primary motivation was to challenge the notion that only Teslas on the Supercharger network can achieve such feats, proving the capability of the CCS infrastructure. Key takeaways include the Taycan's superior highway efficiency (especially in range mode) and faster charging capabilities compared to some Teslas, despite less favorable winter conditions and summer tires for the initial leg. The team highlighted the relentless urgency and focus required for such an endeavor, the discomfort of long hours in sport seats, and the critical role of real-time route planning due to the Taycan's navigation issues and the network's unpredictability. Ultimately, the run served as a crucial stress test and validation for the CCS network, demonstrating its viability for extreme long-distance EV travel.