[NeatSmith]

Alright, I was a bit anxious about taking this first step being new to Porsche but now that I’ve done even more research, I’m even more excited to get my Taycan.

I will have some questions for those ahead in the learning process on things like our charger options.

Haven't met other future Taycan owners from my region of British Columbia, Canada but hope to soon!

 

[PocketRocket]

Glad to meet another Canadian on here!

 

[Smitty11]

Welcome to the forum @NeatSmith! When it comes to chargers do you mean charging network or actual chargers? From my understanding the Taycan will be able to use the Electrify Canada network.

 

[St00k]

Has your dealer said anything about home charging options? They're supposed to offer induction charging eventually but I haven't heard about that in a long time.

 

[James8955!]

Hey @NeatSmith! have you placed an order for your Taycan?

 

[NINEJONE]

Welcome @NeatSmith, I suggest you start out with this taycan charging options thread:

Porsche Electric Car Charger

Charging options for the Taycan haven't been entirely covered and I would like to know what Porsche will give us. So far, existing Porsche's with electric power like e-hybrid versions of the Panamera and Cayenne are our only point of reference. Our Taycan's will likely get the same options of...

www.taycanevforum.com

 

[Chowster]

@NeatSmith - Hello from BC as well.

 

[TEV31]

@NeatSmith - Hello from BC as well.

Welcome @Chowster. Congrats on the Taycan, have you spotted any others in Edmonton yet?

 

[Chowster]

Welcome @Chowster. Congrats on the Taycan, have you spotted any others in Edmonton yet?

Thanks for the welcome @TEV31. I'm in the Vancouver area. No Taycans spotted on the road yet, but I'm aware of at least a few being delivered from Porsche Centre Vancouver already. Mine should be here August or September!

 

[Smitty11]

@NeatSmith - Hello from BC as well.

Hey @Chowster! Are you going with the 4S, Turbo or Turbo S for your Taycan?

 

[Chowster]

Hey @Chowster! Are you going with the 4S, Turbo or Turbo S for your Taycan?

I have an incoming 4S in Carmine red. What about you?

 

[TEV31]

Thanks for the welcome @TEV31. I'm in the Vancouver area. No Taycans spotted on the road yet, but I'm aware of at least a few being delivered from Porsche Centre Vancouver already. Mine should be here August or September!

Do you know what the allocation was like at your dealer and others in the region?

Being Vancouver, I'm expecting a lot.

 

[Chowster]

Do you know what the allocation was like at your dealer and others in the region?

Being Vancouver, I'm expecting a lot.

I think I recall hearing that Porsche Centre Vancouver had about 50 allocations in 2020 (don't quote me!), but that was pre-COVID. so I'm sure their number is down by ~20% since the factory was shut down for a while in April/May.

The other large dealer in the region is Porsche Centre Langley; I suspect they also would be similar in volume.

Even though I had a deposit down since 2017, and I have a good relationship with my salesperson, I still feel quite lucky to be able to take delivery in 2020!

 

[TEV31]

I think I recall hearing that Porsche Centre Vancouver had about 50 allocations in 2020 (don't quote me!), but that was pre-COVID. so I'm sure their number is down by ~20% since the factory was shut down for a while in April/May.

The other large dealer in the region is Porsche Centre Langley; I suspect they also would be similar in volume.

Even though I had a deposit down since 2017, and I have a good relationship with my salesperson, I still feel quite lucky to be able to take delivery in 2020!

Thanks, 50 seems to be a common allocation number.

Your August-September Taycan delivery during COVID should be interesting. Did they inform you about measures that will be taken or what already is for people taking delivery? Also, are you planning to do anything extra during/after delivery to make sure you are safe?

 

[Chowster]

Thanks, 50 seems to be a common allocation number.

Your August-September Taycan delivery during COVID should be interesting. Did they inform you about measures that will be taken or what already is for people taking delivery? Also, are you planning to do anything extra during/after delivery to make sure you are safe?

I believe they will offer a contact-less transaction, and orientation. I'm sure they would delivery the vehicle to my house, if requested. Not sure about COVID pre-screening or anything else, but I'm sure they're already screening their employees per WorkSafe BC recommendations. I always wear a mask in indoor public space anyways.

Will I "disinfect" the vehicle after getting it? Probably not, just keep my hands clean. The virus does not live for long on soft surfaces (leather, plastic, etc), so there shouldn't be any active virus in the car after a couple days, even if the PDI guys left some virus droplets behind!

 

[Terra]

I have an incoming 4S in Carmine red. What about you?

Nice, I have 4s in frozen blue looking to arrive mid August.

 

[PocketRocket]

Nice, I have 4s in frozen blue looking to arrive mid August.

Sweet, is the 4S going to be your first EV?

 

[Chowster]

Nice, I have 4s in frozen blue looking to arrive mid August.

Nice, congrats! The colour is going o be amazing.

Sweet, is the 4S going to be your first EV?

Firsr full EV for me. We have a Cayenne hybrid. So we’re not new to the Porsche brand

 

[Terra]

Sweet, is the 4S going to be your first EV?

Yes, figured if I am going to get one best be a good one 😁

 

[PocketRocket]

Yes, figured if I am going to get one best be a good one 😁

Well you couldn't have picked a better EV for your first one.