13 Months With a Used Porsche Taycan 4S: The Truth About EV Ownership #automotive

After more than a year of ownership, it’s time for a real-world review of my 2021 Porsche Taycan 4S—the good, the bad, and everything in between. I bought this Taycan as a Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) vehicle and have driven it in all conditions—from daily use to long road trips, including a 1,200-mile journey and a winter drive to Whistler. This video breaks down reliability, battery health, real-world range, charging experience, and actual ownership costs. You’ll also learn- How the Taycan performs after 4+ years and 38,000+ miles The truth about EV battery degradation Real-world winter range vs EPA estimates Charging costs vs gas (huge difference) Porsche CPO warranty experience Resale value and depreciation trends Accessories and gear worth buying (and skipping) There’s a lot of misinformation around electric vehicles—this is a no-nonsense, real world, data-driven look at what it’s actually like to live with one. So if you’re considering a used Porsche Taycan, or any EV, this should help you make a smarter decision. 👉 Watch my full Taycan series for: Buying strategy Dealer experience Road trip breakdowns Got questions? Drop them in the comments. TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS BY CLICKING THE “BELL” BUTTON AFTER SUBSCRIBING! FOLLOW TOM VOELK ON TWITTER / X ►   / tomvoelk   porsche taycan 4s review porsche taycan ownership review taycan long term review used porsche taycan review porsche taycan reliability taycan battery degradation ev ownership experience porsche taycan range real world taycan winter range test electric car real cost ev vs gas cost comparison porsche taycan resale value certified pre owned porsche review taycan charging speed 800v electrify america vs Tesla charging ev road trip experience best used electric car porsche taycan 2021 review taycan problems and issues ev myths debunked About Tom: Tom Voelk is an award-winning automotive contributor to The New York Times. His podcast was the first to win an Emmy Award (and he's won for photography, editing, producing and reporting). 00:00 13 Months With a Used 2021 Porsche Taycan 4S 00:45 Why I Bought It 1:45 What I’ve Covered in the Past 3:03 Reliability Issues 4:05 All of the Recalls Done On My Car 4:40 Battery Life and Range 5:10 Cold Weather Range Test 9:25 Rebalancing the Battery 11:22 Accessories That Work 14:05 Value and Resale 16:45 Should I Get The Extended Warranty? 17:30 Would I Do It Again?