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Porsche Whistleblower: “60% of all delivered Taycan have battery issues that caused replacements, damages and fires”

Teslarati

“Six out of ten Porsche Taycan” ever delivered have a problem with battery management that affects and damages battery cells, requires replacement of cells and batteries, and is causing vehicle fires, according to a source working at Porsche’s headquarters in Zuffenhausen, Germany. A Risky Business.

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Mercedes-AMG teases first look at its sporty electric supercar poised to rival Porsche, Lucid

Baua Electric

Mercedes-AMG is officially previewing its upcoming electric supercar. Shown drifting across a frozen lake during testing, the sporty Mercedes-AMG EV will rival the new +1,000 hp Porsche Taycan Turbo GT and +1,200 hp Lucid Air Sapphire. The new Mercedes-AMG electric supercar will be the first to be underpinned by its dedicated AMG.EA

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The Toyota FT-Se Concept Probably Isn’t the Next MR2

The Truth About Cars

While sharing a battery pack and a few other components with a vehicle that’s slated from production isn’t enough to guarantee the Toyota FT-Se going on sale, it’s a good sign and further bolstered by statements from Iida. An argument could be made that electrification could be used to help keep the car cheap to operate.

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Consumer Reports Says EVs Less Reliable Than Traditional Automobiles

The Truth About Cars

Consumer Reports has concluded its annual car reliability survey and the resulting data for 2023 has not been kind to all-electric vehicles. The biggest issues for EVs were reportedly failing electric drive motors, unreliable charging, and trouble with battery packs. All of these pull down the brand’s reliability score.”

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Used electric vehicle pricing guide: How much you’ll pay for a pre-loved Tesla Model 3, Hyundai Kona Electric, MG ZS EV and many more

EV Central

‘EV values plummet’ has been a regular headline in overseas media this year, as electric car resale values tumble in major markets like the US and UK. America and Europe have more mature EV markets than us, meaning thousands of pre-loved electric cars have popped up on their used car classifieds.

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Porsche Taycan GT: We warned you it was gonna be crazy … and it is!

EV Central

Porsche has launched its most powerful car ever and it’s not a track-bred 911 but the zero-emission 2024 Porsche Taycan Turbo GT that can churn out a dizzying 815kW. That’s a hefty $42,400 more than the upgraded Porsche Taycan Turbo S ($374,200) that has had its power wound up to 700kW. 2024 Porsche Taycan GT.

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Porsche Taycan GTS review

EV Central

Pity the Porsche Taycan buyer, if you can. Porsche will tell you this new Taycan GTS is an antidote for any procrastinators. That’s important for Porsche owners with an image to maintain, no matter if it actually ever sees a race circuit. 2022 Porsche Taycan GTS. 2022 Porsche Taycan GTS.

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