Porsche Taycan's Epic 1,146-Mile Electric Odyssey: Fastest EV Ride Ever?

Porsche marked its 75th anniversary with a record-setting electric vehicle journey from Thailand to Singapore.

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The Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo in 4S trim was the chosen vehicle for this feat.

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The journey, named the 'Taycan Record Run', was completed in 29 hours and 15 minutes.

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Shell’s Recharge High Performance Charging network was instrumental in the journey’s success.

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The Taycan’s rapid charging capabilities limited charging intervals to just 25 minutes.

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Andre Brand, the GM of Porsche Singapore, highlighted the Taycan’s benchmark in sporty performance.

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The journey stands as the fastest recorded for an electric vehicle between Thailand and Singapore.

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Critics, including a Tesla Model owner, questioned the impressiveness of the covered distance.

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The Taycan's journey signals a future where transportation is electric, efficient, and sustainable.

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