I installed an EvoCharge 240v 40amp unit. Works great for the Volt and the Cayenne. I get about 19 miles of electric on the display but when I had to go to our rental house in NJ which is 52 miles away, I made it half way on electric.

The charger that came with the Cayenne handles 240, just need another outlet. I'm having my electrician come back out to install a second line and a second Evocharge.

 

After 2 months my full-charge range has been reduced to 12 miles.

 

I have done the LA drive from San Jose to Anaheim, and I'm quite impressed with how easily I'm able to charge the entire battery. I was at 4mi of range at the surface street area of 101S/152E. Between the downhill sections of 152E, "sailing" to slow down every time a truck entered the fast lane, and the downhill section of the grapevine, I recovered a full charge (full battery bars and 16mi range) about 20min away from six flags magic mountain. It was perfect to have a full charge for entering LA traffic areas.

 

Quick Question...can anyone confirm whether you can configure the e-hybrid with a tow package. Doesn't appear so but want to know for sure. If not, can it be done in after-market?

 

Mine has an fold away one with controls in the back..

1D3 TRAILER HITCHEL. FOLDABLE

 

Not sure where you are located. But this was not a option in the US when I ordered mine. But was in other parts of the world.

 

I'm in Iceland. I remember reading that this was not an OEM option on the original Hybrid, and, yeah, there still seems to be some regions where it's not readily available.

I can't find it on the options list on the Porsche website either.

Not sure why. Different safety regs, perhaps?

 

Dealer confirmed no OEM towing option for USA. Said it has to to with the safety regulations related to the battery position.

 

Thanks...maybe the Gen 1 Hybrid had it, but it appears the e-hybrid does not. Thanks for the confirm...

 

I love that I have one on mine.. and how effortlessly it glides in and out at the touch of a button.

But you guys can all have the last laugh when my car explodes, I guess. =)

 

I'm sure they're more worried about the courts exploding over here. People in this part of the world will sue anyone for anything, and someone else for nothing.

I want that hitch, dabbit!

R

 

Over this week I have been doing a regular commute..

12km predominantly downhill there. The reverse back.
I've also been doing some small runs around town on battery during the day.

As the week has progressed my starting estimated range has been steadily increasing. At the beginning of the week it was 16km. As of today I am at 22km range estimate on a full charge in the morning.

I presume this is the system just learning based on current usage. But interesting, so I thought I'd share it FWIW.

 

Hi Pete,

I saw you mentioned Carlsen. I am living in bay area as well, and looking for a 2016 C EH,

what is the OTD price for your car? I got a TrueCar quote from Carlsen, it is too good to be true, they offered 9% off nearly 8K off MRSP... Thank you, Peter!

- KC

 

and what was your MSRP? The sticker can easily touch $100k with a few big ticket options. I guess they're willing to do a bigger discount the higher the sticker.

 

thanks for the write up. This is very promising. I am seriously considering replacing my current car with the SEH next year. I have to wait for a used one to dip into the $50s though...so I have a while.