Maximum altitude difference of 5,573.979m achieved in Tibet
In 2022, the Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo set a Guinness record for having the greatest altitude difference (4,842.967m) as an electric vehicle. (reference:Taycan Cross Turismo sets Guinness World Records with the largest altitude difference movement as an electric vehicle)
This time, the record was broken again by the same Taycan Cross Turismo, and this time it took 10 days to reach the summit of Hongtu Daban, which was 5,355.134 meters above sea level and covered a distance of 2,783 km, from Aydin Lake at an altitude of minus 218.845 meters. thing.
The altitude difference of 5,573.979m seems to have brought about dramatic changes in temperature, atmospheric pressure, geological conditions, etc., but the two Taycan 4 Cross Turismos that ran this time achieved this record due to their amazing adaptability. It was done.
The roads we drove on ranged from icy roads to temperatures as high as 70 degrees Celsius, and there were many places along the way that would capture the hearts of off-road driving enthusiasts.
The Taycan Cross Turismo runs on dangerous dirt roads and gravel roads full of potholes, and even in such road conditions, it is able to drive stably in gravel mode.
With such a difference in altitude, it was like experiencing all seasons of spring, summer, fall, and winter during the 10 days I was running, so I monitored the factors that affect internal and external power consumption in real time. This gave the team a practical basis to plan ahead and move on to the next charging point.
The G219 highway we drove on was hilly, and there were concerns about power consumption, but the 2-speed transmission demonstrated its power, and even achieved efficient results during continuous high-speed driving. When driving on a mountain pass over 4,000 meters above sea level, up to 275kW of energy was regenerated on a long downhill slope, gradually increasing the cruising range.
Since the route from Xinjiang to Tibet did not have a good charging environment, we used various charging points from 22kW to 120kW along the way, charged at the maximum output power, and then efficiently used trickle charging. Successfully shortened the overall charging time.
The 760 km long uninhabited land along the way will be traversed using the start-up company ``EnjoyElec,'' a smart energy management system, in which Porsche Ventures has invested.
The Taycan's thermal management system ensured optimal operating temperatures for the vehicle's components and maintained a high level of charging efficiency as the vehicle passed through four mountain peaks over 4,900 meters above sea level. is.
It was quite a challenge, but I'm glad that everyone went and came back safely ^^
Source:(Official) New altitude record for Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo
I'm Rika, the author of this article. Ever since Porsche 911 became my favorite car, I've become totally addicted to Porsche, and I can't stop loving Porsche, so I started this blog. My favorite cars are 911 Carrera (991.2), 911 Carrera Cabriolet (992.1), and 911 Carrera T (992.1).
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