Electrifying Destinations

The sun is already hanging low over the horizon and bathing the hills of Champagne in a golden late summer light, as the Porsche Taycan glides silently over the natural cobblestones of the driveway. The Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa in Champillon is a five-star hotel in the Porsche Destination Charging network. Beautifully situated amid gently rolling hills and quaint villages, the large window fronts, light oak floors, elegantly patterned fabric wallpaper, and stylishly furnished lounges of the modern grand hotel invite visitors to linger and enjoy. Hurui Issak steps out of the car and enters the brightly sunlit lobby. The project manager of Porsche Carrera Cup Deutschland is expected by the concierge. The friendly monsieur takes the key and promises to hand over the Taycan fully charged and ready to travel the following morning after breakfast. 

Issak steps onto the terrace, looking out over the vineyards in the evening light. So this is where they ripen, the grapes that people in London, New York, São Paulo, and Tokyo dream of. In the hotel’s Michelin-starred restaurant Le Royal, guests can sample contemporary interpretations of timeless delicacies beneath the coquettish gaze of one of the artfully arranged oil paintings of Napoleon’s erstwhile courtesans. And for the next day’s start, the infinity pool overlooking the vineyards is the perfect place to begin. Just a few more laps before getting back behind the wheel refreshed. And the all-electric companion is waiting for its driver, fully recharged as well. 

In these carefully selected hotels, Porsche drivers can not only recharge the battery of their sports car safely and at no cost, but also refill their own batteries with the most exquisite refinements. France alone counts almost one hundred hotels, restaurants, and gold clubs among the Porsche Destination Charging locations. Their ranks include such venerable institutions as the Le Bristol hotel in Paris, where Charlie Chaplin and Rita Hayworth once enjoyed inspiring interludes. The portfolio also includes castles, stately homes, and modern luxury hotels in the most beautiful regions of the country. Those who wish to can travel along the Loire in their electric or hybrid Porsche from one charming boutique hotel to the next, enjoying the highlights of French cuisine and lifestyle—and in the morning climb into their fully charged touring car after a croissant and coffee.

Embarking from Champillon, a quick jaunt over to the historic racetrack of Reims-Gueux is a must. Another moment of pleasure. In operation from 1926 to 1966, it was also the venue for Formula One Grands Prix from 1950 onwards. Today, pit facilities, grandstands, and scoreboards in various stages of decay bear witness to this glorious era. The old perimeter advertisements for motor oil and gasoline are reflected in the windows of the Taycan. Two worlds. Both undeniably sporty. 

Just for a moment. Then we ease off again. The latest jazz sounds from Gregory Porter emanate from the Dolby Surround speakers. “It’s amazing how much peace and serenity the Porsche Taycan brings to traveling,” enthuses Issak. “Electric route planning has become simplicity itself; you just need to take a look at the Porsche Charging Service app. And Porsche Destination Charging is a sort of quality seal for me: I can trust that everything will be in working order there and that the Porsche Mobile Chargers are guaranteed to be compatible with my car—and that the hotels or restaurants will more than meet my requirements.”

A sporty experience getting there and an enjoyable stay upon arrival. It is this spirit of freedom and self-determination, the joy of spontaneous exploration and discovery, that has made traveling its own art form for centuries. Every means of transportation—from the carriage to the steamship, from the railway to the automobile—also shaped culture. Now a growing network of charging stations is opening up new worlds of experience. 

The Porsche Taycan was not just the first all-electric vehicle launched by the brand.Porsche thinks about e-mobility in broad and far-reaching terms. The company is continuously expanding the charging infrastructure for its customers. To date, an extensive network of over 120,000 charging points can be accessed in Europe. 

For long routes, Porsche joined forces with its partner IONITY to build up a network of rapid charging stations. Nearly 300 of these stations are now in operation along motorways and main transportation arteries throughout Europe—with new ones being added every week. The interactive Charging by Porsche app helps locate stations along the route. At these 800-volt stations, the range of a Porsche Taycan can be extended by a good 150 kilometers within ten minutes—barely enough time to enjoy an espresso.

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