Freezing Porsche Taycan Drivers Report Failing Heaters

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Owners of Porsche AG’s Taycan electric vehicle may want to keep hat, scarf and gloves within reach this winter when taking their $86,700-and-up sports car for a ride.

Taycan drivers in chilly climates around the world are complaining about having to brace the cold without heating and defrosting because of a faulty high-voltage heating unit. They’ve had to wait weeks or even months for repairs because Porsche doesn’t have enough parts to replace the device.