All-female driver team completes Peninsular Malaysia by tram on International Women’s Driving Day

Did you know June 24 is International Women’s Driving Day? Well, now you do, like I just found out today. And to celebrate that, an all-female team went on an electric journey across Peninsular Malaysia in a Porsche Taycan Turbo S and Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo.

The team consisting of racer Leona Chin, fashion designer Celest Thoi, restaurateur Jen Tang, jewelry designer Yinn Ooi and content creator Beng Lim embarked on a 12-hour zero-emission Taycan ride via the North-South Highway, through seven states and parallel trunk roads, accompanied by picturesque greenery and iconic landmarks.

After departing from Johor, the group roamed the long straight roads of the first section of the North-South Expressway. The first stop of the trip took place at Shell Recharge Pagoh. Here, the group had the first experience of Porsche-Shell . High Efficiency Charging Network (HPC), has a 180 kW charger that the Taycan can make optimal use of thanks to its 800V system, allowing a charge time of 5 to 80% SoC (State of Charge) in just 22.5 minutes under ideal conditions. With just 10 minutes of fast charging, you can easily go more than 100 km.

The trip also saw the group advance into the Titiwangsa Mountains, also known as the “backbone of Peninsular Malaysia”.

Although the Taycans have more than enough range to continue their journey, it’s time for the group to recharge themselves. What better place than Melaka, with delicious Peranakan cuisine. . The two Taycans navigated through traffic to Jonker Street via Ayer Keroh, as they were ultimately rewarded for their willingness to get through the tight Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock with hard-to-find parking spaces in front of Casa Del Rio Melaka .

The Peranakan Villa captivates the senses of our group of travelers with authentic decor, before satisfying their cravings for authentic Nyonya food. Other attractions such as the Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum, the Chee Mansion and the Malaqa House Museum are not to be missed, with Taycan’s futuristic design language creatively contrasting yet complementing its worldly charm. Melaka’s ancient world.

Time to set off from the “Venice of the East”, make a quick stop at Shell Seremban and head back to the North-South Expressway for the longest stretch of the journey – through Kuala Lumpur all the way to Perak in the east. North.

With the terrain gradually changing around, the group passed through Negeri Sembilan to the bustling capital Kuala Lumpur. On the Taycan Cross Turismo, passengers can view the Twin Towers and other skyscrapers through a panoramic canopy, and enjoy additional overhead space with plenty of space for belongings thanks to the storage capacity. The maximum luggage compartment is more than 1,200 liters. Immediately, the city was behind them.

After passing the famous Ipoh sign by the highway, the cars made a final stop to charge at Shell Simpang Pulai. After enjoying an iced latte to cool off in the warm weather, it returned to the saddle as the group cruised north through Perak. Towering limestone blocks greet them on winding roads, allowing the two Taycans to showcase dynamic driving and sportiness.

The journey ended as both Taycans crossed the iconic Penang Bridge under the night sky, with the Andaman Sea shimmering under the bridge’s lights. It was a worthy end to the Taycan Turbo S and Taycan Cross Turismo’s cross-country journey. Good memories are made and dreams are shared, as the first all-electric Porsche shows that it is more than just a capable companion on the road.