Last modified: Mar 3, 2024

Porsche Taycan

Porsche Taycan is an all-electric luxury sedan with a WLTP range of up to 678 km (421 miles). EVKX.net has all the details.

Porsche Taycan

We have separated our Porsche Taycan article into sections. If you want to wait to read the full article, click the links below to the different areas. We also have an overview of the full specifications, an image gallery, detailed information about charging performance, and some online reviews. Our sections:

Performance

With the optional Performance Battery Plus battery, you get other performance numbers. With overboost, the Porsche Taycan has a maximum power of 410 KW (557 hp / 550 bhp). Without overboost, it is 340 KW (462 hp / 462 bhp). The torque is 357 nm with overboost and without overboost. It performs the 0-100km/h sprint (0-62mph) in 4.8 seconds. The top speed is 230 km/h. With overboost, the Porsche Taycan has a maximum power of 360 KW (490 hp / 483 bhp). Without overboost, it is 280 KW (381 hp / 381 bhp). The torque is 345 nm with overboost and without overboost. It performs the 0-100km/h sprint (0-62mph) in 4.8 seconds. The top speed is 230 km/h.

Battery, range, and charging

Porsche Taycan has two battery options with different specifications. Below you see how this affects range and charging.

Performance Battery Plus

The battery has a gross capacity of 105kWh and a net capacity of 97kWh, meaning you have a 8kWh buffer for protection. (7.6%). The Lithium-Ion battery uses NMC technology.

The WLTP range varies from 678 to 503 km (421-313 mi), depending on car options. Bigger wheels are an example of an equipment option that increases consumption and reduces the electric range. The consumption is between 14.3kWh/100km for the basic version and 19.3kWh/100km for the top trim version for the WLTP standard test. For more details about the range, see real-world data and range listing on this model’s range and consumption page.

The maximum DC charging speed is 320kW. A full charge from 0 - 100% would take 46 minutes, while a more common scenario of 10-80% would take 15 minutes. If you assume you lose 5 minutes driving per charge stop in addition to the charge time, the optimum charge area is from 1% to 65%, resulting in an actual charge speed, including time loss, of 212kW. Each charge session would take 18 minutes and 32 seconds.

For the theoretical 1000km challenge, starting with a full battery and driving at 120km/h (75 mph), assuming optimal driving conditions and consumption of 21kWh/100km, 1000km will take 8 hours and 52 minutes. This trip will require two charge session(s) charging from 5% to 64%. The total time lost for charging up the battery will be 33 minutes.

Performance Battery

The battery has a gross capacity of 89kWh and a net capacity of 83,6kWh, meaning you have a 5,4kWh buffer for protection. (6.1%). The Lithium-Ion battery uses NMC technology.

The WLTP range varies from 484 to 407 km (301-253 mi), depending on car options. Bigger wheels are an example of an equipment option that increases consumption and reduces the electric range. The consumption is between 14.3kWh/100km for the basic version and 19.3kWh/100km for the top trim version for the WLTP standard test. For more details about the range, see real-world data and range listing on this model’s range and consumption page.

The maximum DC charging speed is 270kW. A full charge from 0 - 100% would take 50 minutes, while a more common scenario of 10-80% would take 18 minutes. If you assume you lose 5 minutes driving per charge stop in addition to the charge time, the optimum charge area is from 3% to 65%, resulting in an actual charge speed, including time loss, of 165kW. Each charge session would take 19 minutes and 52 seconds.

For the theoretical 1000km challenge, starting with a full battery and driving at 120km/h (75 mph), assuming optimal driving conditions and consumption of 21kWh/100km, 1000km will take 9 hours and 7 minutes. This trip will require three charge session(s) charging from 4% to 55%. The total time lost for charging up the battery will be 47 minutes.

Onboard charger

For level 1 and level 2 AC charging, the standard onboard charger supports up to 11 KW charging. As a result, you can charge the battery 0-100% from home in about 8 hours and 49 minutes. You can also select an optional onboard charger that supports up to 22 KW charging. As a result, you can charge the battery 0-100% from home in about 4 hours and 24 minutes.

Charge port

The location of the charge port is on the right front side. This location makes it easy to use charge stations where you park side into the charger. The connector types vary between the different markets. This model uses CCS Combo 1 for North America and for Europe, CCS Combo 2. See full specifications for all markets. A second port is on the left front side. This extra port gives you more parking options for AC charging. The connector types vary between the different markets. This model uses J1772 for North America and for Europe, TYPE2. See full specifications for all markets.

Drivetrain

Porsche Taycan has a rear-wheel drive system supported by one motor on the rear axle. The motor(s) used are Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors.

You can order Porsche Taycan with an alternative Adaptive Air Suspension suspension. The front suspension is double wishbone, and the rear suspension is Multilink. It uses air suspension and hydraulic dampers. The suspension is fully adaptive on the front and rear axle, so height and damping can be adjusted manually and automatically. The minimum ground clearance is 103 mm, and the maximum is 127 mm.

Steering

Dynamic steering is a standard feature on the Porsche Taycan. Dynamic steering varies the steering ratio as a function of driving speed. In addition, rear-wheel steering is available as an optional feature. Rear wheel steering reduces the turning circle when going slow.

Brakes

You can choose between different brake systems. The standard option brakes use regular cast-iron discs. The front discs are 360mm, and the rear discs are 358mm. The second option brakes use a cast-iron disc coated with tungsten carbide. It doesn’t rust and produces hardly any brake dust. The front discs are 410mm, and the rear discs are 365mm.

Regenerative braking is available in several modes. The most efficient is automatic regen. In this mode, the car coasts when possible and uses regenerative braking to reduce speed. You can also enable one-pedal driving.

Exterior

You can choose between 17 different paint colors when ordering this model.

You can also choose several styling options to make your car more unique. The optional SportDesign package contains a specially designed upper part front apron, specially designed side skirts in Black with inlays painted in exterior color specially designed rear diffusor in Black with side fins painted in exterior color, front licence plate carrier painted in exterior color.

The optional SportDesign package Carbon contains a specially designed upper part front apron, lower part front apron with inlays in carbon, specially designed side skirts in Black with inlays in carbon, specially designed rear diffusor in Black with side fins in carbon, front licence plate carrier painted in exterior color.

The optional SportDesign package HighGloss black contains a specially designed upper part front apron, specially designed side skirts in Black with inlays painted in Black (high-gloss), specially designed rear diffusor in Black with side fins painted in Black (high-gloss),front licence plate carrier painted in exterior color.

Additionally, you can choose between 8 wheels with sizes from 19 to 21 inches.

The car has four regular doors and a liftgate.

The standard is just a regular roof. As an option, you can order this model with a large panoramic roof extending from the front to the rear. This glass makes the car’s interior feel more spacious and bright, which can improve the mood and comfort of the occupant. The glass is toned to protect against heat from the sun. As an option, you can order this model with a large panoramic roof extending over most of the areas from the front to the rear. This glass makes the car’s interior feel more spacious and bright, which can improve the mood and comfort of the occupant. The glass has an electrochromic function that lets you blend the glass to protect against the sun.

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Interior

You can choose between different types of seats, seat materials, and interior styling. This model offers a four-seat layout or an optional 4+1 layout.

First row seats

There are three seat types you can choose from for the front row in the Porsche Taycan.

The following functionalities are available on the Comfort seat.

You can choose from 1 different materials/colors for this seat type.

The following functionalities are available on the Comfortseats with memory seat.

You can choose from 2 different materials/colors for this seat type.

The following functionalities are available on the Sportsseats Plus seat.

You can choose from 4 different materials/colors for this seat type.

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Second-row seats

You can choose two seat types for the second row in the Porsche Taycan.

The standard option is two integrated seats in the second row. In addition, the following functionalities are available.

  • heating (optional)
  • integrated headrest

The second option is two integrated seats in the second row with a third smaller seat in between. In addition, the following functionalities are available.

  • heating (optional)
  • integrated headrest

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There is only one type of steering wheel available.

Climate system

There is one climate system available. The climate system supports different temperatures in three zones for the driver, passenger and backseat. This model has a heat pump as an option. This heat pump can save significant energy used for heating in cold weather.

Comfort

Porsche Taycan has several features to make your life as a driver or passenger more comfortable.

Keyless entry allows access to the car without needing to find the key. As long you bring it with you, the doors open.

Keyless go makes it possible to start the car without using the key.

User interface and control

The Porsche Taycan has multiple integrated screens. Behind the steering wheel is a digital instrument cluster, and in the center console, there is one infotainment screen at the top of the center console and one infotainment screen in the bottom of center console. For the passenger, there is an optional infotainment screen. The touch screen behind the steering wheel integrated into the dashboard is 16.8 inches large. The touch screen at the top of the center console is 10.9 inches large. The touch screen at the bottom of the center console is 8.4 inches large. The touch screen in front of the passenger in the dashboard is 10.9 inches large. A head-up display is an optional system that presents speed and other important driver information in front of the driver on the windshield.

Porsche Taycan

Infotainment

You can choose between three sound systems on the Porsche Taycan. With the Porsche Sound system, you get ten speakers with a max system output of 150 watts. With the BOSE® Surround Sound System, you get 14 speakers with a max system output of 710 watts. With the Burmester® 3D High-End Surround Sound System, you get 21 speakers with a max system output of 1455 watts.

In addition, with the standard in-car navigation system, you get the help you need to find your destination. Furthermore, the Porsche Taycan supports Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. This functionality allows you to present your phone’s screen in the car’s screen so you can run apps like Google Maps or Waze.

Lights

You can choose between two types of headlights for the Porsche Taycan. The standard headlights use LED technology. Headlights based on LED Matrix technology are available as an option. LED Matrix is an adaptive system that splits the traditional single headlight beam into dozens of smaller rays that the light controller can turn on and off individually to un-light small areas in front. In addition, the standard taillights use LED technology.

Porsche Taycan

Advanced driver assistance systems

The Porsche Taycan has several standard and optional advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) for better safety and comfort.

Efficiency Assist is a standard system that helps drivers to drive preemptively and save energy.

Safety systems

The Porsche Taycan has an anti-lock braking system (ABS) as a standard system. This system helps to prevent a vehicle’s wheels from locking up during braking.

The Porsche Taycan has an Electronic Stability Control as a standard system designed to improve a vehicle’s stability and handling during sudden maneuvers or slippery road conditions.

The Porsche Taycan has a lane-keeping assist as a standard system. This system helps to prevent the car from getting out of its lane. In addition, it has a lane departure warning system that warns the driver if the vehicle leaves the driving lane.

Front Cross Traffic Assist is an optional driver assist system that helps drivers detect oncoming traffic when crossing an intersection or turning left or right from a stopped position.

Rear Cross Traffic Alert is an optional driver assist system that uses sensors to detect approaching vehicles from the side when backing out of a parking space or driveway.

Forward Collision Warning is an optional driver assist system to help drivers avoid or mitigate frontal collisions.

The Porsche Taycan has automatic emergency braking as a standard system. This system helps prevent or mitigate collisions by applying the brakes autonomously if the driver fails to react to an impending collision.

Automatic emergency steering is a standard driver assist system designed to help drivers avoid collisions by automatically steering the vehicle in an emergency.

Blind-spot monitoring is an optional driver-assist system. This side assist system helps to detect traffic in blind spots.

Driving Automation

The Porsche Taycan offers driving automation on level 1 or 2, depending on the equipment level.

With the level 1 system, you get the following driving automation features.

With the Porsche InnoDrive level 2 system, you get additional driving automation features to the ones listed above.

Cargo Capacity and Towing Ability

The cargo capacity in the trunk is 407 liters. On the roof, you can load up to 75 kg (165.3 lbs). The maxium weight of the car is 2795 kg (6162 lbs), and with the base weight of 2075 kg (4575 lbs), you can max load 720 kg (1587 lbs), including driver and passengers. Some options can increase the base weight and reduce the maximum loading weight.

This model is not available with a towbar. So, to pull a trailer, you must look at other models.

Porsche Taycan

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