How to charge the Porsche Taycan

The Porsche Taycan can be charged using Level 1, Level 2, or DC fast-charging (Level 3) stations. Level 1 chargers utilise a standard 120V household outlet and are slower, taking many hours for a full charge. Level 2 chargers are typically the most recommended option, operating on 240V and can fully charge the Taycan in 7 hours 45 minutes, making them suitable for home installations and overnight charging.

Does the Porsche Taycan have gears?

As with most electric vehicles, the Porsche Taycan is an automatic vehicle which does not have a full range of gears. That being said, it does have two-speed options for optimal driving and clever designs make the Porsche a truly incredible car to drive.

How far can Porsche Taycan go on one charge?

The total capacity of the Porsche Taycan is 79.2 kWh with a usable capacity of 71 kWh. This means the Porsche Taycan has a range of around 255 miles on a fully charged battery. As with all electrical vehicles, the actual range will depend on all manner of different factors including climate, driving terrain, climate control settings and driving style. Unfortunately, this doesn’t compare to other similarly priced EVs or even those of a lower price range. Meaning, if you’re looking for a car to regularly commute with, the Porsche Taycan probably isn’t for you. For comparison, the Tesla Model S has a battery range of 405 miles and even the Model Y has a range of 330 miles.

Does Porsche Taycan qualify for tax credit?

If you’re buying the Porsche Taycan for personal use, unfortunately, there aren’t any real tax credits available. However, you would benefit from the lack of road tax thanks to its low carbon emissions. If you purchase your Porsche Taycan through a business, you could benefit from a 19% corporation Tax saving on the price of the car and zero benefit-in-kind tax.

Porsche Taycan

On Average £75,500

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Driving Range 255 miles

Efficiency 278 Wh/mi

Battery 71 kWh*

Top Speed 143 mph

Range Charging Charging Types

General Charging (0 - 100%)

Charging is possible by using a regular wall plug or a charging station. Public charging is always done through a charging station. How fast the EV can charge depends on the charging station (EVSE) used and the maximum charging capacity of the EV

Charging Point:Charging Point	Power:Power	Time:Time
Charging Point:Wall Plug	Power:2.3 kW	Time:36hr 30m
Charging Point:1-Phase 16A	Power:3.68 kW	Time:22hr 45m
Charging Point:1-Phase 32A	Power:7.36 kW	Time:11hr 30m
Charging Point:3-Phase 16A	Power:3.68 kW	Time:7hr 45m
Charging Point:3-Phase 32A	Power:7.36 kW	Time:7hr 45m

Rapid Charging (10 - 80%)

Rapid charging enables longer journeys by adding as much range as possible in the shortest amount of time. Charging power will decrease significantly after 80% state-of-charge (SoC) has been reached.

Charging Point:Charging Point	Average Power:Average Power	Time:Time
Charging Point:CCS 150	Average Power:140 kW	Time: 22m
Charging Point:CCS-300-DC	Average Power:183 kW	Time: 17m

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Porsche Taycan Charging Guide

Porsche has long been a brand which has been associated with fast cars and luxury. As with many car manufacturers, and largely due to global pressure for a more sustainable future, Porsche has released a few hybrid offerings over the years but the Taycan is the first all-electric vehicle in its fleet.

What the Porsche Taycan does better than other electric cars, is prove that style and substance go hand in hand. This fully electric vehicle handles like a dream whilst showing Porsche’s talent for turning any shape into a sports car.

Can Porsche Taycan use a Tesla charger?

Yes, the Porsche Taycan is compatible with the Tesla Supercharger. If you need some ultra-fast charging whilst you’re out, finding a supercharger can offer exactly that.

Although the supercharger is an effective charging method away from home, choosing to install a home EV charger will ensure you can charge at home in the most economical way possible. With the ability to charge the Porsche Taycan using surplus energy created from your home solar panels, a dedicated charger allows you to be in full control of your home charging.

How long does it take to charge the Porsche Taycan?

10 hours 8 minutes*

*Using a standard 7kWh charger, such as zappi it would take 10 hours and 8 minutes to fully charge your 71kWh battery. The Porsche Taycan also has the capability to be charged on the 22kWh zappi, which would reduce this charging time down to 7 hours and 45 minutes.

What is the range of the Porsche Taycan?

255 miles*

*The range of the Porsche Taycan with the 71kWh battery, differs between 185 miles and 360 miles depending on your driving conditions and the type of road. Typically, the average range from a full charge will be around 255 miles.

How much does it cost to charge the Porsche Taycan?

£5.33*

*It could cost just £5.33 to charge the Porsche Taycan, with the 71kWh battery, when fully utilising off-peak charging on an Octopus Intelligent tariff, at 0.075p/kWh. In contrast, peak charging on a standard rate of 0.34p/kWh can cost £24.14 to charge up.

How much is a Porsche Taycan?

Starting at £75,500* and ranging beyond £130,000* it’s safe to say that the Porsche Taycan is one of the more expensive electric vehicles available.

As with all the cars in Porsche’s fleet, there seems to be an endless list of customisations from the exterior colour to the stitching on the interior. Of course, this all comes at an additional cost.

*prices correct as of October 2023.

Is the Porsche Taycan fully electric?

Yes. The Porsche Taycan is the first fully electric offering by Porsche. With a three-year warranty as standard as well as an additional 8-year warranty covering the battery, you can be sure your investment is protected.

The Porsche Taycan doesn’t just guarantee the battery won’t fail for those first 8 years, it actually guarantees that the battery won’t drop below 70% of its original capacity. An addition which is not standard with all EVs.

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City - Cold Weather	240 miles
Highway - Cold Weather	185 miles
Combined - Cold Weather	210 miles
City - Mild Weather	360 miles
Highway - Mild Weather	240 miles
Combined - Mild Weather	290 miles

Charge Port	Type 2
Port Location	Left Side - Front
Charge Power	11 KW AC
Charge Time	7hr 45m
Charge Speed	33 mph
Fastcharge Port	CCS
FC Port Location	Left Side - Front
Fastcharge Power (max)	223
Fastcharge Time	17m
Fastcharge Speed	630 mph

EVDB Real Range	255 miles
EVDB Vehicle Consumption	278 Wh/mi
EVDB CO2 Emissions	0 g/mi
EVDB Vehicle Fuel Equivalent	1.45 l/100mi
WLTP Real Range	268 miles
WLTP Rated Consumption	32.8 Wh/mi
WLTP Vehicle Consumption	26.5 Wh/mi
WLTP CO2 Emissions	0 g/mi
WLTP Rated Fuel Equivalent	1.23 l/100mi
WLTP Vehicle Fuel Equivalent	1.53 l/100mi

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h	5.4 sec
Top Speed	143 mph
Electric Range*	255 miles
Total Power*	300 kWh
Total Torque*	345 Nm
Drive	Rear

Safety Rating
Rating Year	2019
Adult Occupant	85%
Child Occupant	83%
Vulnerable Road Users	70%
Safety Assist	73%

Nominal Capacity	79.2 kWh
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Number of Cells	168
Architecture	800 V
Useable Capacity	71 kWh
Cathode Material	NCM721
Pack Configuration	168s2p
Nominal Voltage	615 V

Length	4963 mm
Width	1966 mm
Width (with mirrors)	2144 mm
Height	1395 mm
Wheelbase	2900 mm
Weight Unladen (EU)	2125 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR)	2795 kg
Max. Payload	745 kg
Cargo Volume	407 L
Cargo Volume (Max)	N/A
Cargo Volume Frunk	84 L
Roof Load	75 kg
Tow Hitch Possible	No
Towing Weight Unbraked	N/A
Towing Weight Braked	N/A
Vertical Load Max	N/A

Seats	5
Isofix	Yes, 2 seats
Turning Circle	11.7m
Platform	VW J1
Car Body	Saloon
Segment	F
Roof Rails	No
EV Dedicated Platform	Yes