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The Taycan now boasts improved performance and range, attractive new design elements and an enhanced driver experience
The Porsche Taycan broke new ground for what all-electric sportscars could achieve when it was first launched in 2019. Now, an extensive update has improved many aspects of the model range compared to its predecessors. The new Taycan models have more power, longer range, accelerate more quickly and charge in less time with greater stability. New design elements have also been introduced, including the standout Turbonite accent colour for Turbo models. A growing list of standard equipment and the latest generation of the Porsche Driver Experience complete a packed bill of benefits in the Taycan. Time to go into detail…1. Even better performanceFrom the moment it went on sale, the Taycan displayed its sportscar credentials and Porsche heritage boldly. Among the many improvements in the new Taycan is an upgrade in performance which sees all the updated models accelerate faster than their predecessors.For the Taycan that means a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) time of 4.8 seconds compared to 5.4 seconds previously, while towards the top end of the model range, the Taycan Turbo S sees an improved 0-100km/h (0-62mph) time of 2.4 seconds – that’s some 0.4 seconds quicker than the previous model’s mark of 2.8 seconds. The base model Taycan now produces 82PS more than previously at 408PS, while the Taycan Turbo S adds 190PS more than before with Launch Control. There is also a new push-to-pass function in the Sport Chrono package available on certain models which, at the touch of a button, gives a boost of up to 95PS for 10 seconds.The launch of the new Taycan also sees the introduction of the Taycan Turbo GT. In its Weissach package form it’s the most powerful production Porsche ever made (as of June 2024). It's capable of accelerating from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in just 2.2 seconds using Launch Control and hitting a top speed of 190mph.
Consumption and emission informationTaycan
(WLTP): Electric energy consumption combined: 20.0 – 16.7 kWh/100 km; CO₂ emissions combined: 0 g/km; CO₂ class: A.
Taycan Turbo S
(WLTP): Electric energy consumption combined: 20.5 – 17.9 kWh/100 km; CO₂ emissions combined: 0 g/km; CO₂ class: A.
Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach Package
(WLTP): Electric energy consumption combined: 21.3 – 20.6 kWh/100 km; CO₂ emissions combined: 0 g/km; CO₂ class: A.
A new optional Porsche Active Ride suspension for all-wheel drive versions of the updated Taycan helps keep its body level at all times, even in dynamic braking, steering and acceleration manoeuvres Photo: Porsche2. Improved range Several efficiency measures have led to a substantial increase in range for the new Taycan. These include optimisations in aerodynamics, rolling resistance and mass reduction which results in less driving forces. Improvements in the drivetrain efficiency and higher battery capacity are chiefly responsible for the range improvement.The WLTP range of the Taycan range – dependent on body variant and engine – is increased by up to 678km, which is an increase of 175km or 35 per cent. The Taycan now not only requires fewer stops to charge when on long roadtrips than its predecessor, but recharges faster too. When plugged in at 800-volt DC charging stations, it means that it can be charged at up to 320kW, which is 50kW more than before. And with its greater charging stability, the Taycan now boasts high charging capacities of more than 300kW, which can be sustained for up to five minutes.New optional high-resolution HD matrix LED lights not only give a bright, precise light area but also act as a feature of an improved overall design package Photo: Porsche3. New active chassisNew Taycan models all feature adaptive air suspension as standard for a comfortable ride. There’s also an option to order the new Porsche Active Ride suspension for all-wheel drive versions which reaches new levels when balancing driving comfort with dynamics. It helps to keep the body of the car level at all times, even in situations that require dynamic braking, steering and acceleration, and absorbs bumps almost completely. When in the appropriate mode, the suspension can help reduce the acceleration forces that the car’s occupants experience.4. More efficient than everThe new Taycan is also more efficient than ever before. This is down to several improvements, including a new battery with a higher capacity, an upgraded recuperation strategy, a more efficient drivetrain and a lower weight.All models now feature aerodynamically optimised wheels and reduced-rolling-resistance tyres as standard, with new 21-inch wheels and tyres specially developed for the purpose. These improvements all help influence the number of times that the Taycan needs to be charged.The extensively updated Porsche Taycan continues to be assembled in the factory in Zuffenhausen, Germany, that was specially built for the company’s first ever all-electric Porsche model Photo: Porsche5. More equipment but less weightWhile there is a lengthy list of equipment now fitted as standard in the Taycan, the overall weight of the new car is up to 15kg lighter (as is the case with the Taycan Turbo) compared to its predecessor.These standard equipment features include ambient lighting, ParkAssist with reversing camera, a heat pump with a new cooling system, electric charging ports on the driver and front passenger sides as well as Power Steering Plus. The Taycan base models also now have, as mentioned, adaptive air suspension. Additionally, the battery in the Taycan has increased capacity but reduced weight.The latest Taycan features the newest version of the Porsche Driver Experience, with improved display and control systems. These include a new instrument cluster, central display and an optional passenger display that allows video streaming Photo: Porsche6. Smart, updated design and lookWhen it first launched, the Taycan received plaudits for its clean, dynamic and purposeful styling. Improvements by the Style Porsche team for the new Taycan go from front to back, including new headlights and tail lights.New front wings and flatter headlights help emphasis the width of the Taycan. These new headlights incorporate high-resolution HD matrix technology with detailed optics and feature the four-point graphics at night that are now an identifiable Porsche characteristic. At the rear of the Taycan, the Porsche logo in the rear light strip now features a three-dimensional, glass-look design – and it is available for the first time in an illuminated version with greeting animations when you lock and unlock the car.The Taycan Turbo and Taycan Turbo S also feature the striking Turbonite accent colour – an elegant metallic shade of grey – reserved for Turbo-designated models across the Porsche range, which are incorporated in features both in the interior and exterior of the car.The Taycan range now includes a more extensive range of equipment as standard, including ambient lighting, ParkAssist with reversing camera and a battery with increased capacity but with reduced weight Photo: Porsche7. Updated controls and displays in interiorImprovements inside the new Taycan have added to the driving and passenger experience. They include a new instrument cluster and central display, while an optional passenger display is also available. A new In-Car Video function allows the streaming of video on the central display and passenger display. Here, a special film on the screen means that it cannot be seen from the driver’s seat in order to prevent it from being a distraction. Elsewhere, there is deeper integration with Apple CarPlay, making it possible to control certain vehicle functions directly from it.Meanwhile, the mode switch on the steering wheel now comes as standard. And, for those Taycan models with the Sport Chrono package and Performance Battery Plus, the mode switch is used to activate the push-to-pass button for near-instant activation when a short, ten-second burst of power (of up to 95PS) is needed.At the summit of the updated Taycan range is the new Porsche Taycan Turbo GT. Shown here in Weissach package form, it’s the most powerful production Porsche ever Photo: Porsche8. Even more helpful driver support innovationsA raft of new innovations in the updated Taycan help support the driver. New Matrix LED headlights now come as standard which use speed, camera and navigation data to light up the road on low light and night time drives in optimal fashion without dazzling other cars. There’s also optional high-resolution HD matrix LED lights. Consisting of 32,000 individually controllable micro-LEDs, they are highly energy efficient, and adapt dynamically and at high speed to different conditions.Assistance systems, such as the new fatigue detection system, come as standard in the new Taycan. It analyses behaviour, looking for signs of fatigue like steering errors that are abruptly corrected. In these instances, the system warns the driver and suggests that they take a break. Adaptive Cruise Control, which is part of the ACC Premium package, now also includes a Swerve Assist function. This calculates the ideal route to help avoid danger when steering around other vehicles in critical situations, adjusting the steering angle and, if necessary, applying the brakes to individual wheels. The technology also helps a Taycan driver avoid leaving or crossing the parallel lane too, if possible.Finally, a reversing camera as standard makes manoeuvring even easier while the Surround View, including the Active Parking Assistance driver assistance package, is also new to the Taycan.
Consumption and emission informationTaycan 4S
(WLTP): Electric energy consumption combined: 20.9 – 17.7 kWh/100 km; CO₂ emissions combined: 0 g/km; CO₂ class: A.
Taycan
(WLTP): Electric energy consumption combined: 20.0 – 16.7 kWh/100 km; CO₂ emissions combined: 0 g/km; CO₂ class: A.
Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach Package
(WLTP): Electric energy consumption combined: 21.3 – 20.6 kWh/100 km; CO₂ emissions combined: 0 g/km; CO₂ class: A.
Taycan 4S Sport Turismo
(WLTP): Electric energy consumption combined: 21.8 – 18.5 kWh/100 km; CO₂ emissions combined: 0 g/km; CO₂ class: A.
Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo
(WLTP): Electric energy consumption combined: 22.0 – 19.1 kWh/100 km; CO₂ emissions combined: 0 g/km; CO₂ class: A.
Taycan Turbo Sport Turismo
(WLTP): Electric energy consumption combined: 21.6 – 18.8 kWh/100 km; CO₂ emissions combined: 0 g/km; CO₂ class: A.
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