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The new Porsche Taycan: improved in almost every discipline

Porsche has given the Taycan an exceptionally extensive update. The new versions have more power, more range, faster acceleration and faster and more stable charging. Style Porsche has also sharpened the design and more clearly differentiated the Turbo models. All Taycan versions feature an even more extensive standard equipment list, and the latest generation of the Porsche Driver Experience cockpit comes with a display and control concept that has been improved in many segments.

All three body variants benefited from many modifications as soon as they were launched – the Taycan sports sedan, the versatile Taycan Cross Turismo, available with an off-road package, and the sporting and practical Taycan Sport Turismo.  Four engine designs are available, with rear- and all-wheel drive variants.

“We ushered in the new era of e-mobility with the Taycan at the end of 2019. It immediately proved to be a game changer and innovative pioneer in the e-vehicle segment,” says head of the model line, Kevin Giek. “We are now continuing this success story with the extensively updated Taycan. In terms of performance, this model line has reached a new level with exceptional driving dynamics and driving pleasure. At the same time, we were able to significantly improve efficiency, range, day-to-day usability and comfort.”

Even greater sporting performance

All updated models accelerate significantly faster than their predecessors. Two examples are the Taycan and
Taycan Turbo S as sports sedans that reach 100 kph (60 mph) from a standstill in just 4.8 and 2.4 seconds respectively, making them 0.6 and 0.4 seconds faster than their predecessors.

With the new Push-to-Pass function in the Sport Chrono package, and depending on the model, a boost of up to 70 kW can be called upon for a length of 10 seconds at the touch of a button. The increased sports acceleration rates are the result of the generally higher system output. For instance, the base Taycan model delivers 60 kW more than before. In the Taycan Turbo S, this increase is as high as 140 kW when the Launch Control program is used. This increases the system output of this top model to 700 kW (952 PS).

Up to 35 per cent more range compared to the predecessor cars

Depending on the body and engine variant, the WLTP range has increased to 678 km, which is an increase of 175 km, or 35 per cent. Compared to the previous model, the updated Taycan not only requires fewer charging stops on long trips but it can also recharge faster: at 800-volt DC charging stations, for example, it can be charged at 320 kW, which is 50 kW more than before.

Depending on an individual’s driving style, the charging time from a 10 to an 80 per cent charge can be halved compared to the predecessor car. In the first-generation Taycan, the charging time at 15 degrees Celsius is 37 minutes. Under the same general conditions, the updated Taycan models take just 18 minutes. The Performance Battery Plus now has a gross capacity of 105 kWh, rather than 93 kWh…