Porsche News
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The middle of three Cayenne plug-in hybrid models might be the one to get, as it gains performance but keeps the more efficient V-6.
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2023 Porsche Taycan, Audi E-Tron GT recalled for battery seal
Some owners of the Taycan and E-Tron GT might end up with new packs because of an issue that can allow liquid to accumulate.
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Porsche hints a future EV may utilize 400-kw fast-charging
It hints that early next year a 400-kw upgrade to the connectors of Porsche Charging Lounges should be possible. Which future model will arrive a bit later to take advantage of it?
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Porsche Mission X previews electric sports cars, 900V charging
Carbon-fiber construction, a 900-volt electrical architecture, and influences from racing are part of this concept showing that the fastest sports cars are all-electric, not hybrid.
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Apple Maps tracks Porsche Taycan energy use, shows charging stations
But it doesn’t activate battery preconditioning for the peak rate, like the Taycan’s own Charging Planner.
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Review: 2024 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid bridges the EV gap
The latest Cayenne E-Hybrid bridges to electric vehicles better than before, and it’s the beginning of the end of the V-8.
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The announcement confirms that Porsche will effectively add two new electric luxury SUVs above the compact Macan SUV—which is also going electric in 2024.
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One-pedal driving in EVs isn't efficient, says Porsche
Porsche argues that one-pedal driving involves energy losses both when decelerating and accelerating, so it's better to coast.
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Porsche Taycan upgrade halves the time to charge at home
With the upgraded hardware, some Taycans from previous model years may be able to gain a full charge in less than five hours at home.
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Porsche is moving fast into EVs: Lessons learned from Taycan
The Taycan was first shown as the Porsche Mission E concept in 2015, and seven years is a long while in “EV time.” Here’s what Porsche has learned from the Taycan since then.
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2024 Porsche Macan Electric: Up close with its PPE platform
The 800-volt platform advances EV tech and makes its debut on the Macan Electric and will underpin the Audi A6 E-Tron and other future premium EVs.
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Porsche 99X Electric is set for faster Formula E races
Formula E race cars will become lighter, faster, and faster-charging in their Gen3 form, and with the reveal of the 99X Electric Gen3, Porsche revealed its entry.
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Most improved are the Taycan Turbo, which is now estimated at 238 miles, and the Turbo S, which Porsche says now achieves 222 miles.
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Porsche claims it can be more profitable making EVs than gasoline vehicles
By the end of the decade, eight in 10 vehicles sold by Porsche will be electric, and it expects that EVs will account for half the luxury car market by 2031.
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Software update will bring range, efficiency boost to 2023 Porsche Taycan—earlier models, too
Wireless Android Auto, Spotify, improved voice recognition, and better charging-station search functionality are among the 2023 improvements—plus a boost in range.
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Porsche confirms new electric SUV project, could be flagship above Cayenne
The "luxury, all-electric SUV" would join the sports car maker's electric lineup after the smaller Macan SUV and an electric 718 sports car.
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Alongside EVs, Porsche sees a business opportunity in synthetic fuels
An investment in synthetic fuel production facilities will give Porsche a long-term stake in the fuel, with near-term plans to use it in heritage models and racing.
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Report: Porsche is working on a 911 sports car powered by solid-state batteries
The project is merely a rumor now, with no confirmation whether it's a one-off project or a product in development.
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Porsche's charging network will be for owners and customers of the brand, although it plans to keep supporting existing infrastructure.
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Porsche Taycan goes coast-to-coast with just 2.5 hours of charging
Tesla hasn't touched this yet, and the Taycan comes close to rivaling the time spent in real-world stops for a gasoline vehicle.
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Taycan GTS Sport Turismo: Third body style of Porsche EV is a performance wagon
The Taycan GTS Sport Turismo mates the Cross Turismo's body shape with the standard Taycan's on-road tuning and look.
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Vintage Porsche 912 goes electric with Tesla Model S transplant, stays lightweight
It's not as sacrilegious as it sounds for collectors; the no-cut, no-weld fits in a Tesla motor plus two banks of batteries—and ends up weighing half as much as a Model S.
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2022 Porsche Taycan charges faster on road trips, parks itself, plays well with Android
The Taycan and Taycan Cross Turismo models include tech that could help the Taycan get to its peak charge rate sooner.
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Porsche plans to make its own electric car battery cells—for racing
The joint venture will develop a battery chemistry that can better withstand high temperatures, making it better suited to potential motorsports applications
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