Porsche Taycan News
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Porsche has expanded the Taycan lineup further, growing the model to 13 trims with the addition of the Taycan 4 and updated GTS.
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Over 27,000 Porsche Taycans recalled due to batteries short circuitingSome Porsche Taycan batteries can short circuit and catch on fire, but a fix won't be ready until 2025.
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Porsche gives used Taycan batteries second life powering plantPorsche is using battery packs from its EVs to help power its factory in Leipzig, Germany.
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Wireless EV charging record set with Porsche Taycan prototypeA Porsche Taycan wirelessly charged at a rate of 270 kw setting a new record, but the car's a prototype.
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Porsche Taycans recalled because brake hoses can crack and leakPorsche Taycan owners are going to need to visit their dealerships.
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Audi RS E-Tron GT, Porsche Taycan recall prompted by battery concernsIn a small set of these EVs, "production issues" in the modules of the battery packs can increase the chances of a fire.
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More performance, more range, and faster charging are at the core of making sure the Taycan EV lives up to its original Mission E promises and more.
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2023 Porsche Taycan, Audi E-Tron GT recalled for battery sealSome 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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One-pedal driving in EVs isn't efficient, says PorschePorsche argues that one-pedal driving involves energy losses both when decelerating and accelerating, so it's better to coast.
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EPA range figures rise for entire 2023 Porsche Taycan lineupMost 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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Software update will bring range, efficiency boost to 2023 Porsche Taycan—earlier models, tooWireless 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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Taycan GTS Sport Turismo: Third body style of Porsche EV is a performance wagonThe 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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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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2020 Porsche Taycan update boosts performance and adds features, requires dealership visitWith an update at the dealership, the 2020 Taycan gains most—though not quite all—of the upgrades gained by the 2021 Taycan.
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2021 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo will start at $92,250, e-bikes not includedThe wagon version of Porsche's electric sedan comes with a standard air suspension, all-wheel drive, more ground clearance, and a roomier rear seat.
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2021 Porsche Taycan: Base $81,250 RWD version arrives soonThe base version of the Porsche Taycan electric car will arrive in spring 2021, effectively about $3,000 above the Tesla Model S. Driving range is TBA.
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2021 Porsche Panamera plug-in hybrids get more electric range, quicker accelerationPorsche is taking its Panamera E-Hybrid models closer to the Taycan for 2021 with a larger battery and other upgrades.
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Porsche reveals base-model Taycan electric car—so far only for ChinaThe base version of the Taycan might be the model with the highest range, although the model so far is exclusive to China.
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The most affordable version of the Porsche Taycan electric car so far is being delivered now, and it offers 203 EPA-rated miles of range.
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Porsche Taycan: Best Car To Buy 2020 nomineeAll of the Porsche Taycan models offer all-wheel drive, and all of them get close to the original concept’s 600-hp target and super-fast charging.
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2020 Porsche Taycan 4S: Lower-priced version might offer longest rangeA new version of the Porsche Taycan electric car loses a little acceleration, and potentially some driving range, but costs a lot less.
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2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo high-speed charging hands-on: The next step for EVsWe put the 2020 Porsche Taycan fast-charging and 800-volt system to the test in Denmark and Germany.
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First drive review: 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo is the next step for EVs beyond TeslaWe drive the new 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo through Denmark and Germany to see if it challenges established rivals from Tesla.
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Porsche Taycan electric car: 2-speed could be first of many in EVsThe 2020 Porsche Taycan has a new 2-speed transmission—a component that will be increasingly likely in future electric vehicles—especially performance and SUV models.
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