More than four years after its launch and nearly 150,000 units sold around the world, the Taycan, Porsche's first 100% electric model, is getting a makeover.
All models in the Taycan family are affected by this makeover: the four engines and three body styles, the sedan version as well as the Cross Turismo and Sport Turismo models.
The changes primarily affect the style.
The new Taycan adopts new front and rear shields as well as enlarged optics incorporating HD Matrix LED technology and encroaching on the wings.
At the rear, the Porsche lettering integrated into the light strip is now in relief.
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It is on the technical side that the developments are most noticeable.
Power increases noticeably.
This is how the Taycan welcomes a new engine on the rear axle developing up to 109 hp more than previous models.
The entry-level Taycan delivers 82 hp more than the previous model.
The Taycan Turbo S develops an additional 177 hp with the Launch Control automated departure function.
Its cumulative power reaches 952 hp.
Result: the Taycan gains 0.6 seconds on the exercise from 0 to 100 km/h when the Taycan Turbo S crosses 100 km/h in 2.4 seconds, a gain of 0.4 seconds compared to the model that 'He replaces.
Models equipped with the new Push-to-Pass function included in the Sport Chrono pack have a power boost of up to 95 hp for 10 seconds, at the press of a button.
Performance in terms of acceleration and recovery would be nothing without developments in the area of efficiency.
With the Performance Plus battery, which sees its gross capacity increase from 93 kWh to 105 kWh, autonomy reaches a new level.
The Taycan thus claims a range of 678 km, a gain of 35%.
All models are now equipped as standard with aerodynamically optimized rims and low rolling resistance tires.
Progress combines with increased charging power.
The Taycan now accepts a record charging power of 320 kW, instead of 270 kW previously.
As a result, going from 10 to 80% battery only requires 18 minutes, at a temperature of 15 degrees.
The cooldown is halved.
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Finally, all Taycan models now come standard with adaptive air suspension.
The new active chassis adjustment system Porsche Active Ride is available as an option on all-wheel drive models.
In the passenger compartment, the optional instrument cluster, central display and passenger display have an optimized user interface with additional functions.