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| Porsche Taycan | |
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| Porsche | |
| aka | {{{aka}}} |
| Production | 2019–present |
| Class | Executive car (E) |
| Body Style | {{{Body Style}}} |
| Length | 4,963 mm (195.4 in) |
| Width | 1,966 mm (77.4 in) |
| Height | 1,378–1,381 mm (54.3–54.4 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mm (114.2 in) |
| Weight | {{{Weight}}} |
| Transmission | 1-speed direct-drive (front 8.05:1) 2-speed automatic (rear; 16:1 and 8.05:1) |
| Engine | {{{Engine}}} |
| Power | {{{Power}}} |
| Similar | {{{Similar}}} |
| Designer | Michael Mauer |
The Porsche Taycan is an all-electric car made by German automobile manufacturer Porsche. It was first unveiled as a concept car named Mission E at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show, then in production form at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show. As Porsche's first series production electric car, it will be sold in several variants at different performance levels, and may spawn further derivatives in future models. Around 4,480 Taycans were delivered in the first half of 2020, its debut sale year, representing 7.4% of the total Porsche volume. A modified Taycan S is the current Formula E Safety car.
It is a sedan, similar the the Porsche Panamera.
Nomenclature[]
The name "Taycan" roughly translates from Turkish as "lively young horse", in reference to the steed of the Stuttgart coat of arms on the Porsche crest.
Porsche named the high performance models Turbo and Turbo S despite the absence of a turbocharger, following the tradition set by older high performance Porsche derivatives.
Specifications[]
Chassis[]
The Taycan's body is mainly steel and aluminium joined by different bonding techniques. The body's B pillars, side roof frame and seat cross member are made from hot-formed steel, while the bulkhead cross member is made from boron steel to improve safety. The shock absorber mounts, axle mounts and rear side members are forged aluminum; and all body panels, except the front and rear bumpers, are also made from aluminum to reduce weight. 37% of the car is made of aluminium.
Powertrain[]
The Taycan uses a new battery-electric all-wheel-drive drivetrain with a permanent-magnet synchronous motor on each axle. At the front, power is sent to the wheels through a single-speed gearbox (8.05:1 gear ratio); and at the rear, through a two-speed transmission and a limited slip differential. The gearbox has a short planetary first gear (15.5:1) providing maximum acceleration, and a long-ratio second gear (8.05:1) delivering top speed and efficiency.
Power comes from a 93 kWh 630 kg (1,389 lb) lithium-ion battery pack that doubles as a structural chassis component and keeps the center of gravity low. To increase rear-seat legroom, recesses called "foot garages" have been incorporated in the battery pack. The 723-volt pack (835 volt full, 610 volt empty) has 33 modules with 12 LG Chem pouch cells each, for 396 cells in total.
Range and charging[]
The EPA lists the Taycan 4S' range at 203 mi (327 km) with a consumption of 49 kWh/100 miles. However, the car's range depends on how it is driven and what driving mode is selected. There are five driving modes: Sport, Sport Plus, Normal, Range, and Individual. The Range mode maximizes range with the lowest power consumption; and Individual lets the driver customise various settings. Regenerative braking provides up to 265 kW, yielding an acceleration of 0.39 G/-3.83 m/s^2.
Porsche has developed an 800-volt charging system specifically for the Taycan. According to manufacturer estimates, the battery pack can be charged from 5% to 80% in 22.5 minutes in ideal situations, using an 800-volt DC fast charger with 270 kW (367 PS; 362 hp) of power. The Taycan is also backward compatible with existing 400-volt stations up to 150 kW (204 PS; 201 hp) using an onboard step-up converter that converts the 400-volt system to the car's 800-volt system. Charge times depend on weather conditions and infrastructure. When purchasing a Taycan, owners receive three years free access to the speed-charging infrastructure of IONITY in Europe or Electrify America in the United States, Porsche's joint venture partners.
Unlike other electric vehicles, the Taycan has charging ports on both the driver's and passenger's sides. They cannot both be used simultaneously. For the European, American and other markets which use CCS, AC sources can be connected to either side and DC sources can only be connected to the passenger's side. For the Japanese and Chinese markets which use completely different AC and DC connectors, the driver's side contains the AC charging port and the passenger's side contains the DC charging port. To reduce charge times at both hot and cold temperatures, the battery can be thermally preconditioned using a charging planner. Owners set a departure time in the planner, and the car automatically warms or cools the battery for optimal charging times. A charging dock and mobile charger, supplied with the car for home charging, utilize a 9.6-kW connector that charges the car in 11 hours. An energy manager, which can also be installed in a home's circuit panel, can manage the house's power flow; provide cost-optimising charging using solar power; and provide blackout protection by reducing the charge to the car if household appliances such as fridges or dryers turn on and exceed the panel's power threshold.
Aerodynamics[]
The Taycan Turbo has a drag coefficient of Cd=0.22, which the manufacturer claims is the lowest of any current Porsche model. The Turbo S model has a slightly higher drag coefficient of Cd=0.25. The frontal area is 2.33 m², with a resulting drag area of 0.513 m² and 0.583 m² for the Turbo and Turbo S, respectively.
Performance[]
Car and Driver did 15 consecutive quarter-mile runs in both the Taycan Turbo S and the 2020 Tesla Model S Performance to evaluate Porsche's claim that their car's performance holds up even as the battery discharges. Porsche's results during the test did not deteriorate significantly, while the Tesla's got considerably worse.
Design[]
The Taycan's interior features Porsche's first fully digital instrumentation, with up to four digital displays, including a curved, free-standing 430 mm (16.8 in) configurable driver's display. A 280 mm (10.9 in) screen to the right of the instrument cluster is the car's infotainment center. An optional screen to the right of the infotainment screen allows the front passenger to customise the infotainment system. On the centre console, an 210 mm (8.4 in) portrait-oriented, touchpad-controlled screen shows the powertrain's status and advises the driver on using the car's power efficiently. In contrast with the all-digital layout, the dashboard features the classic Porsche clock at its top.
The exterior styling, by former Porsche Exterior Designer Mitja Borkert, is strongly influenced by the Mission E concept car, retaining most of its design elements except the "suicide doors" and B pillars. Design features of the Taycan include a retractable rear spoiler, retractable door handles, and an advanced regenerative braking system. Taking full advantage of its drivetrain layout, the Taycan combines the fundamental short-nosed front proportions of traditional Porsches with the stretched proportions of modern front-engine models towards the rear, providing clear design links to existing models. The front features four-point LED daytime running headlamps. At the rear, the car has a short notchback-style boot lid, housing a full-width light band serving as taillights and turn signals and providing access to one of two luggage compartments. The other compartment is under the bonnet, with a claimed capacity of nearly 100 litres. The Taycan Turbo and Turbo S models include carbon-fibre trim and 20-inch wheels.
Taycan Cross Turismo[]
The Taycan Cross Turismo is a lifted shooting brake/wagon version of the Taycan with additional body cladding, rugged black plastic trim, and other crossover-like features, including an off-road Design package and 'Gravel' drive mode.
Taycan Sport Turismo[]
The Sport Turismo shares the estate/shooting brake profile with the Cross Turismo, but deletes the crossover-like styling elements. In addition, all Cross Turismo models are all-wheel-drive, while a RWD model is available for the Sport Turismo (as the base Taycan Sport Turismo). The luggage compartment holds up to 446 l (15.8 cu ft), compared to the 407 l (14.4 cu ft) capacity of the saloon. With the rear seats folded, up to 1,212 l (42.8 cu ft) of cargo space is available on the Sport/Cross Turismo.
Models[]
The Taycan is currently offered as a 4-door saloon model and a 4-door estate model, the Taycan Cross Turismo. Other planned variants include a two-door coupe and convertible models, which will enter production based on market demand. Models introduced at launch include the high-performance AWD Turbo and Turbo S. The Taycan 4S, a mid-range AWD model with two battery sizes, was added in October 2019.[28] The base RWD model was first announced in July 2020 for China, and then for Europe and US in January 2021. The GTS variants were announced in November 2021.
| Model | Years | Power | Torque | Weight (DIN) | 0–60 mph (97 km/h) | 0–100 km/h (62 mph) | Top speed | WLTPRange | EPA Range |
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| Taycan | 2020– | 300 kW (408 PS; 402 hp) | 5.2 seconds | 5.4 seconds | 230 km/h (143mph) | TBA | TBA | ||
| Taycan (Performance Battery Plus) | 2020– | 350 kW (476 PS; 469 hp) | 5.2 seconds | 5.4 seconds | 230 km/h (143mph) | TBA | TBA | ||
| Taycan 4S | 2020– | 390 kW (530 PS; 523 hp) | 640 N⋅m (472 lb⋅ft) | 2,140 kg (4,718 lb) | 3.8 seconds | 4.0 seconds | 250 km/h (155 mph) | 333–407 km (207–253 mi) | TBA |
| Taycan 4S (Performance Battery Plus) | 2020– | 420 kW (571 PS; 563 hp) | 650 N⋅m (479 lb⋅ft) | 2,220 kg (4,894 lb) | 3.8 seconds | 4.0 seconds | 250 km/h (155 mph) | 386–463 km (240–288 mi) | 203 mi (327 km) |
| Taycan Turbo | 2020– | 500 kW (680 PS; 671 hp) | 850 N⋅m (627 lb⋅ft) | 2,305 kg (5,082 lb) | 3.0 seconds | 3.2 seconds | 260 km/h (162 mph) | 381–450 km (237–280 mi) | 201 mi (323 km) |
| Taycan Turbo S | 2020– | 560 kW (761 PS; 751 hp) | 1,050 N⋅m (774 lb⋅ft) | 2,295 kg (5,060 lb) | 2.6 seconds | 2.8 seconds | 260 km/h (162 mph) | 388–412 km (241–256 mi) | 192 mi (309 km) |
Concept models[]
Porsche Mission E[]
The concept car which previewed the Taycan was the Porsche Mission E, unveiled at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show. It is powered by two PSM permanently excited synchronous electric motors, one on each axle, with all four wheels individually controlled by the Porsche Torque Vectoring system. The motors were projected to be rated at more than 440 kW (598 PS; 590 hp); and the car had projected performance figures of 0–100 km/h (62 mph) in under 3.5 seconds, 0–200 km/h (124 mph) in under 12 seconds, and a top speed of over 250 km/h (155 mph). Porsche's range goal for the Mission E was over 500 km (311 mi).
The car's system voltage is 800 V DC. The batteries can be charged by an inductive plate or with a conventional charging system. Porsche claimed that with the Porsche Turbo Charging system, the battery could be charged at up to 350 kW (476 PS; 469 hp), to 80% in just 15 minutes.
Porsche Mission E Cross Turismo[]
The Porsche Mission E Cross Turismo previewed the Taycan Cross Turismo, and was presented at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show. The design language of the Mission E Cross Turismo more closely resembles the Taycan than the Mission E. It combined the fully electric Mission E J1-platform with a 5-door estate body similar to the Panamera Sport Turismo, raised suspension, and off-road tyres and cladding to form a crossover utility vehicle. Porsche Chief designer Michael Mauer said the concept "shows possibilities of the future lineup."[43] On October 18, 2018, the Supervisory Board of Porsche AG approved series production of the production-ready Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo.
