Following the Taycan Turbo S, Taycan Turbo and Taycan 4S, the Porsche pure electric four-door coupe series officially ushered in the fourth new member. Thanks to Porsche’s proud sports car advantages and the pioneering electrification technology of the Taycan family, the new Taycan perfectly balances driving performance and daily practicality. wheel drive models.
The classic rear-wheel drive layout has made Porsche famous in the car industry for decades, and now it will create more driving pleasure for the Taycan family. With the addition of new models, Porsche has also introduced more exciting new elements to the Taycan car series, from rich personalization options covering exterior and interior, to the optional head-up display system for the Taycan car series for the first time. The new car will start pre-sale in the Chinese market immediately, and the manufacturer’s suggested price is RMB 888,000.
The new Taycan offers two battery versions: the standard 79.2 kWh standard battery (Performance Battery) and the optional 93.4 kWh high-performance battery upgrade (Performance Battery Plus). In conjunction with launch control, the standard battery boosts the vehicle’s overboost output by up to 300 kW (408 PS), while the Performance Battery Plus provides 350 kW (476 PS). Combined with launch control, both battery versions accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.4 seconds and both have a top speed of 230 km/h. Under NEDC working conditions, the new car has a maximum cruising range of 414 km when equipped with a standard battery, and 489 km when an upgraded version of the high-performance battery is selected.
On June 29, Porsche completed the Chinese premiere of the new Taycan with an innovative live show. Dr. Stefan Weckbach, Vice President of Taycan Product Line, participated in the press conference in the form of video connection. It has been tested for a very long time. I can say with certainty that the new Taycan is the perfect entry into the world of pure electric Porsche sports cars. It performs well and is fun to drive. I am very happy to bring you this new Taycan. “
Pioneering technology enhances the performance of pure electric sports cars
The new Taycan has many performance advantages of the car series – shocking acceleration, typical traction performance of a sports car, and outstanding continuous power output. A permanent magnet synchronous motor on the rear axle is paired with a two-speed transmission on the rear axle to achieve the new Taycan’s excellent starting acceleration and high-speed driving performance. The 800 V system on the new Taycan has helped the Porsche 919 Hybrid win the 24 Hours of Le Mans three times, thus ensuring a more sustained and stable high performance of the new Taycan, allowing it to accelerate more than 10 times without any degradation in performance . At the same time, this also further shortens the charging time of the new Taycan. Both battery versions can be charged from 5% to 80% in 30 minutes through the 800 V high-power charging station. Also derived from the track is the best energy recovery performance in its class. The new Taycan’s energy recovery power of up to 265 kW allows the vehicle to recover electric energy from a speed of 200 km/h to braking to increase the cruising range by 4 km.
At the same time, Porsche’s deep chassis helps the new Taycan to easily control various road conditions and driving modes. The integrated Porsche 4D Chassis Control system analyzes and synchronizes all chassis systems in real time. The new car is equipped with Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) electronic shock absorber control system as standard, with optional Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control Sport (PDCC Sport), Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus) and rear axle steering system, It gives the new Taycan the precise handling and long-distance driving comfort of a sports car.
It is worth mentioning that Taycan’s displayed mileage comprehensively considers many factors that affect energy consumption, including driving style, road conditions, outside temperature, use of auxiliary equipment, etc., so the displayed mileage estimate is more real and reliable. Over time, the Taycan’s performance mileage will gradually match the owner’s driving habits.
Rich personalized options to enhance design recognition
The rear-drive version of the new car continues the typical appearance design of the Taycan family. The LED headlights with four-point daytime running lights are the iconic elements of the front face, and the suspended visual effect is very futuristic. The new Taycan is equipped with 19-inch Taycan Aero wheels as standard, and the brake calipers are decorated with black paint, which makes the overall shape simple and stylish, emphasizing the identity of a pure electric sports car. The new Taycan comes standard with comfortable front seats with memory function components (14-way electric adjustment) and high-grade constant temperature air-conditioning (dual-zone), combined with the panoramic fixed glass sunroof that is exclusive to the Chinese market, further enhances the comfort in the car. In addition, thanks to the expansion of the front luggage compartment, the total volume of the luggage compartment of the new car reaches 491 liters.
With the release of new models, the personalization options of the Taycan car series have been further expanded. The newly added 7 body colors include Ice Berry Pink Metallic, Murkami Metallic, Cherry Red Metallic, Mahogany Metallic, Neptune Blue Metallic, Volley Gray Metallic and Matt Gray, etc., with a large number of options Interior for more customization possibilities. Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur can provide more targeted customization solutions, such as glacier blue LED headlights, Taycan Exclusive Design wheels with carbon fiber aerodynamic blades, and a variety of stitching and colors in the center of the seat, etc., to help customers create A uniquely exclusive Taycan.
Intelligent operation improves convenience and safety
On the Taycan, the driver-centric Porsche Advanced Cockpit has been fully optimized and has entered a new digital era. The four large touch screens in the car (including the optional co-pilot side display) replace traditional controls, creating a stronger human-computer interaction experience. Including more touch operations and voice control functions that wake up with “Hey Porsche”.
With the arrival of the new car, Porsche is offering an optional head-up display system for the Taycan family for the first time. The system projects relevant driving information more efficiently in the driver’s field of vision in full color. Via Porsche Communication Management (PCM), the position of the display can be adjusted directly in the system according to the driver’s height and seat configuration. At the same time, the cast view can automatically switch between day and night mode. As a result, drivers can avoid distractions and focus more on the road.
The new car is equipped with rich active safety assistance systems as standard, such as cruise control system with speed limit function, parking assistance system with reversing image and lane keeping assistance system, to escort daily travel.
Exclusive charging service package
Based on the life scenarios and travel habits of Porsche owners, Porsche has deployed a comprehensive and convenient charging network in China, including “home charging”, “exclusive charging”, “destination charging” and “cooperative public charging”. In addition, more services will be launched successively to meet the diverse needs of Taycan owners.
All first-time Taycan owners can experience the charging service rights of the Porsche exclusive charging network, including Turbo charging at the Porsche Center. After the experience, car owners can continue to purchase charging service packages according to their own needs (see the table below for specific prices).
On the “Destination Charging” network that Porsche cooperates with high-end select hotels, Taycan owners can enjoy free charging services. For the “cooperative public charging” network provided by Porsche and third-party charging operators, the charging fees follow the charging standards of each charging operator, and users can pay directly through the Porsche APP after charging without pre-charging.
Dr. -Ing. Jens Puttfarcken, President and CEO of Porsche China, said: “Since the end of April, the Taycan has been delivered in the Chinese market. Porsche China has also comprehensively deployed charging services and after-sales guarantees to ensure that every Taycan owners can enjoy a worry-free car experience.”
