Porsche Taycan
Battery Electric Vehicle
£72,850Price from
71.0 kWhUseable Battery
255 miReal Range
278 Wh/miEfficiency
Price from £72,850
| Availability | In production |
| Available since | April 2021 |
| Available until | - |
Lease (BCH) from £950 pcm
| Annual VED | £0 |
| Congestion Charge | £0 |
| Insurance Group | 50 |
Real Range between 185 - 360 mi
| City - Cold Weather | 240 mi |
| Highway - Cold Weather | 185 mi |
| Combined - Cold Weather | 210 mi |
| City - Mild Weather | 360 mi |
| Highway - Mild Weather | 240 mi |
| Combined - Mild Weather | 290 mi |
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Performance
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 5.4 sec |
| Top Speed | 143 mph |
| Electric Range | 255 mi |
| Total Power | 300 kW (402 hp) |
| Total Torque | 254 lb-ft |
| Drive | Rear |
Battery and Charging
| Battery Capacity | 79.2 kWh |
| Charge Port | Type 2 |
| Port Location | Right Side - Front |
| Port Location 2 | Left Side - Front |
| Charge Power † | 11 kW AC |
| Charge Time (0->255 mi) † | 7h45m |
| Charge Speed † | 34 mph |
| Battery Useable | 71.0 kWh |
| Fastcharge Port | CCS |
| FC Port Location | Right Side - Front |
| FC Port Location 2 | - |
| Fastcharge Power (max) | 225 kW DC |
| Fastcharge Time (26->204 mi) | 21 min |
| Fastcharge Speed | 510 mph |
Energy Consumption
EVDB Real Range
| Range | 255 mi |
| Vehicle Consumption | 278 Wh/mi |
| CO2 Emissions | 0 g/km |
| Vehicle Fuel Equivalent | 145 mpg |
WLTP Ratings (TEL)
| Range | 268 mi |
| Rated Consumption | 328 Wh/mi |
| Vehicle Consumption | 265 Wh/mi |
| CO2 Emissions | 0 g/km |
| Rated Fuel Equivalent | 123 mpg |
| Vehicle Fuel Equivalent | 153 mpg |
WLTP Ratings (TEH)
| Range | 220 mi |
| Rated Consumption | 399 Wh/mi |
| Vehicle Consumption | 323 Wh/mi |
| CO2 Emissions | 0 g/km |
| Rated Fuel Equivalent | 101 mpg |
| Vehicle Fuel Equivalent | 125 mpg |
Rated = official figures as published by manufacturer. Rated consumption and fuel equivalency figures include charging losses.
Vehicle = calculated battery energy consumption used by the vehicle for propulsion and on-board systems.
NOTE: The fuel equivalency figures are shown in IMPERIAL MPG. Figures in US MPG will differ significantly.
Real Energy Consumption between 197 - 384 Wh/mi
| City - Cold Weather | 296 Wh/mi |
| Highway - Cold Weather | 384 Wh/mi |
| Combined - Cold Weather | 338 Wh/mi |
| City - Mild Weather | 197 Wh/mi |
| Highway - Mild Weather | 296 Wh/mi |
| Combined - Mild Weather | 245 Wh/mi |
Safety (Euro NCAP)
| Safety Rating | |
| Adult Occupant | 85% |
| Child Occupant | 83% |
| Rating Year | 2019 |
| Vulnerable Road Users | 70% |
| Safety Assist | 73% |
Dimensions and Weight
| Length | 4963 mm |
| Width | 1966 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 2144 mm |
| Height | 1395 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2900 mm |
| Weight Unladen (EU) | 2125 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR) | 2795 kg |
| Max. Payload | 745 kg |
| Cargo Volume | 407 L |
| Cargo Volume Max | No Data |
| Cargo Volume Frunk | 84 L |
| Roof Load | 75 kg |
| Tow Hitch Possible | No |
| Towing Weight Unbraked | 0 kg |
| Towing Weight Braked | 0 kg |
| Vertical Load Max | 0 kg |
Miscellaneous
| Seats | 4 people |
| Isofix | Yes, 2 seats |
| Turning Circle | 11.7 m |
| Platform | VW J1 |
| Car Body | Saloon |
| Segment | Luxury |
| Roof Rails | No |
| EV Dedicated Platform | Yes |
Company Car Tax Indication
Financial Year 2021-22
| BIK Tax Rate | 1% |
| P11D Value from | £72,795 |
| Benefit in Kind (BIK) | £728 |
| BIK @ 20% | £12 pcm |
| BIK @ 40% | £24 pcm |
| BIK @ 45% | £27 pcm |
Financial Year 2022-23
| BIK Tax Rate | 2% |
| P11D Value from | £72,795 |
| Benefit in Kind (BIK) | £1,456 |
| BIK @ 20% | £24 pcm |
| BIK @ 40% | £49 pcm |
| BIK @ 45% | £55 pcm |
Financial Year 2023-24
| BIK Tax Rate | 2% |
| P11D Value from | £72,795 |
| Benefit in Kind (BIK) | £1,456 |
| BIK @ 20% | £24 pcm |
| BIK @ 40% | £49 pcm |
| BIK @ 45% | £55 pcm |
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Charging is possible by using a regular wall plug or a charging station. Public charging is always done through a charging station. How fast the EV can charge depends on the charging station (EVSE) used and the maximum charging capacity of the EV. The table below shows all possible options for charging the Porsche Taycan. Each option shows how fast the battery can be charged from empty to full.
| Type 2 (Mennekes - IEC 62196) |
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| Charging Point | Max. Power | Power | Time | Rate |
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| Standard 11.0 kW On-Board Charger | ||||
| Wall Plug (2.3 kW) | 230V / 1x10A | 2.3 kW | 36h30m | 7 mph |
| 1-phase 16A (3.7 kW) | 230V / 1x16A | 3.7 kW | 22h45m | 11 mph |
| 1-phase 32A (7.4 kW) | 230V / 1x32A | 7.4 kW | 11h30m | 22 mph |
| 3-phase 16A (11 kW) | 400V / 3x16A | 11 kW | 7h45m | 33 mph |
| 3-phase 32A (22 kW) | 400V / 3x16A | 11 kW † | 7h45m | 33 mph |
| Optional 22.0kW On-Board Charger | ||||
| Wall Plug (2.3 kW) | 230V / 1x10A | 2.3 kW | 36h30m | 7 mph |
| 1-phase 16A (3.7 kW) | 230V / 1x16A | 3.7 kW | 22h45m | 11 mph |
| 1-phase 32A (7.4 kW) | 230V / 1x32A | 7.4 kW | 11h30m | 22 mph |
| 3-phase 16A (11 kW) | 400V / 3x16A | 11 kW | 7h45m | 33 mph |
| 3-phase 32A (22 kW) | 400V / 3x32A | 22 kW † | 4 hours | 64 mph |
† = Limited by on-board charger, vehicle cannot charge faster.
Rapid Charging (10 -> 80%)
Rapid charging enables longer journeys by adding as much range as possible in the shortest amount of time. Charging power will decrease significantly after 80% state-of-charge has been reached. A typical rapid charge therefore rarely exceeds 80% SoC. The rapid charge rate of an EV depends on the charger used and the maximum charging power the EV can handle. The table below shows all details for rapid charging the Porsche Taycan.
- Max. Power: maximum power provided by charge point
- Avg. Power: average power provided by charge point over a session from 10% to 80%
- Time: time needed to charge from 10% to 80%
- Rate: average charging speed over a session from 10% to 80%
| Combined Charging System (CCS Combo 2) |
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| Charging Point | Max. Power | Avg. Power | Time | Rate |
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| CCS (50 kW DC) | 50 kW | 50 kW | 63 min | 170 mph |
| CCS (100 kW DC) | 100 kW | 90 kW † | 35 min | 300 mph |
| CCS (150 kW DC) | 150 kW | 115 kW † | 27 min | 390 mph |
| CCS (175 kW DC) | 175 kW | 125 kW † | 25 min | 420 mph |
| CCS (350 kW DC) | 225 kW † | 150 kW † | 21 min | 510 mph |
† = Limited by charging capabilities of vehicle
Actual charging rates may differ from data shown due to factors like outside temperature, state of the battery and driving style.
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All about the Porsche Taycan
Pricing
The Porsche Taycan has an On The Road Price (OTR) of £72,850. The OTR Price includes VAT, first year of VED, vehicle first registration fee, number plates and delivery.
Drivetrain and Performance
The Porsche Taycan is a full electric vehicle (BEV). The maximum power of the Porsche Taycan is 300 kW (402 hp). The maximum torque is 254 lb-ft. The Porsche Taycan is rear wheel drive and can accelerate from 0 to 62 miles per hour in 5.4 seconds. The top speed is 143 mph.
Battery and Charging
The battery of the Porsche Taycan has a total capacity of 79.2 kWh. The usable capacity is 71 kWh. A range of about 255 miles is achievable on a fully charged battery. The actual range will however depend on several factors including climate, terrain, use of climate control systems and driving style.
For example: sustaining high speeds in cold weather could result in a range of around 185 mi. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the range to around 360 mi.
Charging is done using a Type 2 connector and the on-board charger has a maximum power of 11 kW. This charges a fully depleted battery back to full in around 7 hours 45 minutes. However, a 3-phase grid connection is needed to achieve this. The majority of homes and charge points currently do not have this connection. In most cases the maximum charging power will be 7.4 kW, allowing for a charge time of 11 hours 30 minutes and a charge rate of 23 mph. An optional on-board charger with a maximum power of 22.0 kW is available. This charges a fully depleted battery back to full in around 4 hours. Charging the car using a regular wall plug will take around 36 hours 30 minutes.
Rapid charging is possible through a CCS connection. The maximum rapid charge power is 225 kW. The battery can't be charged continuously at this power. In an average rapid charge session the average charge power will be around 150 kW. This charges the battery from 10% to 80% in around 25 minutes. A rapid charge like this will add about 175 miles of range.
Energy Consumption
The combined (motorway and city) energy consumption of the Porsche Taycan is about 278 Wh per mile. By comparison, this energy consumption is the equivalent of a fuel consumption of 145 mpg in a traditional petrol car.
The actual energy consumption will depend on several factors including climate, terrain, use of climate control systems and driving style. For example: sustaining high speeds in cold weather could result in an energy use of around 384 Wh per mile. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the efficiency to about 197 Wh per mile.
CO2 Emission
The Porsche Taycan emits no CO2 during driving. This only includes direct emissions from the vehicle itself. The energy needed to charge the battery might have been (partly) generated by the use of fossil fuels. Vehicles with an internal combustion engine will always emit CO2 during driving. Additionally, CO2 is emitted during the production and transport of fossil fuels.
More information from Porsche
The link below will open the page of the Taycan on the official Porsche site.