Porsche’s new on-board charger for Taycan EVs halves Level 2 charging times

However you may must pay $1,850 for the module and one other $1,586 for a brand new wall charger.

Earlier this 12 months, Porsche launched a considerable software program replace for its sporty Taycan EV that delivered vary and charging pace enhancements. In case you really feel these enhancements weren’t sufficient, the automaker is releasing a {hardware} improve for current Taycan fashions that halves charging occasions. On Efficiency Battery-equipped Taycans, Porsche says its new 19.2 kW onboard charging module cuts Degree 2 charging occasions from nine-and-a-half hours to only beneath 5 hours. In the meantime, these with Efficiency Battery Plus fashions can look ahead to refilling their automobile’s battery from zero to full in slightly over 5 hours, down from ten-and-a-half hours beforehand. The module additionally provides Plug and Cost capabilities to 2020 Taycans, a function that first arrived on 2021 fashions.

Dramatically enhancing your Taycan’s charging occasions will value you $1,850.15. It would additionally take your native Porsche dealership about 12 hours to put in the module, so should you’re eager about buying the improve in your EV, anticipate to be with out your automobile for at the least a day. The module can be out there as an improve for brand new Taycans. You possibly can add it to your order by deciding on the KB4 choice from the net configurator. If you wish to benefit from 19.2 kW charging speeds at residence it’s also possible to buy Porsche’s new wall charging unit. It retails for $1,586 (not together with set up charges) and requires a 100-amp circuit for the absolute best efficiency, although Porsche says it might probably additionally work with lower-capacity circuits.