Porsche has expanded its electric vehicle lineup with the addition of two high-performance models: the Taycan Turbo GT and the Taycan Turbo GT equipped with the Weissach package. These models are notable for their superior electric power capabilities, surpassing 1,084 horsepower. Specifically, the Taycan Turbo GT shows a power consumption of 21.6 – 20.7 kWh/100 […]
Porsche has officially launched its second all-electric model, the new Macan, featuring advanced powertrains and high performance. The electric SUV offers up to 639 PS and boasts a range of up to 613 km (WLTP). This launch marks a decade since the introduction of the original Macan, with the new generation showcasing a shift to […]
Porsche AG issued a warning on Wednesday about the ongoing supply chain issues that are impeding its battery-electric vehicle (BEV) production. The company also indicated slower growth in Europe and China. Despite these challenges, Porsche remains optimistic about its BEV sales target, attributing this confidence to the resilience of luxury demand during economic downturns. Lutz […]
Porsche has started rolling out free Over-The-Air (OTA) software updates to Taycan EV owners. These updates, now accessible, are custom-designed for specific vehicles, with future updates also in the pipeline. Porsche aims to provide owners with the convenience of installing the latest software without the need to visit a Porsche Center, according to the email […]
Porsche shared new details about its Macan electric vehicle (EV), which will use the company’s Premium Platform Electric (PPE) powertrain along with the rest of the automaker’s upcoming lineup (via Yahoo Finance). The platform was co-developed with Audi and will support Porsche’s plans to reach 80 percent fully-electric vehicles by 2030. “The [PPE] is allowing […]
Porsche surpassed 100,000 Taycan electric vehicles (EVs) produced since it launched in 2019, as detailed in a press release shared by the automaker on Wednesday. The 100,000th vehicle produced was a Neptune Blue Taycan Turbo S assembled at Porsche’s main Zuffenhausen, Germany plant, and it’s destined for delivery to a customer in the United Kingdom. […]
It wasn’t long ago that electric vehicles (EVs) couldn’t perform quite as well as internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, but that moment has since passed with one of Porsche’s vehicles setting a new record at a German raceway. Driver Lars Kern has set a new lap record in a Porsche Taycan Turbo S EV at […]
Lutz Meschke, Chief Financial Officer at Porsche, believes electric vehicles (EVs) have the potential to be more profitable for the luxury automaker than gas-powered cars — reports Automotive News. Meschke said during Porsche’s capital markets day earlier this week that the company’s EV margins will reach the same level as those of its combustion engine-powered […]
Porsche is set to become the exclusive vehicle supplier of the Air Canada Chauffeur Service at the Toronto-Pearson airport with electric and hybrid plugin vehicles, said the companies on Thursday. Porsche EV options for the service include the electric Porsche Taycan and hybrid Panamera and Cayenne vehicles. When Signature Class customers arrive in Canada, they’ll […]
Porsche AG held its annual press conference on Friday, detailing its 2021 sales and also providing an update on its plans for electrification. The German automaker said its all-electric Taycan deliveries more than double to 41,296 in 2021, beating 911 sales, despite the latter also setting record deliveries of 38,464 units. “The Taycan is 100 […]
As classic sports car manufacturer Porsche gears up for a transition to electric vehicles (EVs), the automaker is apparently pouring money into making its main production facility EV-friendly. Porsche is investing half a billion euros (roughly $565 million USD) into the development of an EV production line alongside its internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, according […]
The Porsche Taycan has already sold to a number of customers throughout the life of its 2020 and 2021 production models, but according to the company, the 2022 Porsche Taycan’s demand is high and growing, slowing down the delivery process for tens of thousands of reservation holders. On Monday, Porsche AG’s CEO Oliver Blume said […]
YouTube channel DragTimes has shared a new video showcasing its 2021 Tesla Model S Plaid versus the Porsche Taycan Turbo S on the drag strip, in a 1/4 mile race. Previously, the Taycan Turbo S was able to defeat the Model S Performance, but now that the Model S Plaid is here, this is a […]
Porsche has announced a recall of all 43,000 units of its Taycan electric vehicles (EVs) across the globe over a confirmed issue involving sudden, unexpected power loss to the entire vehicle — reports Autoblog. The recall covers all Taycan units produced and delivered by June 2021. According to Porsche, each of the recalled cars will […]
In a press release on Monday, Porsche announced plans to invest in its new high-performance battery subsidiary, Cellforce Group GmbH. While the company didn’t share a specific dollar amount, the release stated that Porsche is investing “a high double-digit million amount” in the new joint venture with battery company Customcells. Chairman of Porsche’s Executive Board […]
