Video Summary
- The Porsche Taycan tested is the refreshed car for 2025.- The range test was already completed, walking through the changes.
- The new battery pack offers larger capacity, increasing from 84 to 97 usable kWh.
- Despite the larger battery, the overall weight of the car and specifically the battery pack decreased through the use of a new carbon composite skid plate.
- The Taycan charges faster than before. The previous car went from zero to 50% in 10 minutes, now with the new Taycan, adding significantly more energy in that same time frame.
- The new model can charge at 325 - 327 kW, and maintains above 300kW up to 63 - 64% state of charge.
- It has one of the flattest charging curves.
- With the tested configuration, there is a need for a more efficient wheel, and tire package to enhance further road performance.
- This car is optimized for a 10% starting charge for road trips.
- A power charge port is standard on the new Taycan.
- This EV road trips better than others tested, because it drives fast and charges fast.
