Porsche Taycan Owner’s Guide
When Porsche set out to dethrone Tesla as the leader of electric cars in 2020 they did so in a way that is true to the brand – with a supercharged sports car that has a classic Porsche design. The car is meant to represent freedom, and with an impressive range that exceeds 200 miles, Porsche delivers.
Let’s take a closer look at what it’s like to drive a Porsche Tayan in Austin and what you can expect down the road as an owner.
The Porsche Taycan Model Essentials
What’s interesting about the Taycan is that Porsche did something entirely new while trying to stay true to what is classically Porsche. Porsche wanted to get the old school sports car enthusiasts on board with electric. It may not have the farthest range available, but the Porsche Taycan model has accomplished what it set out to do – make EV driving an exhilarating experience even for the gas-powered diehards.
Porsche Taycan Performance
From the beginning, the Porsche Taycan model has been performance-oriented. It truly is a “lively young horse” when you get behind the wheel, and the Taycan could be the EV that wins over the sports car holdouts. Just a few years into production the Taycan is being called the EV with the best performance – by far. It’s every bit as fluid and powerful as its gas-powered siblings. But unlike those other Porsche models, the Taycan accelerates repeatedly without a problem.
The Porsche Taycan performance specs include:
- AC Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
- Up to 469 horsepower
- 0-to-60 in 5.1 seconds
- 143 mph top speed
- Up to 263 lb-ft torque
- Up to 225 mile range
- 79 MPGe combined
- Launch Control
- DC charging time 23-93 minutes
- AC charging time 9.5 hours
- 2-speed transmission on the rear axle
- Porsche Traction Management
- Porsche Recuperation Management
- Porsche Active Suspension Management
- Porsche 4D Chassis Control
- Aluminum monobloc fixed brake calipers front and back
- Power Steering Plus
- 800-volt battery
- Porsche Recuperation Management (PRM)
- Multiple drive modes
- Adaptive rear spoiler
- Porsche surface Coated Brakes
- Adaptive air suspension
- Dynamic Chassis Control Sport
- Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus)
- InnoDrive with adaptive cruise control
- Rear axle steering
Porsche Taycan Pricing
Porsche lovers can go all-electric for $82,700. That’s the starting price for the entry model. Of course, a $7,500 federal tax credit helps offset the cost.
Tech Features in the New Porsche Taycan Model
It was a given that Porsche would tech out it’s revolutionary first ever, all-electric model. For instance, if you really hate parking you can park the Taycan remotely with a smartphone. One of the most forward thinking aspects of the Porsche Taycan model is it’s customization capabilities inside the cabin. Also, something of note with any EV is its charge time. The Taycan can go from 5% to 80% in 23 minutes.
The new Porsche Taycan model comes with tech features such as:
- Porsche Advanced Cockpit
- Rain sensing wipers
- Advanced climate control
- Parking with pre-climatization
- Warn and Brake Assist
- ParkAssist for the front and rear with reverse camera
- Lane keep assist with traffic sign recognition
- Voice Pilot voice command control
- USB-C ports
- Inductive charging compartment for smartphones
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Porsche Communication Management System
- Automatic air circulation
- 3D navigation
- Porsche Vehicle Tracking system
- Rollover detection
- Sound Package Plus with 10 speakers
- Lane change assist
- Night vision assist
- ParkAssist with Surround View
- Charging planner
Porsche Taycan Repair in Austin
The Taycan is so new to U.S. streets, that there’s no way of knowing yet what type of repairs owners may face after 30,000+ miles. It’s also so mechanically different from other Porsche models, that it’s difficult to compare the Taycan to anything else in the lineup.
One thing many people are concerned with when they consider an all-electric vehicle is the battery. As of this writing, Porsche says the Taycan battery should still be at 70% of its original capacity after eight years. You should be able to go about a decade without noticing a huge difference and having to worry about battery replacement.
Common Porsche Taycan Maintenance in Austin
The Taycan may be the first EV for the automaker, but it needs maintenance like any other Porsche. It will just need to follow a slightly different maintenance schedule that starts at 10,000 miles with:
- Tire rotation
- Cabin air filter replacement
- Brake check
- Brake fluid flushing and replacement
- Wiper blade and fluid check
- Overall safety inspection
German Auto Center is equipped to provide Porsche Taycan service in Austin that’s on par with the dealership. We’ve provided a wide range of Porsche services for over 40 years, and our team has over 100 years of experience working on luxury German vehicles. Give us a call today to learn more about our Porsche Taycan repair, performance and maintenance services.
