The backlog of orders has exceeded 20,000, while the expected production capacity in the first year of production is less than 10,000 vehicles. Porsche has successfully and steadily built the Taycan into the most anticipated smart electric sports car.
According to Klaus Zellmer, CEO of Porsche North America, less than 50% of pre-ordered Taycan customers are former Porsche owners. This proportion illustrates the significance of Taycan to Porsche: expanding the market and reaching a wider audience.
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However, a user identified as PAGJ1 opened a new thread for Taycan Q&A, claiming to “try their best to answer any questions related to Taycan”, but will not disclose any sensitive or unconfirmed information. In subsequent posts, PAGJ1 revealed that he/she is a Porsche Taycan project employee.
By integrating PAG_J1 and the information disclosed by the media, this article is produced.
1. What are the product series and parameters of Taycan?
As summarized by 42HOW:
| Product Series | Parameter |
|---|---|
| Taycan 4S | range up to 365 km |
| Taycan Turbo | range up to 450 km |
| Taycan Turbo S | range up to 412 km |
2. How many paint color options are there for Taycan?
It has not been finalized yet, but the prototype has appeared in white, black, blue, and red colors. (Except for black, the rest are PS)
3. Are there any specific data for Taycan’s 0-100 km/h promotion “Less than 3.5 s”?
I don’t know the exact data, but Taycan Turbo’s target is close to GT2 RS (GT2 RS 0-100 km/h acceleration is 2.8 s).
4. How is Taycan’s fast charging performance?
According to Automobile Review, Taycan production will provide 800V 250 kW fast charging, and the previously promoted 350 kW fast charging will be delayed until the Taycan replacement in 2023. However, Porsche’s peak charging power exceeded 300 kW in prototype testing, and the final charging parameters will be announced at the launch event.
Porsche’s latest promotional slogan is: charge for 4 minutes, drive for 100 km.
5. Does Taycan support energy recovery? How is the performance of the brake discs?
Yes. The energy recovery mode can be selected by the button under the steering wheel, and the maximum power can reach 250 kW.
The operational logic of Taycan is that in the default mode, the vehicle will not generate any braking when you release the accelerator pedal. It will be in a sliding state, just like a gasoline car. Braking must be done by pressing the brake pedal. During the braking process, the first half is provided by kinetic energy recovery, and the second half is actual brake caliper braking.
Taycan and 4S will come standard with Porsche PSCB coated brake system, with the option of carbon ceramic brake system. Taycan Turbo comes with carbon ceramic brake system as standard.
6. What is the difference between Taycan production car and Mission E concept car?
The two are very similar, with almost identical front and rear lights, and a similar interior, but the protrusion on the front fenders won’t be as high as on the concept car.
7. Is there enough space in the Taycan trunk for elongated objects such as ski boards?
I can confirm that Taycan has an option for a three-seat layout (similar to Tesla Model S’s four-seater, five-seater and seven-seater options?), so it should be possible.
8. Does Taycan production car have a panoramic sunroof?
It’s optional, I’ve been involved in the production of a Taycan with a panoramic sunroof.
9. What is the range of the Taycan production car?
Approximately 350-500 km (depending on driving style).
10. What is the ground clearance of Taycan production car? Is the suspension adjustable?
I cannot provide more details, but Taycan will be equipped with Porsche 4D Chassis Control system.
11. What is the battery size of the Taycan production car?
I cannot provide an exact number, but the battery size of the Taycan will be between 80-100 kWh.
12. What are the driving assistance features of the Taycan production car?
Taycan will define a new era of intelligent transportation, with almost all practical driver assistance systems provided, and Taycan supports L2 level driving assistance system.
13. Is the on-board charger of Taycan production car 22 kW?
AC comes standard with an 11 kW charger, with an option for a 22 kW charger, and DC comes with a 50 kW charger, with an option for a 150 kW charger.
14. The Mission E concept car has a glowing Porsche logo on the rear, will it be retained in the production car?
You may be referring to the Porsche letters, which will be engraved on a certain glass panel on the production car, but will not be glowing.
15. The Taycan concept car has a through-type taillight, and there is no interruption at the opening of the trunk, but is the same for the test car?
The production version of the taillights will have some interruptions (due to the trunk), but the interruptions are small and you only notice them when you are close to the car.
16. There is a metal decoration between the front face and the front wheel of the Taycan, will it be retained in the production version?
The metal decoration is used to conceal the prototype car design and will be removed in the production version.
17. What are the optional sizes for the Taycan’s wheels?
It depends on the model, ranging from 19 to 21 inches.
18. Is it true that the first batch of reservation customers will receive “special wheel rims”?
I have no information about this. All I know is that Porsche is trying to provide Mission E wheel rims to the first batch of customers.
19. What is the brand of the Taycan’s sound system?
Bose and Burmester, respectively belong to luxury and advanced options.
20. Will there be any other surprises for the Taycan?
It will surpass Tesla in many aspects 🙂
21. Will the 0-100 km/h acceleration exceed Tesla?
For 0-100 km/h, Porsche intends to beat Tesla using the Turbo model.
22. Tesla’s acceleration is incredible, can the Taycan really beat Tesla?
The 0-100 km/h acceleration time is similar. However, Tesla can only accelerate 2-3 times, after which the speed will decrease (due to overheating of the battery). In contrast, the Taycan can continuously accelerate at least 10 times with undiminished performance.
This is due to the composition of 408 high-performance soft pack battery cells from LG Chem, which are divided into 34 modules and the Taycan’s TMS battery temperature control system (Thermal Management System), which can ensure that the Taycan’s battery pack provides continuous power output between -35 to -45 Celsius.
For example, the Taycan can support continuous driving at a speed of 260 km/h without overheating the battery.
23. Will the Taycan production car use virtual rearview mirrors?
The production car will not be equipped with virtual rearview mirrors.24. Will the Taycan production car use the front wheel 265 20 and rear wheel 325 21 tire configuration, like the Porsche GT3 RS?
There are no exact numbers, but the Taycan’s tires are very close to the GT model’s tires in width.
25. Does the Taycan have a two-speed gearbox?
Yes, it allows for better efficiency and performance of the motor in high-speed scenarios.
26. Will there be a most powerful Turbo version in the first batch of launches?
I’m not sure, but the first batch should be standard and 4S versions, and the Turbo should be released later.
27. Will the Taycan offer simulated engine sound effects?
The Taycan will be equipped with two sound effects:
- Low speed: typical electric engine sound effects for safety reasons.
- High speed: it won’t be an artificial V8 engine sound, but an exciting electric engine sound.
28. How is the handling performance of the Taycan?
The front-to-rear weight ratio is close to the new generation 911, plus rear-wheel steering, so the handling is not unexpected.
29. What is the curb weight of the Taycan?
Approximately 2 tons, depending on the configuration, but the handling sensation is more like the 911 than the Panamera.
30. Will the Taycan support wireless charging?
Due to supplier issues, the Taycan cannot support wireless charging.
31. Do pre-order customers have the opportunity to attend the Taycan launch event?
Pre-order customers usually see the mass-produced car 1-3 months after the launch event.
32. When will the Taycan launch event be held?
The Taycan production car will debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show on September 14th, with options available no later than December. The dealer conference will be held in January 2020.
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