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

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

Earlier this yr, Porsche launched a considerable software program replace for its sporty Taycan EV that delivered vary and charging pace enhancements. If you happen to 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 Stage 2 charging occasions from nine-and-a-half hours to only below 5 hours. In the meantime, these with Efficiency Battery Plus fashions can stay up for refilling their automobile’s battery from zero to full in just a little over 5 hours, down from ten-and-a-half hours beforehand. The module additionally provides Plug and Cost capabilities to 2020 Taycans, a characteristic that first arrived on 2021 fashions.

Dramatically enhancing your Taycan’s charging occasions will price you $1,850.15. It would additionally take your native Porsche dealership about 12 hours to put in the module, so in the event you’re excited about buying the improve on your EV, anticipate to be with out your automobile for not less than a day. The module can also be accessible as an improve for brand spanking new Taycans. You may add it to your order by deciding on the KB4 choice from the net configurator. If you wish to make the most of 19.2 kW charging speeds at dwelling you can too 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 may well additionally work with lower-capacity circuits.