Porsche Taycan 2025 has significantly increased operating range
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Porsche New Post United States Environmental Protection Agency Estimated range for Taycan lineup to its consumer website. These come from Porsche, because environmental protection agency Porsche hasn’t yet announced the numbers for the updated electric car. Assuming real-world testing confirms what we’re hearing—which hasn’t been questioned before with the Taycan—then Porsche’s suite of minor changes across the entire platform of this car means big rewards. Starting with the new range numbers and improvements:
Cut | Limit | Change |
Taycan (89 kWh) 19-inch |
274 miles |
66 miles |
Taycan (105 kWh) 19-inch |
318 miles |
76 miles |
Taycan 4S (89kWh) 19-inch |
252 miles |
46 miles |
Taycan 4S (105kWh) 19-inch |
295 miles |
60 miles |
Taycan Turbo 20 inch |
292 miles |
54 miles |
Taycan Turbo S 21 inch |
266 miles |
44 miles |
Taycan 4 Cross Turismo 19 inches |
277 miles |
42 miles |
Taycan 4S Cross Turismo 19 inches |
272 miles |
42 miles |
Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo 20 inches |
265 miles |
32 miles |
Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo 21 inches |
261 miles |
39 miles |
As for how Porsche makes that possible, the first factor is larger scale. battery size with improved thermal management. The standard Performance package has been increased from 70 kWh to 89 kilowatt-hours, the optional Performance Plus package was 93 kWh but is now 105 kWh. Both base Taycan models are rear-wheel drive, the only two powertrains in the range; the others are all-wheel drive. Along with the 4S above, these trim levels come standard with the 89 kWh battery but can be optioned with a 105 kWh unit. All models above the 4S come standard with the larger pack. The only two models that don’t see a change in range are the Turbo, one being the standard GT on 21-inch wheels that still gets an estimated 276 miles on a charge, the other being the GT with the Weissach Package also on 21-inch wheels that’s rated for 269 miles on a charge.
On our first tripPorsche claims the rear-wheel drive/Performance Plus combination will get 35% more range on the European WLTP cycle. The EPA estimate is lower but represents a comparable improvement, with the base Taycan Performance Plus seeing a 32% increase in range.
Additionally, a more efficient rear motor with upgraded inverter and new software, improved wheel aerodynamics, lower rolling resistance tires and a more efficient heat pump combine to increase range. High Speed brake According to Porsche, regeneration capacity is up to 30%. Not reflected in those numbers: When the owner needs to recharge, the maximum charging rate increases from 270 kilowatts to 320 kW, lasting longer and over a wider operating temperature range.