Porsche Taycan
All-electric car manufactured by Porsche / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Porsche Taycan is a battery electric luxury sports sedan and shooting brake car produced by German automobile manufacturer Porsche. The concept version of the Taycan, named the Porsche Mission E, debuted at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show;[6] the production Taycan was revealed at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show.[5] As Porsche's first series production electric car,[6] it is sold in several variants at different performance levels, and may spawn further derivatives in future models.[7] More than 20,000 Taycans were delivered in 2020, its debut sale year, representing 7.4% of the total Porsche volume.[8] A modified Taycan Turbo S is the current Formula E Safety car.[9]
Porsche Taycan | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Porsche |
Production | 2019–present |
Assembly | Germany: Stuttgart |
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Body and chassis | |
Class | Executive car (E) |
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Layout | Rear-motor, rear-wheel drive (Taycan) Dual-motor, all-wheel drive (Taycan 4, 4S, GTS, Turbo & Turbo S) |
Platform | J1 |
Related | Audi e-tron GT |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 2× AC synchronous electric motors |
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Battery |
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Electric range | 333 to 463 km (207 to 288 mi) (WLTP combined), 201 mi (323 km) (EPA) |
Plug-in charging | |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,900 mm (114.2 in) |
Length | 4,963 mm (195.4 in)[5] |
Width | 1,966 mm (77.4 in) |
Height | 1,378–1,381 mm (54.3–54.4 in) |
Kerb weight | 2,140–2,305 kg (4,717.9–5,081.7 lb) |
The name "Taycan" (/taɪ-kan/[10]) is a reference to the steed on the coat of Arms of the city of Stuttgart, found on the Porsche crest. In Turkish, tay means colt or young horse, and can means lively.[11][12] The "Turbo" name used in the higher trims is purely for branding purposes as the vehicles, being electrically powered, do not actually have turbochargers.[13] The Taycan combines Porsche's renowned driving dynamics with electric efficiency, featuring a two-speed transmission for optimal performance and range, which can exceed 321 kilometres (199 mi) depending on the model and driving conditions.[14]