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Porsche Taycan (2020)

The complete guide to the Porsche Taycan (2020), from the car itself to running costs and charging.

Key Stats

Range (WLTP):

254 miles

Electric cost/mile:

9.76p

Rapid charge:

Yes

EV type:

Battery electric

Overview

Sleek, handsome and self-assured, the Taycan is very much a Porsche, but also very much a BEV, complete with whopping 225kW rapid charging capability and plenty of range. Being a Porsche, performance is the name of the game here, and even in the more standard 4S model (the numbers in this guide relate to the 4S variant), 0-60 arriving in a mere 4 seconds, while refined, sporty handling matches expectations for the legendary German brand. A premium feel throughout the car leaves you feeling that you're in something pretty elite - as does the price. A great car in its own right, but also a sign of electrifying drives yet to come.

Charging Details

Charging time for a Porsche Taycan

The table below shows the estimated time to charge your Taycan from empty to full. For rapid charging, we show the time to charge from 20% - 80%, as charging tends to slow outside this range to protect the battery.

Charging methodTypically found atCharging time*Range/hour**
Empty to full
3-pin plugHome35 h7 m/h
3.6kWHome / Work22 h11 m/h
7kWHome / Work / Public Locations12 h20 m/h
22kWWork / Public Locations7 h32 m/h
20%-80%
50kWPublic Locations60 min72 m/30 min
150kWPublic Locations20 min215 m/30 min

* Based on Pod Point estimates, charging time can differ based on the ambient temperature, the state of the battery (e.g. empty or half full) and variation in charging rate. Max charging rate may also be limited by the vehicle.
** Range per hour is the number of miles you can expect to get from an hour of charging at the relevant rate.

Connector type and charging rates

You can charge your Porsche Taycan with a Type 2 connector at home, work or at a public charging point. There is also a CCS connector for rapid charging.

Slow / Fast: Type 2
Max AC 1-phase rate: 7.4kW
Max AC 3-phase rate: 11kW*
Rapid: CCS
Max DC rate: 225kW
Connector location: Right Side - Front
Connector location: Right Side - Front

* Optional 22kW on-board charger available.

Where you can charge a Porsche Taycan

You can charge your Porsche Taycan conveniently at home, plug-in when you arrive at work or top up (mostly for free!) when you're out and about at locations including supermarkets and public car parks.

 

At Home

7kw Smart Chargers from £899*

 

 

Find out more about Smart Home Charging

 

At Work

7k or 22kW Smart Charger**

 

 

Find out more about Workplace EV Charging

 

Shared parking

7kW or 22kW Smart Charger

 

 

Find out more about Residential EV Charging

 

On Public Networks

7kW or 22kw Smart Charger & Rapid Charging***

 

Charging on the Pod Point Network
 

* Standard pricing, excludes any grants.
** Other charging options are also available, speak to our team for more information.
*** Available for vehicles with either CCS or CHAdeMO connectors.

Cost to charge

Cost of charging a Porsche Taycan

The cost of charging your car will vary between home, work and public chargepoints (below are our estimates). Charging on the Pod Point Network is usually free through the Pod Point App.

PlaceAvg. costCost/mile
Home (empty to full)*£21.079.76p
Public rapid chargers (20%-80%)**£19.8615.33p

* Assumes tariff of 28p/kWh. The cost of home charging will vary depending on your electricity rate.
** Assumes tariff of 44p/kWh applicable to most network rapid chargers as of April 2022.

Vehicle Specs

Range
Official range (WLTP*)254 miles
Pod Point Confidence Range**216 miles

* For information on "WLTP" and more, please visit our Electric Vehicle Dictionary.
** Pod Point Confidence Range is the maximum distance we’d be confident driving on electric power between charges. Real range will depend on various factors including driving conditions, personal driving style, outside temperature, heating / air conditioning, etc.

Performance
0-62 mph4 seconds
Top speed155 mph
Engine power523 bhp / 390 kW
Torque640 Nm
Battery
Battery size79.2 kWh
Usable battery (Pod Point estimate)75.2 kWh
Official battery efficiency (WLTP)335 Wh/mile
Battery efficiency (Pod Point estimate)348 Wh/mile
Environmental impact
Official MPG (WLTP)N/A
Official CO2 emissions (WLTP)0 gCO2/km
CO2 emissions from UK grid electricity usage (Pod Point calculated)*41 gCO2/km

* This metric estimates the environmental impact of driving your electric vehicle based on how the electricity that powers your car is generated. We take the average carbon intensity across the UK grid measured throughout 2021 to calculate the expected grams of CO2 emitted per 1 km driven. The actual number will vary by region, when you charge (e.g. carbon intensity is usually lower overnight period) and whether your electricity comes from more renewable sources than the average.

Purchase, Tax & Grants

The Porsche Taycan is only eligible for the EV chargepoint grant, but you will benefit from £0 road tax and £0 London Congestion Charge.

Purchase
OTR price*£84,030

* On-the-road price including Plug-in Car Grant, if applicable.

Tax
Vehicle Excise Duty (VED)Amount
Year 1£0
Years 2-5£0
Benefit in Kind (BiK) tax yearBiK tax rateAnnual BiK value
For cars registered after 6 April 2020
22/232%£1,680
23/242%£1,680
24/252%£1,680

* For further information including how to calculate personal BiK liabilities, please visit our Electric Car Tax guide.

Local taxesAmount
London Congestion Zone Charge*£0
Ultra Low Emission Zone Charge**£0

* A £10 annual registration fee will still apply to each vehicle.
** For further information on London's Ultra Low Emission Zones (ULEZ), please visit our ULEZ guide.

Insurance
Insurance group50
Grants*
Grant nameEligibilityAmountBenefit
OZEV EV chargepoint grant£350Can be used to reduce the cost of a home charger with installation
OZEV Plug-in Car Grant£0Used to reduce the cost of the vehicle
EST Domestic Charge Point Grant£250Can be used in Scotland in addition to the EV chargepoint grant to reduce the cost of a home charger with installation

* Prices for vehicles are typically displayed with the Plug-in Car grant discount already applied. Home charging grants are dependent on status of the grant, and subject to eligibility requirements of the applicant as well as the vehicle.