Porsche presents the third version of its Taycan all-electric sports car

PORSCHE in September celebrated the simultaneous premiere of its new full-electric sports car on three continents. Now, the company is presenting the third version of the model — the Taycan 4S.

The new Taycan 4S follows after the Taycan Turbo S and the Taycan Turbo.
The new model is available with two battery sizes; the standard Performance Battery delivers up to 522hp while the optional Performance Battery Plus is capable of up to 563hp. In both variants, the Taycan 4S accelerates from a standing start to 100km/h in as little as 3.8 seconds. Top speed is 248km/h.

The new Taycan 4S draws on the strengths of the Taycan Turbo and Turbo S. The rotor of the permanently excited synchronous motor on the rear axle is 130 millimeters long, or 80 millimeters shorter than the rotor on the Taycan Turbo S and Taycan Turbo. This results in a more compact packaging and reduced weight. The pulse-controlled inverter used on the front axle in the Taycan 4S operates with up to 300 amps, and the inverter on the rear axle with up to 600 amps, further connecting it to the Taycan Turbo.

With two permanently excited synchronous motors on the front and rear axles — in other words, all-wheel drive — as well as a two-speed transmission on the rear axle, the drive architecture comprises the same main technical highlights as the rest of the Taycan family. The same also applies to the intelligent charging management and exemplary aerodynamics. With a cd value from 0.22, the aerodynamics make a significant contribution to reducing energy consumption.

Porsche’s innovative exterior design carries over to the Taycan, as is the unique interior design with its upright dash and sloping center console.

Porsche uses a centrally networked control system for the Taycan chassis. The integrated Porsche 4D Chassis Control analyzes and synchronizes all chassis systems in real time. As standard, the Taycan 4S features adaptive air suspension with three-chamber technology, including electronic damper control Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM).

The Taycan 4S has six-piston fixed-calipers on the front axle and four-piston calipers on the rear axle, with internally vented cast-iron brake rotors. The brake
rotor diameters are 360 millimeters for the front wheels and 358 millimeters on the rear wheels. Regenerative braking performance remains high.

In the US the Taycan can stay charged up thanks to a three-pronged infrastructure strategy — free 30-minute charging sessions for three years at Electrify America sites nationwide; DC fast chargers at Porsche dealerships; and home charging to start every day with a charged battery.

When plugged into an 800-volt high-speed DC charging station, the maximum charging capacity (peak) is 225 kW for the Performance Battery or 270 kW for the Performance Battery Plus. With either battery, and under ideal circumstances, charging from 5% to 80% state of charge can occur in as little as 22.5 minutes. Standard 400-volt high-speed DC charging occurs at 50 kW, and an optional booster increases the charge speed to 150 kW. AC charging can be done at any J1772 compatible charging station or at home, with the included charger.

Distinguishing features of the Taycan 4S compared with the Turbo and Turbo S include the model’s aerodynamically optimized 19-inch Taycan S Aero wheels and brake calipers painted in red, typical of Porsche’s two-door sports cars. The front fascia with new geometry, side skirts and rear diffuser in black ensure further visual differentiation. LED headlights including Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus are fitted as standard.

With the Taycan, Porsche offers an entirely leather-free interior for the first time. Interiors made from innovative recycled materials underscore the sustainable concept of the electric sports car.

As standard, the Taycan 4S comes with a partial leather interior, as well as front comfort seats with eight-way electrical adjustment and driver memory. Other standard equipment includes comfort access keyless entry and ambient interior lighting.

The Taycan 4S can be ordered immediately and is scheduled to arrive in the US in mid-2020.