Porsche Taycan

All Porsche Taycans now get the long-range 105kWh battery as standard

Porsche has powered up its EV with a bigger battery and more range for entry level models

As part of a model year refresh, Porsche has announced that the bigger Performance Plus battery will now be standard fit on all versions of the Taycan.

Yep, the regular Taycan and the Taycan 4S will now get the 105kWh battery (97kWh of which is usable) fitted as standard, meaning the 89kWh unit has been dropped. The bigger battery is apparently good for 421 miles of range on a single charge when fitted to the base spec Taycan – that's 50 miles more than you'd get from the smaller battery.

There are other tech-based upgrades, too. The German carmaker has added adaptive cruise control and lane change assist as standard on all models. Elsewhere, GTS and Turbo models will now get rear-axle steering and Porsche's Power Steering Plus as standard. We're told that's an extra £3,600 worth of kit, while the big battery, active safety systems and some 19-inch wheels add up to an extra £8,000 worth of gear for the regular Taycan and the 4S. Prices do still kick off at a hefty £88,200 though.

The Panamera and 911 GTS models haven't been forgotten in this range refresh either, getting the Bose audio suite integrated as standard. The Panamera range also benefits from additional airbags, a 360-degree parking camera and a heated steering wheel. The infotainment interface on the centre display has been improved and Porsche says that with more computing power it should now be more responsive. It also mentions voice control integration using Amazon Alexa.

 
UK Porsche dealers hit pause on select Taycan models over battery scare

A number of used Porsche Taycan electric cars have been temporarily pulled from sale in the United Kingdom as the German automaker prepares a software update for the vehicle's battery system. This is in response to concerns flagged by the UK's Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) regarding potential battery issues in some first-generation models.

Porsche GB confirmed that it advised its retail partners to halt sales of a "small, specific batch" of the Taycan. The company expects enhanced battery monitoring software to be ready for these first-generation Taycans towards the end of June. The decision to pause sales is a precautionary measure to ensure these electric cars receive the update before changing hands. The news initially caused some jitters, with several Porsche dealers reportedly under the impression that all Taycan models were to be removed from their listings.

The core of the issue is linked to a recall known as "ARB6," which the DVSA initiated in November. According to the agency, "A short circuit within the battery modules during the vehicle's service life cannot be ruled out under certain circumstances, which could lead to thermal events and later to a fire in the vehicle." The software that's being developed is designed to better detect any anomalies within the battery cells and provide an early warning to the driver.

The DVSA stated: "There is an active safety recall on Porsche Taycans produced between 2019 and 2024 for which the manufacturer is in the final stages of developing a remedy. This involves concerns related to the vehicle's electrical propulsion system." The DVSA manages vehicle recalls in the UK to address potential safety defects that could endanger vehicle occupants or other road users.

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UK Porsche dealers hit pause on select Taycan models over battery scare

Porsche has temporarily halted sales of a select batch of Taycan electric cars in the UK as it prepares a battery software update.
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