An important fact for anyone that doesn't remember is Porsche initially planned for 20,000 Taycans. Global demand exceeded that, pushing Porsche prepare its production facility to build up to 40,000!
Luxury carmaker Porsche has confirmed it will be doubling production of its all-electric sports car – before it has even begun production of the prestige EV – from the previously planned 20,000 units to 40,000 units.
The Taycan is Porsche’s first all-electric vehicle was made available for pre-order last year. But the luxury carmaker is anticipating demand will be much greater than it first thought.
The unconfirmed news was first reported on German auto site Automobilewoche, alongside a rumour that Audi would also increase capacity of its all-electric e-tron – which is also not yet on the market.
The German carmaker has now confirmed that it will ramp up production of the Taycan two-fold, with Andrew Lennon, a manager in product comms for Porsche telling CNBC that, “”We had been ready for it.”
Interesting. Yea. We'd love to know more.My local dealer is having to add additional electrical service to support the charger. I'll ask if there is more than one station being installed.
Tesla's destination based chargers can't be beat. Porsche being part of VW group should be rivaling that idea.Thats $366,000 per charging station! I hope that is a whole battery of chargers, not just one. So I would have to drive 12 miles (24 miles round trip) for a charge at the dealer? Not sure who will actually use these stations other than cross country travelers. Everyone else will charge at home at 240v taking six hours. Not trying to sound negative, but just realistic.
Yes, each station has numerous chargers at it.Tesla's destination based chargers can't be beat. Porsche being part of VW group should be rivaling that idea.
Near me there are still many ideal destinations that don't have chargers.
Some in enclosed parking areas that are better than Tesla's mostly open design.
Well, thanks for checking. Guess we're all waiting until September then.My dealer is in the dark about home charging options and even the charging station at the dealership. They said information will come with introduction in the fall.
Porsche will have an expanding number of electric vehicles that the dealers will need to charge. Charging multiple vehicles on a wall charger won’t be enough for dealers as electric vehicles expand. And you’re right, fast chargers are not for everyday use, but for long distance travel. There is a need for more fast chargers, and knowing there is a DC fast charger at every Porsche dealer, a place with a nice customer lounge, is a nice perk for owners. It’s just a small part of the larger solution. And it would be nice if the Taycan was fully charged when you pick it up after a Servixe visit.Cost of Superchargers
Thats $366,000 per charging station! I hope that is a whole battery of chargers, not just one. So I would have to drive 12 miles (24 miles round trip) for a charge at the dealer? Not sure who will actually use these stations other than cross country travelers. Everyone else will charge at home at 240v taking six hours. Not trying to sound negative, but just realistic.