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The Porsche Taycan EV became the first mass-produced performance EV. While the EV market has changed for the worst and Taycan sales have dropped, the Porsche EV sedan remains one of the most exhilarating when it comes to fully-electric cars.
Many praise the Taycan for its driving characteristics and some useful features. The fact people are struggling to get 200 miles of range on a full charge also doesn't seem to dissuade Taycan owners either, despite the model being plagued by some serious issues. One of the more notable problematic areas of the Porsche Taycan is the high-voltage battery pack, which is prone to short-circuit due to failing battery modules.
Between 2020 and 2024, Porsche issued 25 service recalls for the Taycan. While most are related to various software issues, there are two recalls for the Taycan's high-voltage battery. The two service recalls are from 2023, with the latter concerning vehicles produced between 2021 and 2023. That said, it seems the battery issues continue and dealers are starting to issue service recalls of their own – something people on the forum agree that Porsche should be doing.
A member of the Taycan forum recently shared dealer information, in which cars from the model years 2020-2024 are being recalled for a battery state health check. There are widely discussed issues that have been plaguing the Porsche Taycan for some time. Among those is the charging cable was overheating, and Porsche's patchwork solution was to "nerf” the charger to 50 percent of its capacity.
Porsche also recommended not charging the batteries more than 80 percent to minimize the risk of fire. Later, Porsche refunded Taycan owners up to $600 for third-party chargers. Porsche's technical service bulletins (TSB) recalled 27,720 cars, but the issue could be more widespread than that.
At this point, it seems even dealers, as well as owners, are fed up with Porsche's attempts to avoid full battery replacements although the VAG overlords may have more of a saying at that. In case you want to find out if your Porsche Taycan falls under any of the service recalls, you can click on this link. If your car falls under any of the technical service recalls, you should have received some sort of notification from Porsche by now, but it is always a good idea to check for yourself.
The future of the Porsche Taycan does not look great
Porsche Taycan sales continue to drop in response to shift in EV demand. What was, once, the most quick-selling performance EV is now starting to look like a lost cause for Porsche. This reminds me of the Porsche 928, which suffered a similar fate, eventually leading to Porsche pulling the plug on the V-8 model.
Meanwhile, the Porsche 911 marked a strong year, accompanied by the 718 Cayman/ Boxster. The German carmaker is reconsidering some of its decisions as retrofitting EVs as ICE/ hybrid models is on Porsche's current agenda. For the Taycan, things might not be as simple as it was originally designed to be ab EV.
With a fully-electric Porsche Panamera on the way, the four-door Porsche EV could become redundant. What are your thoughts on the matter? Should Porsche put the Taycan out of its misery? Do you have one yourself? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comment section below.
Dimitar Angelov's automotive interests made him an expert in a wide variety of vehicles. Japanese brands like Toyota are closest to his heart, although performance cars in general are his favorite segment, which is why he is constantly on the lookout for the best deals on the market. Dimitar Angelov's car passion and knack for the written word led him to complete a Master of Arts in Media and Communications, and classic car restoration. Dim is happy to get behind the wheel of any car and share his impressions. You can follow Dimitar on X, Linked-in, Instagram, and Facebook.
Image source: 2020 Porsche Taycan
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