Overview
Stuttgart based Porsche is known for high-performance cars and is currently owned by the Volkswagen Group. Porsche has always had a close relationship with the Volkswagen Group, because the iconic VW Beetle was designed by Ferdinand Porsche, the founder of Porsche. Apart from this, both VW and Porsche have collaborated on a number of platforms, to include, the Porsche Cayenne SUV. Porsche currently has the following electric vehicles (EVs) in its portfolio:
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The Porsche Taycan Electric Saloon
The Porsche Taycan battery electric vehicle (BEV) was initially previewed as the Mission E concept car at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2015. Taycan (Turkish) translates as ‘lively young horse’ in reference to the ‘leaping horse’ in the Porsche crest (Porsche confirmed the name in 2017).
The Taycan prototype did make an appearance at the 2019 Goodwood Festival of Speed (2019). Taycan has taken inspiration from both the Porsche Panamera and the Porsche 911. The Taycan is built on an entirely new platform codenamed J1. Projected production of 40,000 units per year.
As one can expect, a Porsche never disappoints when it comes to performance. The Taycan EV is no different. Given the instant torque from a pure electric car, a Taycan can comfortably achieve 0-60 mph in under 3 seconds. But of course, luxury and performance from this famed marquee does not come cheap.
The electric vehicle (EV) is without an iota of doubt, stunning in design, style, quality and performance. But it has its limitations in terms of interior space, to include the limited headroom for rear seat passengers and small boot. Having said that, the pure electric Taycan is exhilarating to drive and perfect for consumers that want to own a Porsche, but with stronger environmental credentials!
| PROS | CONS |
|---|---|
| Fantastic looking, luxurious and comfortable | Expensive. Cheaper pure electric alternatives available |
| Powerful and fast electric performance | Electric range not as good as other EVs |
| DC charging up to 270 kW | Limited space in the rear and boot |
| At A Glance | |
|---|---|
| EV Type: | Battery-Electric Vehicle (BEV) |
| Vehicle Type: | Saloon |
| Engine: | Electric |
| Available In India: | Yes |
| Trims (8 Options) |
|---|
| Taycan (prices not available) |
| Taycan 4 Cross Turismo |
| Taycan 4S |
| Taycan 4S Cross Turismo |
| Taycan Turbo |
| Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo |
| Taycan Turbo S |
| Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo |
| EV Battery & Emissions | |
|---|---|
| EV Battery Type: | Lithium-ion |
| EV Battery Capacity: | Available in two battery size: 79.2 kWh (performance battery) and 93.4 kWh (performance battery plus) |
| Charging: | Up to 270 kW DC rapid charging. On-board charger 11 kW AC |
| Charge Port: | Type 2 |
| EV Cable Type: | Type 2 |
| Tailpipe Emissions: | 0g (CO2/km) |
| Warranty: | 8 years or 100,000 miles |
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Height (mm): | 1394 – 1395 |
| Width (mm): | 1966 |
| Length (mm): | 4963 |
| Wheelbase (mm): | 2900 |
| Taycan | |
|---|---|
| EV Battery Capacity: | 79.2 kWh / 93.4 kWh |
| Pure Electric Range (WLTP): | 220-268 miles (combined-performance battery)/ 253-301 miles (combined-performance battery plus) |
| Electric Energy Consumption (kWh/100km): | Up to 25.4 |
| Charging: | 270 kW-225 kW DC Rapid Charging (on-board charger: 11 kW AC) |
| Top Speed: | 143 mph |
| 0-60 mph: | 5.1 seconds |
| Drive: | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Electric Motor (kW): | 240 KW – 280 kW |
| Max Power (PS): | 326 – 380 |
| Torque (Nm): | 345 – 357 |
| Transmission: | Automatic |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Unladen Weight EC (kg): | 2,125 – 2,205 |
| Colours: | 17 |
The Porsche Panamera Plug-In Hybrid
The Porsche Panamera luxury hatchback was unveiled in 2009 at the Auto Shanghai International Automobile Show. Production began the same year in Germany and the Panamera continues to be manufactured in the country. The hybrid variant was launched in 2011 and the plug-in hybrid variant released in 2013. The PHEV was unveiled at the 2013 Shanghai Auto Show.
As one can expect, a Porsche never disappoints when it comes to quality and performance. The Panamera PHEV is no different. Given the instant torque from an electric engine, the plug-in electric car achieves 0-62 mph in 4.4 seconds for the entry level variant. The top level variant, the Turbo S E Hybrid Sport Turismo, achieves 0-62 mph in 3.2 seconds, with a top speed of 196 mph. But of course, luxury and performance from this famed marquee does not come cheap.
The electric vehicle (EV) is without an iota of doubt, stunning in design, style, quality and performance. But it has its limitations in terms of interior space, to include the limited headroom for rear seat passengers. The plug-in electric vehicle (PHEV) is perfect for those drivers that want the performance and quality of a Porsche, but with better environmental credentials (tailpipe emissions: up to 57g/km). Though the PHEV has a zero-emission electric range up to 35 miles, based on driving style and driving conditions, the real world range could be closer to 25 miles.
| PROS | CONS |
|---|---|
| Fantastic looking & stylish | Expensive. Cheaper PHEV alternatives available |
| Powerful and fast performance | Limited electric range |
| Luxurious, comfortable & fun to drive | Limited space in the rear |
| At A Glance | |
|---|---|
| EV Type: | Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) |
| Vehicle Type: | Hatchback |
| Engine: | Petrol/ Electric |
| Available In India: | No |
| Trims (6 Options) |
|---|
| 4 E-Hybrid |
| 4 E-Hybrid Sport Turismo |
| 4S E-Hybrid |
| 4S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo |
| Turbo S E-Hybrid |
| Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo |
| EV Battery & Emissions | |
|---|---|
| EV Battery Type: | Lithium-ion |
| EV Battery Capacity: | Available in one battery size: 17.9 kWh |
| Charging: | On-board charger 7.2 kW AC |
| Charge Port: | Type 2 |
| EV Cable Type: | Type 2 |
| Tailpipe Emissions: | 45g-57g (CO2/km) |
| Warranty: | 8 years or 100,000 miles |
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Height (mm): | 1423 |
| Width (mm): | 1937 |
| Length (mm): | 5049 |
| Wheelbase (mm): | 2950 |
| Panamera 4 E-Hybrid | |
|---|---|
| EV Battery Capacity: | 17.9 kWh |
| Pure Electric Range (WLTP): | 30-35 miles |
| Electric Energy Consumption (kWh/100km): | 24.4-22.6 |
| Fuel Consumption (mpg): | 113.0-141.2 |
| Charging: | On-board charger: 7.2 kW AC |
| Top Speed: | 174 mph |
| 0-60 mph: | 4.2 seconds |
| Drive: | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Electric Motor (kW): | 100 KW (electric) |
| Max Power (PS): | 462 (combined) |
| Torque (Nm): | 700 (combined) |
| Transmission: | Automatic |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Unladen Weight EC (kg): | 2,285 |
| Colours: | 17 |
The Porsche Cayenne E Plug-In Hybrid
The Porsche Cayenne luxury SUV has been available since 2002. It is the first Porsche vehicle with four doors. It is also Porsche’s first off-road since the tractors of the 1950’s. The Porsche Cayenne uses the same platform as the Volkswagen Touareg and the Audi Q7. The plug-in E-hybrid variant was introduced in 2014 at the Paris Motor Show.
As one can expect, a Porsche never disappoints when it comes to quality and performance. The Cayenne PHEV is no different. Given the instant torque from an electric engine, the plug-in electric vehicle achieves 0-62 mph in 5.0 seconds for the entry level variant. The top level variant, the Turbo S E Hybrid Coupe, achieves 0-62 mph in 3.8 seconds, with a top speed of 183 mph. But of course, luxury and performance from this famed marquee does not come cheap.
The electric vehicle (EV) is without an iota of doubt, stunning in design, style, quality and performance. The plug-in electric vehicle (PHEV) is perfect for those drivers that want the performance and quality of a Porsche, but with better environmental credentials (tailpipe emissions: up to 92g/km). Though the PHEV has a zero-emission electric range up to 27 miles, based on driving style and driving conditions, the real world range could be closer to 22 miles.
| PROS | CONS |
|---|---|
| Fantastic looking & stylish | Expensive. Cheaper PHEV SUV alternatives available |
| Powerful and fast performance | Limited electric range |
| Luxurious, comfortable & fun to drive | 7.2 kW on board charger not standard on all models |
| At A Glance | |
|---|---|
| EV Type: | Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) |
| Vehicle Type: | SUV |
| Engine: | Petrol/ Electric |
| Available In India: | Yes |
| Trims (4 Options) |
|---|
| E-Hybrid (from Rs 1.7 cr) |
| E-Hybrid Coupe (price not available) |
| Turbo S E-Hybrid (price not available) |
| Turbo S E-Hybrid Coupe (price not available) |
| EV Battery & Emissions | |
|---|---|
| EV Battery Type: | Lithium-ion |
| EV Battery Capacity: | Available in one battery size: 17.9 kWh |
| Charging: | On-board charger 3.6 kW AC/ 7.2 kW AC |
| Charge Port: | Type 2 |
| EV Cable Type: | Type 2 |
| Tailpipe Emissions: | 92-71g (CO2/km) |
| Warranty: | 8 years or 100,000 miles |
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Height (mm): | 1696 |
| Width (mm): | 1983 |
| Length (mm): | 4918 |
| Wheelbase (mm): | 2895 |
| Cayenne E-Hybrid | |
|---|---|
| EV Battery Capacity: | 17.9 kWh |
| Pure Electric Range (WLTP): | 25-27 miles |
| Electric Energy Consumption (kWh/100km): | 26.5-25.1 |
| Fuel Consumption (mpg): | 76.3-91.1 |
| Charging: | On-board charger: 3.6 kW AC |
| Top Speed: | 157 mph |
| 0-62 mph: | 5.0 seconds |
| Drive: | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Electric Motor (kW): | 100 KW (electric) |
| Max Power (PS): | 462 (combined) |
| Torque (Nm): | 700 (combined) |
| Transmission: | Automatic |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Unladen Weight EC (kg): | 2,370 |
| Colours: | 11 |
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