CT Cables and Charging

[Seanh]

Hi All, Ive just made my order of a CT . One option was 150kW DC on-board booster £300 ,it should boost your charging speed but wonder if any knows how much it boosts for £300. As we all know Porsche don’t do cheap so it’s got me thinking is it worth it. Also can’t find any details off Porsche about it. Secondly the amount of cable option is mad some free options some not .Iam uk based, don’t do loads of motorway driving and my main charging will be at home , anyone got any thoughts it would be appreciated .
Many Thanks Sean

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[McgR]

50 kw 400v charger is standard. 150 kw is optional (in Belgium it is standard). Makes a big difference for only 300 £

 

[Jhenson29]

Also can’t find any details off Porsche about it.

What details are you looking for that you couldn’t find? The charging speed is (up to) 150kW, as named in the option and listed in your post.

 

[Midlifecrisis]

You do of course have to find a 150kW charger to be able to charge at 150kW. There seem to be quite a lot around at 100-120kW. Fewer at 150kW. Lots at 50kW. The 350kW Ionity chargers run at 800V (not 400V) so will charge your car at its maximum rate (270kW I think), regardless of whether you option the 150kW charger. The general perceived wisdom is that it is £300 well spent, if only for resale.

 

[McgR]

You do of course have to find a 150kW charger to be able to charge at 150kW. There seem to be quite a lot around at 100-120kW. Fewer at 150kW. Lots at 50kW. The 350kW Ionity chargers run at 800V (not 400V) so will charge your car at its maximum rate (270kW I think), regardless of whether you option the 150kW charger. The general perceived wisdom is that it is £300 well spent, if only for resale.

When checking ABRP, NL, B, D, CH, AT, I have a lot of > 100 kW chargers. I think this is a major benefit for road trips. Charging at 150 vs 50 is really a big difference when multiple stops are planned.

If you never plan to do a road trip it doesn’t make sense. or if no > kw chargers available. Or if you only plan to use Ionity.

However I can imagine that if you want to sell the car after 4 years it might be important for the next owner. For 300 £ I would always take it.

 

[W1NGE]

Hi All, Ive just made my order of a CT . One option was 150kW DC on-board booster £300 ,it should boost your charging speed but wonder if any knows how much it boosts for £300. As we all know Porsche don’t do cheap so it’s got me thinking is it worth it. Also can’t find any details off Porsche about it. Secondly the amount of cable option is mad some free options some not .Iam uk based, don’t do loads of motorway driving and my main charging will be at home , anyone got any thoughts it would be appreciated .
Many Thanks Sean

1. 150kW option is actually a DC voltage booster which boosts the voltage from any 400v EVSE to 800v (native voltage of Taycan) for up to 3 times faster charging. Potential for access to Tesla Super Charger network to open up which is 120kW+ 400v, common in Ireland and there are various EVSEs dotted around UK/Europe that would take advantage. Potential to miss out for what is a cheap option.

In order to charge the car the voltage must be boosted to 800v to match the native voltage of the battery. Standard 50kW DC charger does this . Additionally the ultra fast 270kW DC charger is natively 800v. In summary to take advantage of the fastest DC charging available you need 800v.

Not an essential option but the potential advantages outweigh the relatively low option cost.

2. Standard with the car is the PMC+
EVSE which comes with 2 supply cables - 13A 3 pin plug and a 32A industrial connector (preferred for home use). The EVSE to car cable supplied is 4.5m which may be too short - check your home installation requirements. Aside from that you only need to purchase the Public Mode 3 cable for use at non tethered EVSEs,(low power/speed AC units) - typically these don't have a cable attached. Tick this box.

 

[W1NGE]

You do of course have to find a 150kW charger to be able to charge at 150kW. There seem to be quite a lot around at 100-120kW. Fewer at 150kW. Lots at 50kW. The 350kW Ionity chargers run at 800V (not 400V) so will charge your car at its maximum rate (270kW I think), regardless of whether you option the 150kW charger. The general perceived wisdom is that it is £300 well spent, if only for resale.

I will effective on any EVSE >50kW <= 150kW. So if you stumble on a 100kW EVSE then you can charge twice as fast as the next guy who didn't tick the option.

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