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[Eric Crowder]

Hi I'm new here and interested in The Taycan. Where is a good place to learn technical information.....the Porsche website wasn't very helpful. I am knowledgeable in EVs and EV/hybrid technology in general, having owned many different brands of EV. I have also had many mid-engine performance/sportscars/supercars but I am completely new to the Porsche brand. I'm interested in the Taycan wagon, or Turismo. I am specifically interested in the trim that offers the best range and energy efficiency and less concerned with acceleration and handling. Do any of the Taycan models come with smaller diameter wheels with LLR (low rolling resistance) tires? Tire and wheel options can make a large different in range and efficiency. I also read Porsche will be introducing an EV Cayenne, but I am not a fan of SUV and much prefer a wagon over SUV for lower aero drag. I also understand that Porsche only uses synchronous PM motors and not induction motors like another brand with a T. PM motors are more efficient, but they need to be mechanically disconnected from the drivetrain if they want to be turned off for steady speed cruising. Induction motors can just be electrically turned off and cause no drag burden like a PM motor does when power is removed. Does the AWD Taycan mechanically disconnect the rear PM motor to be more energy efficient and run on the front motor only when in steady state highway driving, or is it the other way around? Or do both PM motors always stay connected to the wheels? Thanks

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[W1NGE]

Use the Porsche configurator for the Taycan plus look at the Taycan microsite where there is a calculator for determining best case range based on type of driving, battery installed, temperature, use of AC and type of tyres / size of wheel rims.

These are Porsches and so all are performance focussed.

Coasting and Re-gen are features of the Taycan - coasting is most efficient for free-wheeling potentially contributes more to range extension that regeneration.

Taycan offers several drive modes - RANGE decouples the rear motor on all models apart from the RWD (Rear Wheel Drive) which has only a single motor. All Wheel Drive (AWD) is probably the best choice for most driving needs and provides a motor on the front and rear axle.

All of this info is on the Taycan website - just need to read in detail.

Good resource is also the Porsche Good To Know App to get more details on features and functions.

 

[raharris]

Have to ask, if you are only interested in range and efficiency and not interested in handling - why are you looking at a Taycan?? If those two are your most important criteria, that isn't the Taycan's strength when compared to other brands.

 

[XLR82XS]

https://newsroom.porsche.com/en_US/products/taycan.html

 

[Eric Crowder]

Have to ask, if you are only interested in range and efficiency and not interested in handling - why are you looking at a Taycan?? If those two are your most important criteria, that isn't the Taycan's strength when compared to other brands.

Good question. I have my NC1 NSX (2017) when I want to go mobbing the mountains or hit the track. Most (but not all) of the newest higher range EVs are crossover/high roof vehicles, as this is the trend for all newer fancy cars. I like the Taycan turismo because it's a wagon, not an SUV. I know Mercedes has their EQ series, and of course T makes a couple sedans but not a big T fan.

 

[raharris]

Good question. I have my NC1 NSX (2017) when I want to go mobbing the mountains or hit the track. Most (but not all) of the newest higher range EVs are crossover/high roof vehicles, as this is the trend for all newer fancy cars. I like the Taycan turismo because it's a wagon, not an SUV. I know Mercedes has their EQ series, and of course T makes a couple sedans but not a big T fan.

Makes sense, looks & styling were the only ones left…oh and build quality.

Everything I’ve seen and heard about the Ts is about their lack of overall product quality.

Range definitely isn’t typically top of list for buyers of Taycan; but for a lot of people the usable range is enough for most situations.

For me it was looks, handling and performance that attracted me.

 

[timc3]

And take a look in this thread for more detailed information: https://www.taycanforum.com/forum/threads/extremely-detailed-look-at-taycans-engineering.9639/

There is also a YouTube video of how the Taycan is made which you might enjoy.

 

[B61]

Taycan offers several drive modes - RANGE decouples the rear motor on all models apart from the RWD (Rear Wheel Drive) which has only a single motor. All Wheel Drive (AWD) is probably the best choice for most driving needs and provides a motor on the front and rear axle.

AFAIK, when/if needed, awd is available in range mode as well, right?

 

[ciaranob]

There is a Jalopnik article (also via the News room on this forum) that goes into great depth on the tech in the Taycan that might address some of your queries:

https://jalopnik.com/an-extremely-detailed-look-at-the-porsche-taycans-engin-1837802533

 

[W1NGE]

AFAIK, when/if needed, awd is available in range mode as well, right?

Not really - it switches between front and rear depending on the incline - most noticeable when cruise control is engaged.

Purpose of range mode is to save energy and so one motor rather than two helps (AC is also adjusted etc).

 

[B61]

Not really - it switches between front and rear depending on the incline - most noticeable when cruise control is engaged.

Purpose of range mode is to save energy and so one motor rather than two helps (AC is also adjusted etc).

Hm… I know that Range switch to front motor that is used mainly, but when you accelerate, or when you are going through the bend, I’ve seen as awd….or it’s just because it switch from front to rear?

 

[W1NGE]

It depends on conditions plus the rear is never fully disengaged due to the last major software tweak. In principle a single motor is the primary driving force.

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