2021 Porsche Taycan Debuts With New Tech And Colors, Faster Turbo S Version

Porsche has applied a number of upgrades to the 2021 Taycan, which will launch in Europe from mid-September and will become available to order in the U.S. in Q4, with deliveries starting next year.

The range-topping Taycan Turbo S is now 0.2 seconds quicker from 0 to 124 mph (0-200 km/h), which takes 9.6 seconds with Launch Control enabled. The quarter-mile time has also dropped by one tenth of a second, to 10.7 seconds.

New HUD And Intelligent Suspension

The color head-up display is now available for the electric sedan, projecting relevant information into the driver’s field of vision, with pre-sets including the navigation display, power meter and user-defined view.

Vehicles equipped with the adaptive air suspension feature the new Smartlift function, which can be programmed so that it raises the body automatically on driveways or at speed bumps. The system can also adjust the height when driving on highways, thus obtaining the best mix between ride comfort and efficiency.

New Over-The-Air Upgrades

Owners can spec more safety systems via the over-the-air upgrades thanks to Function on Demand. These include the Active Lane Keep Assist and Porsche InnoDrive, available for cars with te Adaptive Cruise Control, for €19.50 ($23) per month or €808.10 ($963), in Germany, as individual options. The Porsche Intelligent Range Manager costs €10.72 ($13) per month, or €398.69 ($475) to purchase, and the Power Steering Plus is €320.71 ($382).

Charging Upgrades

Simplifying the charging at public stations, the Plug & Charge system, which will be available at many Electrify America charging points starting next year, is offered separately from the new Function on Demand and takes care of the authentication and handles the payments on its own.

Also new for the 2021MY is the Battery Preservation technology, which helps extend the Taycan’s battery service life and reduces power loss while charging by regulating the charging capacity at suitable stations to around 200 kW. This feature can be accessed via the central display, but if drivers do not want to use it, then a charging capacity of up to 270 kW remains standard.

Other Novelties

Porsche has also revised the PCM system, by introducing the SiriusXM 360L and making Apple podcasts selectable as an individual media source. Furthermore, the locations of charging stations can be prioritized in the charging destination list.

Finally, seven new exterior colors have been added to the palette: Frozenberry Metallic, Mahogany Metallic, Cherry Metallic, Chalk, Coffee Beige Metallic, Neptune Blue and Ice Grey Metallic. They are joined by five new interior options and the optional Carbon Sport Design Package.