Porsche Taycan Electric Sports Car Will Come To India By Late 2020
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The all-new Porsche Taycan electric sports car will be introduced in India by late 2020. Pavan Shetty, Director Porsche India confirmed the 4-door electric car’s arrival while addressing the Indian media today the Skoda Auto Volkswagen India’s first-ever media night. The Taycan is the first fully electric sedan from the Stuttgart-based luxury/sports car maker and it was first revealed at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show.
Based on the Porsche Mission E Concept that was showcased in 2015, the electric sports car is touted as a huge technological step for the company and forms a new direction for Porsche in the EV space. The new Porsche Taycan will sport two permanently excited synchronous electric motors that can churn out a maximum of 600 bhp and will a range of over 500 km thanks to its high voltage lithium-ion batteries. The electric car will get 800-volt chargers with fast charging capability, which can offer a 400 km range in 15 minutes of charge time. It can go from 0-100 kmph in under 3.5 seconds.
The Porsche Taycan comes with quad-LED headlamps, sculpted bonnet and muscular front bumper. The rear too looks very elegant with the very slim wraparound LED tail-lamp and muscular haunches. With a Cd value from 0.22, the aerodynamically optimized basic shape makes a significant contribution to low energy consumption resulting in a long-range.
Questions & Answers
Q.When is the Porsche Taycan electric sports car expected to arrive in India?
When is the Porsche Taycan electric sports car expected to arrive in India?
The all-new Porsche Taycan electric sports car is confirmed to be introduced in India by late 2020. This information was shared by Pavan Shetty, Director Porsche India.
Q.What is the Taycan's expected power output and range per charge?
What is the Taycan's expected power output and range per charge?
The new Porsche Taycan will feature two electric motors, delivering a maximum of 600 bhp. It is expected to achieve a range of over 500 km, powered by high voltage lithium-ion batteries.
Q.How quickly can the Taycan charge to extend its range significantly?
How quickly can the Taycan charge to extend its range significantly?
The electric car will use 800-volt fast chargers, which can provide a 400 km range from just 15 minutes of charging time. This capability is a key feature of the vehicle.
Q.What was the concept car that inspired the Porsche Taycan?
What was the concept car that inspired the Porsche Taycan?
The Porsche Taycan is based on the Porsche Mission E Concept, which was first showed in 2015. This concept laid the groundwork for the fully electric sedan's development.