Porsche Taycan Turbo S EV charger: which one fits best?
The Taycan Turbo S runs on an 800-volt architecture and pulls up to 270 kW at a rapid charger. At home the numbers are calmer. The standard on-board charger takes 11 kW AC. With the optional unit that becomes 22 kW. It is that home figure that decides which charger you need, not the DC record. Our overview of Porsche EV chargers covers every model in the range.
For the Porsche Taycan Turbo S we recommend a charger from our 11 kW EV chargers.
Charging specifications of the Porsche Taycan Turbo S
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Battery capacity (gross / usable) | 93.4 kWh / 83.7 kWh |
| Architecture | 800 volt |
| Max. AC charging power at home | 11 kW as standard, 22 kW optional |
| Range (WLTP) | around 390 to 416 km |
| Charging time on an 11 kW charger | around 8 to 9 hours, including charging losses |
| Charging time on a 22 kW charger (with the optional on-board charger) | around 4.5 hours, including charging losses |
| Charging time on a single-phase 7.4 kW charger | around 13 to 14 hours, including charging losses |
| Charging plug | type 2 |
| DC rapid charging (CCS) | up to 270 kW |
Choosing the right charger for the Porsche Taycan Turbo S
The Taycan Turbo S charges at 11 kW AC as standard, and it needs three phases to reach that. Three-phase means your supply carries three live wires instead of one, which spreads the current. An 11 kW charger therefore gives this car its full standard speed. A single-phase 7.4 kW unit cannot.
A 22 kW charger only pays off if your Taycan has the optional 22 kW on-board charger. Without that option the car still draws 11 kW, however powerful the wall unit is. With the option fitted, the charging time roughly halves. You also need a three-phase supply that can deliver 32 A per phase. Check that before you order from our 22 kW EV chargers.
Three features are worth weighing up for a car with a battery this size. Load balancing means the charger watches what the rest of your house is using. It turns the charging power down when the total gets too high. That keeps your main fuse safe on an 11 kW draw. A charger with dynamic load balancing is a sensible pick here.
A MID meter is a MID-certified kWh meter built into the charger, which measures to a legally recognised standard. It tells you exactly how much electricity went into the car at home. At 11 kW the choice with a built-in meter is thin. Look at the full range of EV chargers with a MID meter before you decide.
The third is app control. An EV charger with an app lets you start a session, set a schedule and read your consumption from your phone. Our home EV chargers page collects the models most people pick for a driveway or garage. The Taycan Turbo S uses a type 2 port. If your charger has a socket rather than a fixed lead, you also need a type 2 charging cable.
Charging times for the Porsche Taycan Turbo S
The usable battery holds 83.7 kWh. On an 11 kW charger, count on around 8 to 9 hours from empty to full. That figure allows for charging losses. Plug in during the evening and the car is ready in the morning.
With the optional 22 kW on-board charger that drops to around 4.5 hours. On a single-phase 7.4 kW charger the same charge takes roughly 13 to 14 hours. An overnight session gets you a long way, but not all the way. On the road, the 800-volt system lets the Taycan Turbo S add range very quickly at a DC rapid charger. That is public charging though, not home charging.
Other versions of the Porsche Taycan
Wallbox Discounter has charging advice for the other versions of the Porsche Taycan too:
- Porsche Taycan 4S, the entry model of the range
- Porsche Taycan Turbo
- Porsche Taycan Plus
Frequently asked questions
Does the Porsche Taycan Turbo S need a three-phase charger?
Yes, if you want the full 11 kW. That takes three phases at 16 A each. On a single-phase supply of 32 A the car still charges at about 7.4 kW. A full charge then takes roughly 13 to 14 hours instead of 8 to 9. If you do not have three phases yet, your grid operator can tell you what an upgrade involves.
Do I need a charger with a MID meter?
You need one whenever it matters exactly how many kWh went into the car at home. A MID-certified meter measures to a legally recognised standard, so the figure holds up. That helps if you want to know what home charging really costs you. It also helps if you settle those costs with an employer or a leasing company. Without a certified meter you are working from an estimate.
Should I have the charger installed?
We recommend having the connection made by a qualified electrician. That is the safest route. Rules on who may do the work differ per country, so check what applies where you live. Wallbox Discounter arranges installation in the Netherlands, Flemish Belgium and Germany. In those first two markets you can add it to your order. In Germany it runs through a free quotation. Our installation page shows what is covered.