Porsche Taycan Turbo 4S Plus EV charger: which one fits best?
The Porsche Taycan Turbo 4S Plus carries a usable battery of 83.7 kWh. At home it charges with up to 11 kW of alternating current. That combination decides your choice. You want a charger that tops the car up every night, so you never plan a stop during the day. The Taycan comes in several versions, each with its own battery size and charging times. Our overview of Porsche EV chargers lists them all.
For the Taycan Turbo 4S Plus we recommend a charger from our 11 kW EV chargers.
Charging specifications of the Porsche Taycan Turbo 4S Plus
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Usable battery capacity | 83.7 kWh (net) |
| Max. AC charging power (home) | 11 kW three-phase as standard, 22 kW with the optional on-board charger |
| Charging port | type 2 (Mennekes) |
| Charging time on an 11 kW charger | About 9 hours, including charging losses |
| Charging time on a 7.4 kW charger | About 13 hours, including charging losses |
| DC fast charging | Yes, 800-volt technology up to 270 kW |
Choosing the right EV charger for the Porsche Taycan Turbo 4S Plus
The Taycan Turbo 4S Plus leaves the factory with an 11 kW on-board charger. That figure sets the ceiling at home, so a heavier charger will not charge this car any faster. An 11 kW charger on a three-phase connection is the right pick for almost every owner. Three-phase means your fuse box carries three live wires instead of one. That is what the car needs for its full 11 kW.
Porsche does offer a 22 kW on-board charger as an option. Only a car with that option charges faster on a 22 kW EV charger. It also needs a heavier three-phase supply. With the standard on-board charger, a 22 kW unit still delivers 11 kW to the car.
Two features earn their place on a car like this. Load balancing means the charger watches what the rest of your home is using. It then lowers the charging power when the supply gets busy. That matters with a battery this size, because the Taycan pulls its full 11 kW for hours on end. A charger with an app lets you start the session when electricity is cheapest. You follow the session from your phone.
A MID meter is a MID-certified kWh meter. It tells you exactly how much electricity went into the car at home. Calibrated meters start at 11 kW, though at that power the choice narrows to a single charger. The broader range of chargers with a MID meter sits at 22 kW. That suits this car fine, as long as you accept the 11 kW ceiling.
Every model that suits a driveway or a garage sits in our home EV chargers range. That runs from single-phase 7.4 kW units up to three-phase 22 kW models.
How long the Porsche Taycan Turbo 4S Plus takes to charge
Work the charging time out from the usable battery capacity and the charging power. With the 11 kW on-board charger that is 83.7 kWh divided by 11 kW, or roughly 7.5 hours. Charging losses push that to around 9 hours in practice, from empty to full. Plug the car in during the evening and it stands ready in the morning.
On a single-phase 32 A connection the Taycan draws 7.4 kW, not 3.7 kW. A full charge then takes around 13 hours, so a single night will not always be enough. The Taycan has a type 2 charging port. At home you charge through the cable on your own charger. A separate type 2 charging cable is only needed for public charging points on the road.
Other versions of the Porsche Taycan
Wallbox Discounter has charging advice for the other versions of the Porsche Taycan too:
Frequently asked questions
Does the Porsche Taycan Turbo 4S Plus need a three-phase connection?
For the full 11 kW, yes. On a single-phase 32 A connection the car charges at 7.4 kW. That stretches a full charge from around 9 hours to around 13. Once the car charges on three phases, you use the standard 11 kW of the Taycan in full. We always advise having the connection made by a qualified electrician. That is the safe route. Wallbox Discounter arranges charger installation in the Netherlands, Flemish Belgium and Germany. Shipping runs worldwide, but installation does not.
Why does a MID meter matter for the Taycan Turbo 4S Plus?
A MID meter is a calibrated kWh meter that records each charging session accurately. With a battery of 83.7 kWh one charge already moves a lot of electricity. An exact figure is worth having. It shows you what home charging really costs you. It also gives you a solid figure when someone else asks for it, an employer or a lease company for instance. Chargers with a built-in meter start at 11 kW.