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Porsche Says Its First Electric Car Will Charge Faster Than Tesla And Other Competitors

Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo Design in Frozen Berry

The Taycan Sport Turismo is the latest body variant of the innovative electric sports car from Porsche. The model family now boasts a third design alongside the sports saloon and Cross Turismo. The new derivative is aimed at people who want to combine the everyday usability of the Taycan Cross Turismo with the on-road dynamics of the Taycan sports saloon. As the first member of the Taycan Sport Turismo family, the GTS will be launched at the end of February 2022, with further models following just three weeks later in mid-March. A panoramic roof with Sunshine Control is available as a new optional extra for the Taycan Sport Turismo. A special feature of this is electric glare protection.From a standstill, the Taycan Turbo S Sport Turismo accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in just 2.8 seconds and its top speed is 260 km/h. The model with the greatest range is the Taycan 4S Sport Turismo, which stretches to 498 kilometres based on WLTP figures. Being part of the latest Taycan generation, the all-wheel drive Sport Turismo models have a particularly efficient drive strategy. Thermal management and charging functions have also been improved. Both batteries can be charged from five to 80 per cent in 22 minutes and 30 seconds. This also means that only five minutes' charging is needed to create a further 100 km of range.

Porsche Taycan revealed as new Formula E safety car

A Porsche with a claim to leadership: When the Taycan with its striking design leaves the pit lane and onto the track in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, it is soon at the front of the field. The first all-electric sports car from Porsche this season is the new Safety Car of the innovative electric racing series. It celebrates its premiere on the racetrack at the start of the Formula E season on April 28/29. January in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia.The Porsche Taycan Turbo S is intended to be more than just the safety vehicle for the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. Its eye-catching livery, which features the colors of all eleven teams as well as the FIA and Formula E, symbolizes the commitment of everyone involved to Formula E and the common path to the all-electric future of motorsport. At the same time, it visualizes social values such as diversity and community. The number 22 recognizes the performance of the 22 drivers competing this season.

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