Difference in range between 2020-early2024 Taycan models

[MKM]

Why does 2020 Taycan models have around 50 less range than 2023 and early 2024 models?
Any idea, and is it worth the extra money?

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[4sCT21]

Battery capacity and density increased essentially.

 

[MKM]

Battery capacity and density increased essentially.

Isn't it supposed to be the same battery technology and capacity between 2020 and 2024?

 

[4sCT21]

Isn't it supposed to be the same battery technology and capacity between 2020 and 2024?

Let me clarify, are you talking about facelift or last of the gen 1.1 Taycans, because I might be confusing issues.

 

[MKM]

Let me clarify, are you talking about facelift or last of the gen 1.1 Taycans, because I might be confusing issues.

I'm talking about J1.I 2020-2023 (to avoid confusion). The 2023 models show range of 50 miles more than 2020, and 2021. Hope I'm not confusing you further.

 

[4sCT21]

Ahhh ok, in that case, I'm assuming software improvements etc small gains here and there.

 

[MKM]

Ahhh ok, in that case, I'm assuming software improvements etc small gains here and there.

So it is not worth the extra money for the advertised extra 50 miles, right?

 

[4sCT21]

I don't believe there's a significant difference in the pre facelift models, therefore go for the car with the spec you want, but there will be others who know better than I.

 

[W1NGE]

Battery capacity and density increased essentially.

That's not the reason - same battery and was only changed for the facelift MY25 (J1.2).

 

[4sCT21]

That's not the reason - same battery and was only changed for the facelift MY25 (J1.2).

I appreciate that. The post has been clarified.

 

[W1NGE]

I'm talking about J1.I 2020-2023 (to avoid confusion). The 2023 models show range of 50 miles more than 2020, and 2021. Hope I'm not confusing you further.

There should be no reason other than size of battery, all wheel drive or two wheel drive, model variant or type of wheels fitted.

Performance Battery and Performance Battery Plus (additional range).

Battery degradation can be an issue and cars that have spent their working life on DC charging will have degraded more which obviously will impair range

Compare apples with apples and not bananas.

Wheel choices make a significant difference. 21" Mission E being the worst for range as they have an open design.

AWD has 2 motors

Turbos have a larger motor at the rear and so on.

MY20 will have been software patched up to 2023.

Range matters and in cold weather miles will be reduced before you turn a wheel and then some more in the early part of a journey.

 

[W1NGE]

So it is not worth the extra money for the advertised extra 50 miles, right?

Which specific variants are you comparing? Sounds like a car with and without the Performance Battery Plus.

 

[MKM]

Which specific variants are you comparing? Sounds like a car with and without the Performance Battery Plus.

I'm comparing models on Porsche website, and I find that usually My20 has less 30-50 miles range vs My23 models, both with Performance Battery and both Turbos.

The price difference between Turbo and RWD in My21 and My22 is insignificant which is surprising as well.

 

[Tooney]

Battery chemistry changed in post-2020 model year Taycans.

 

[MKM]

Battery chemistry changed in post-2020 model year Taycans.

So from 2021 all should be the same?

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