All Taycans already delivered benefit from a software update that improves engine efficiency.
Cars stuffed with electronics, this can have the disadvantage of breakdowns. But this has a big advantage: you can enjoy an improved car after leaving the garage… and without having to go back (at least most often). Manufacturers manage to make updates remotely. Thus at Porsche, the improvements made to the Taycan for the 2023 vintage will benefit all those who have already received their electric sedan.
According to Kevin Giek, Taycan line manager, “owners of the first models on the road will be pleasantly surprised by the many improvements in the latest models. The changes concern, for example, infotainment, with an improved interface and new functions. The update optimizes voice control.
Still on the equipment side, the parking assistance sensors have an increased range. The search for a free location is improved. On the heads-up display, the view of the map is optimized. You can even add equipment not originally chosen, such as keyless access.
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More importantly, the update allows to improve the efficiency of the engines and therefore to gain in autonomy. All thanks to software! On models with all-wheel drive, in “Normal” and “Range” mode, the electric motor on the front axle is this time almost completely decoupled and is no longer powered when under partial load.
In cruising mode and when stationary, traction transmission is interrupted on both axles (absence of engine torque). This mode of operation, which is similar to an electric freewheel mode, reduces the mechanical losses linked to friction. In addition, energy recovery has also been optimized: the automatic recovery mode setting is retained even when the driver changes driving mode.
In addition, the thermal management of the battery is also improved, with better conditioning during low outside temperatures. This allows for fast charging with greater frequency and a wider charging range.
All Taycans already delivered benefit from a software update that improves engine efficiency.
Cars stuffed with electronics, this can have the disadvantage of breakdowns. But this has a big advantage: you can enjoy an improved car after leaving the garage… and without having to go back (at least most often). Manufacturers manage to make updates remotely. Thus at Porsche, the improvements made to the Taycan for the 2023 vintage will benefit all those who have already received their electric sedan.
According to Kevin Giek, Taycan line manager, “owners of the first models on the road will be pleasantly surprised by the many improvements in the latest models. The changes concern, for example, infotainment, with an improved interface and new functions. The update optimizes voice control.
Still on the equipment side, the parking assistance sensors have an increased range. The search for a free location is improved. On the heads-up display, the view of the map is optimized. You can even add equipment not originally chosen, such as keyless access.
Read also
Porsche shows great ambitions on the electric
More importantly, the update allows to improve the efficiency of the engines and therefore to gain in autonomy. All thanks to software! On models with all-wheel drive, in “Normal” and “Range” mode, the electric motor on the front axle is this time almost completely decoupled and is no longer powered when under partial load.
In cruising mode and when stationary, traction transmission is interrupted on both axles (absence of engine torque). This mode of operation, which is similar to an electric freewheel mode, reduces the mechanical losses linked to friction. In addition, energy recovery has also been optimized: the automatic recovery mode setting is retained even when the driver changes driving mode.
In addition, the thermal management of the battery is also improved, with better conditioning during low outside temperatures. This allows for fast charging with greater frequency and a wider charging range.
