Porsche's Upcoming Electric Taycan Undergoes Rigorous Testing Ahead of the Spring 2024 Update
In anticipation of the forthcoming release of the updated electric Taycan in spring 2024, Porsche's first electric vehicle is currently undergoing extensive tests in extreme conditions, with temperatures ranging from -41 to +53 degrees Celsius across 17 different countries.
Before the revised Taycan hits the market in spring 2024, the vehicle, having undergone comprehensive tests with computer simulations and on test benches, is currently undergoing the final intensive real-world tests. The various variants of the new generation Taycan have collectively covered approximately 3.6 million kilometers on test tracks, race circuits, and roads across 17 countries worldwide. During this journey, the cars faced temperatures ranging from +53 degrees Celsius in Death Valley, California, to -41 degrees Celsius north of the Arctic Circle in Finland.
Porsche emphasizes that due to the extensive nature of the model changes, the demanding testing program is almost equivalent to that of an entirely new model. Upon launch, the three different body variants of the Taycan will be offered with significant improvements.
Of the 3.6 million test kilometers, 300,000 were completed in cold climate conditions, and 200,000 in hot countries. In Finland, located approximately 350 kilometers north of the Arctic Circle, and at the opposite end of the temperature spectrum, in Death Valley, the Taycan was pushed to its limits. The Porsche development team conducted tests on the battery charging system and the reliability of the thermal management system under extreme temperatures, ensuring the vehicle's robust performance in diverse environmental conditions.
