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Taycan Turbo GT Goes Beast Mode, Sets New EV Track Records

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The electric vehicle performance wars are heating up, and Porsche is not backing down. Just days after the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra made headlines for setting a new production EV record on the Nürburgring Nordschleife, Porsche has responded with a powerful message: the Taycan Turbo GT still rules the track.

Xiaomi’s recent triumph saw the SU7 Ultra dethrone Porsche with a blistering lap around the Nürburgring, shaking up the EV world. But as anyone familiar with German automotive culture knows, Porsche doesn’t relinquish records easily. With renewed determination, the Stuttgart-based automaker has fired back, establishing new benchmarks at two world-renowned racetracks.

At Road Atlanta in Georgia, Porsche enlisted veteran driver Patrick Long to pilot the Taycan Turbo GT. The result: a record-smashing lap time of 1:27.1 minutes on the 4.088-kilometer circuit—over six seconds faster than the previous Taycan Turbo S record set in 2020. Across the globe in Abu Dhabi, at the Yas Marina Circuit, Formula 1 driver Ramez Azzam clocked 2:07.2 minutes under the floodlights, just 1.1 seconds off the touring car record, a remarkable feat considering the desert heat necessitated a nighttime run.

Both of these record-setting performances were achieved using the Taycan Turbo GT with the Weissach package, Porsche’s most extreme road-going EV yet. Pushing out over 1,100 horsepower in Attack mode, the Weissach variant benefits from Porsche’s cutting-edge Active Ride suspension and a meticulous lightweight design, shedding 75 kilograms compared to the Taycan Turbo S.

These new records are part of a growing list for the Taycan Turbo GT, which has already laid claim to fastest EV laps at Interlagos, Shanghai International Circuit, Laguna Seca, and—until recently—the Nürburgring itself, with a stunning 7:07.5-minute lap, a full 26 seconds quicker than the previous best.

While Xiaomi may hold the Nürburgring crown for now, Porsche’s multi-track dominance underscores the brand’s relentless pursuit of performance and innovation. As EVs continue to evolve, one thing is certain: the battle for supremacy is far from over—and Porsche is not done racing.

Source: Porsche USA via YouTube

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Porsche Taycan set the fastest wireless charging time

The charging speed of car batteries is very important in encouraging customers to buy EVs, and the number of charging stations around the world is not enough for the current number of electric cars. This is why more effort is being put into the development of wireless charging. Currently, commercial wireless solutions offer charging speeds of up to 11 kW, but the US Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) in collaboration with Volkswagen has made progress in the development of wireless charging, proving that in the future it could be as easy as parking.

To demonstrate the achievement, ORNL used a modified Porsche Taycan prototype reaching a wireless charging speed of 270 kW, which is equal to the DC charging speed of earlier models. This is achieved thanks to a polyphase wireless charging design integrated into the car’s chassis and light electromagnetic coils with a diameter of about 48 centimeters, which create a high power density.

The people who worked on the project claim that the used receiving coil can achieve eight to ten times higher power density compared to existing systems, making it the easiest charging system in the world.

The project is far from over. It still requires development to be ready for production. This could definitely revolutionize electric vehicle charging by making it more convenient and accessible. ORNL’s wireless charger can add 50 percent charge to the Taycan’s current battery capacity in just 10 minutes, which is comparable to a DC fast charger.

Source: Reuters

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Porsche sales results in Q1 2024

Even in times of global economic uncertainty, Porsche remains desirable and exclusive. In 2023, the sports brand delivered 320,221 cars, which was 3 percent more compared to the same period in 2022. However, Porsche sales in Q1 2024 did not continue on that path. In the first three months of this year, Porsche delivered 77,640 vehicles, which is 4 percent less than in Q1 2023.

This year is the year of electrification when Porsche launches several fully electric and hybrid models such as the Macan, Panamera, Taycan and 911. When it comes to models, positive sales results were recorded by the Porsche Cayenne with 28,025 units (+20 percent) , the 911 with 12,892 cars sold (+17%), and the 718 Boxster and 718 Cayman models with 5,772 deliveries (+20%). Other models recorded a drop in sales compared to the same period in 2023. The Panamera was delivered in 6,139 units (-28 percent), while the Taycan achieved a huge drop compared to Q1 last year (-54 %) with 4,236 cars delivered. The Porsche Macan also recorded a 14% drop in sales (20,576 cars). However, the recently introduced all-electric Macan is announcing better results as a large number of orders have been received.

“Despite the ramp-up of the new launches, delays in delivery due to regulatory requirements in North America and the still challenging market situation in China, we were able to maintain deliveries at a stable level,” says Detlev von Platen, Member of the Executive Board for Sales and Marketing at Porsche AG.

When it comes to individual markets, Porsche had the best results in Germany where it delivered 11,274 cars (+37%), while in the rest of Europe it delivered 20,044 cars (+9%). Other markets recorded a decline in sales, which can be attributed to the currently tense economic situation in the Chinese market. In China, Porsche sold only 16,340 vehicles (-24%), while in North America it delivered 15,087 vehicles, which is 23% less compared to Q1 2023. In the rest of the world, 14,895 cars were sold (+14).

Source: Porsche