The Porsche E-Performance Guide – Making the switch easy

A Porsche Macan 4S and a Porsche Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo facing each other.

E-Performance guide.

The benefits

Your path to electric and hybrid sports cars.

Step into a new era of mobility and leave any reservations behind with maximum driving pleasure. Porsche E-Performance combines energetic dynamics with pioneering comfort and state-of-the-art technology.

100% electric, 100% Porsche.

Breathtaking acceleration with full torque from the very first metre. Unmistakable Porsche design with electric aesthetics. Sports car DNA with characteristic Porsche day-to-day usability. We will remain true to ourselves in the future and combine tradition with innovation.

Responsible driving pleasure.

Whether cruising in near-silence or cornering on the race track: All-electric driving is not a sacrifice, but an experience. This makes every all-electric Porsche an exciting symbol of environmentally conscious use of valuable resources.

Convenient charging.

Most charging takes place at home, usually overnight. Our recommended supplier for home installation services can support with installation of charging equipment. Charging on the road can also be easily incorporated into everyday life thanks to the Porsche Charging Planner, and Porsche Destination Charging. And the My Porsche App helps you keep an eye on everything.

Modern design. Highest quality.

Our all-electric models re-interpret the classic Porsche design language – but remain clearly recognisable as Porsche, with pronounced wheel arches, the unique Porsche flyline and a wide, sporty rear end. Always unchanged: Quality with the Porsche stamp.

Good to know

Common myths about electric cars

There are a lot of myths associated with the switch to electric cars. However, due to rapid progress, driving electric is easier than ever and many myths are long outdated. Which ones exactly? Find out more here.

A woman looking at her smartphone. A Porsche Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo can be seen in the background.

Myth #1: Charging stations are hard to find.

The My Porsche App makes finding public charging stations easy. The Porsche Charging Planner in your vehicle automatically integrates convenient charging stops along your planned route to make your journey as pleasant as possible.

A woman with a trolley suitcase standing on the side of the road next to a Porsche Macan 4.

Myth #2: Charging takes much longer than refuelling.

With 800-volt architecture and the latest battery cell technology, Porsche electric vehicles can charge remarkably quickly, meaning the difference is smaller than you might think. Since the charging process, unlike refuelling, does not need to be monitored, it also offers freedom, allowing you to conveniently charge while shopping or working. More time to breathe also leads to greater safety on long journeys. And with home charging solutions, you rarely charge on the road in everyday life.

A woman wearing a coat walking past a Porsche Taycan Turbo Cross in a city.

Myth #3: There are not enough charging options.

When it comes to charging options, many people first think of rapid charging hubs, which are always increasing in number. And there are also more and more charging stations becoming available in private car parks, for example at retail parks. Many companies also offer charging options for their employees, for convenient charging at work. With our Porsche Destination Charging partners, for example, and our own infrastructure, such as the Porsche Centre ultra-rapid chargers.

A woman standing in the door of a Porsche Macan 4S and looking at her smartphone.

Myth #4: The payment process can be confusing.

Plug in. Confirm. Charge. Utilise charging network’s mobile application to confirm pricing and payments.

The key of a Porsche being held in front of a charging pedestal.

Myth #5: Charging is complicated.

Charging is as fast as overtaking with push-to-pass technology: It happens at the push of a button. Once authenticated, you can charge at different public charging networks. The charging process can be started conveniently using the charging network app, or even with Tap & Go card payment at certain charging points. You can also see the current charging status of your sports car at any time, no matter where you are, using the My Porsche App.

Charging technology

The key to convenient charging.

Electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles use two types of charging plugs: For AC and DC charging. AC charging for plug-in hybrids – and AC and DC charging for all-electric models. The new generation of the Cayenne can even be charged wirelessly at home, if desired.

A charging plug labelled HPC plugged into the charging socket of a Porsche Taycan.

Charging plug compatibility.

Our plug-in hybrid models are equipped with an AC charging socket. Our all-electric models have two AC charging sockets – left and right. Both are compatible with the Type 2 plug, which has become the standard in Australia for charging at AC charging stations. This allows you to charge conveniently from any side, so you don’t have to awkwardly pull the cable over your car. The second charging socket on our all-electric Porsche models is also suitable for DC fast-charging stations with CCS2 connectors.

Type 2 (AC) charging plug.

A type 2 charging plug on a grey background.

This type of plug is used at AC charging stations (alternating current). Since the battery of an electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle can only accept direct current (DC), alternating current (AC) is converted in the car during the charging process.

CCS2 (DC) charging plug.

This type of plug is used at fast-charging stations (DC charging stations). At these charging stations, alternating current (AC) is converted into direct current (DC) and relayed to the battery of the electric vehicle.

Porsche Wireless Charging.¹

A Porsche Cayenne Electric stands in front of a charging plate of the Porsche Wireless Charging System.

The new Cayenne Electric can be charged inductively – at up to 11 kW. The charging plate of the Porsche Wireless Charging System is suitable for garages and carports, as well as open-air parking spaces.

¹The charging plate is an optional extra that Porsche AG expects will be available to order during the second half of 2026.

A person plugging a charging plug into the charging socket of a Porsche Macan 4S.

STATE OF CHARGE (SoC).

The ‘State of Charge’ (SoC) is the battery charging condition of an electric battery. It is calculated in relation to the maximum capacity of the battery and is usually expressed as a percentage. So 0% corresponds to an empty battery and 100% to a full battery. The SoC indicates how much range the vehicle has.

The SoC also influences the charging speed. If the SoC is below 60%, the vehicle will charge quickly. If the SoC is below 30%, it will charge even more quickly. From about 60%, battery charging slows down significantly. This is the case with all fully-electric vehicles. But a Porsche is still a sports car at the charging station. The Macan, for example, is capable of accessing over 200 kW of charging output up to about 55% state of charge. For everyday use, we recommend charging your electric Porsche to around 80%. This is the fastest, most efficient method – and it is also better for the battery.

¹Macan charging times are based on rates observed during Porsche AG testing on a test vehicle in controlled test conditions using a high speed direct current (DC) charger with a battery SoC from 10 per cent to 80 per cent SoC under optimal conditions, namely DC fast charging station supplying >270kW, >850 V, with a battery temperature of 25 °C, initial SoC of 9% and remaining range < 60 km. The actual charging time you experience will vary based on a range of factors. Please refer to the information at the bottom of Porsche's website * for further details.