The published kilometre (km) range figure for all-electric vehicles is the WLTP combined vehicle high range based on laboratory test results from Porsche AG conducted in accordance with the applicable ADR using the Worldwide harmonised Light vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP) and is for vehicle comparison purposes only. The actual achievable real world consumption and km range you will experience can be less than the published data, depending on numerous factors such as speed, traffic and weather conditions, driving habits, elevation change, how much weight the vehicle is carrying, battery state of health/age, use of vehicle features/accessories such as heating or air-conditioning and wheels/tyres among others.
Range
Using the battery
A lithium-ion battery is subject to physical and chemical ageing, as well as wear and tear. This leads to a reduction in the usable energy content of the battery, influenced by user behaviour and environmental conditions. As the battery ages, the range decreases and the charging time increases.
Due to the effect of temperature on the battery-powered drive and charging performance, as well as the battery life, please observe the following:
If possible, avoid permanent ambient temperatures in excess of 30°C, such as when parking in direct sunlight for prolonged periods.
If parking in ambient temperatures in excess of 30°C cannot be avoided, connect the car to the mains after use and charge the high-voltage battery with alternating current (AC) to a maximum state of charge of 80%.
For prolonged idle periods of more than two weeks, the car should be kept in an ambient temperature of between 0°C and 20°C, if possible, and the battery charge status maintained between 20 % and 50 % during this idle period.
For daily charging of the car, the maximum battery charging condition of the high-voltage battery should be set at approximately 80%.
Use the battery saving function if it is available in your vehicle. The activated function promotes a long battery life. The charging target is set to 80%. In addition, the battery is conditioned at high ambient temperatures. This may reduce the battery charge.
Charging output
The specified charging outputs and times can vary due to physical and chemical limits, depending on factors such as the available output of the country-specific energy infrastructure, the customer's own domestic installation, the temperature, cabin pre-conditioning and battery charging condition, as well as the age of the battery. The actual charging times may therefore take significantly longer than those specified.
The specified best DC charging time (DC = direct current) for increasing the charge level from 10% to 80% requires a CCS fast-charging station (CCS = Combined Charging System) with a power output that exceeds the maximum charging power of the vehicle and with more than 850 V, as well as a preconditioned battery. The same prerequisites apply for determining the specified WLTP range recharged in ten minutes.
For physical and chemical reasons, the charging speed decreases as the battery approaches its maximum energy content. Therefore, it usually makes sense to use fast DC charging to only charge the battery up to 80% or up to the required range.
Charging losses occur during charging, which depend on various factors. These include, for example, the state of charge, the charging power, the battery temperature, battery state of health/age, the use of AC (alternating current) or DC (direct current) and the use of vehicle features, such as air conditioning and heating.
The predominant use of CCS fast-charging pedestals leads to a long-term increase in charging times. For daily charging at home, AC charging (AC = alternating current) is recommended; in the case of DC charging, a charging output of no more than 50 kW is recommended. Using an industrial electrical outlet (AC) will result in improved efficiency and a much shorter charging duration compared to using a household socket.
Drive power
In battery-electric vehicles, the available drive power depends on various factors, such as the duration of the power demand, the speed range, the battery charging condition and temperature, as well as the temperature of the drives. The specified power outputs are available in a very limited time window during the acceleration process and may be limited, for example, if the battery temperature is high after a quick charge or if the battery is cold due to winter conditions.
The communicated acceleration values are determined using the overboost power output in combination with Launch Control, at high battery charging conditions and with the battery at operating temperature. Due to physical limitations, this maximum power output can be accessed multiple times, but not endlessly in succession."