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Porsche Taycan facelift with expected 1,000 hp and 3 motors already being tested

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When the Porsche Taycan was released, the reigning all-electric sedan champion was the Tesla Model S Performance. The Tesla Model S Performance was succeeded by the Model S Plaid, a tri-motor all-electric sedan that features 1,000 horsepower and a 0-60 mph time of 1.99 A lot has happened since then. seconds under optimal conditions.

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Porsche updates the Taycan; more range, more connectivity, more colors

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The Porsche Taycan and Taycan Cross Turismo will start the new model year (2022) in September with a number of upgrades , perhaps foremost among them an increase in range. In Normal and Range modes, the front electric motor is almost completely decoupled and de-energized in the partial load range in the all-wheel drive models.

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Porsche upgrades the 2025 Taycan with more range, performance, and fast charging

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Porsche’s electric sports received a major upgrade for the 2025 model year. The new Porsche Taycan features longer range, more performance, and fast charging capabilities. 2025 Porsche Taycan gets even more performance Porsche has been testing the new Taycan model for several months now, and it’s finally here.

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Audi teases sporty new e-tron GT with Porsche Taycan Turbo power

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Audi’s refreshed e-tron GT is expected to pull upgrades from the new Porsche Taycan Turbo. Like the Porsche Taycan, Audi’s e-tron GT was one of the first EVs in terms of performance and style to be discussed alongside the Tesla Model S. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. Now, it’s Audi’s turn for a refresh.

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Plug-in hybrid model now tops the Porsche Cayenne range

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The Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid and the Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid Coupé draw their system output of 500 kW from the intelligent interaction of a four-liter V8 engine (404 kW/550 PS) and an electric motor integrated into the eight-speed Tiptronic S transmission (100 kW/136 PS). Both models accelerate from a standing start to 100 km/h in 3.8

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Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche and Scout brands to adopt Tesla’s NACS

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Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche will adopt Tesla’s NACS charging port beginning in 2025, as announced on Tuesday in a press release. Additionally, VW’s new brand Scout Motors will include the Tesla charging port when its EVs go on sale.

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Mercedes-AMG teases first look at its sporty electric supercar poised to rival Porsche, Lucid

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Shown drifting across a frozen lake during testing, the sporty Mercedes-AMG EV will rival the new +1,000 hp Porsche Taycan Turbo GT and +1,200 hp Lucid Air Sapphire. The concept is based on axial-flux motor tech developed by Mercedes-owned Yasa. Performance EVs Horsepower 0 to 60 mph Starting Price Porsche Taycan Turbo GT 1,093 2.10

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