Porsche has announced an agreement with Electrify Canada to provide the all-electric Taycan with three years of inclusive charging at Electrify Canada public charging stations across the country.
This charging benefit will be included in the price of the Taycan, which starts at C$119,400 (£70,040) for the Taycan 4S, C$173,900 (£102,010) for the Taycan Turbo, and C$213,900 (£125,475) for the Taycan Turbo S.
Electrify Canada highway and metro stations, and many Porsche dealers, will offer DC fast charging at levels of power up to 350kW.
The Taycan’s maximum charging power is 270kW. Using 800V technology and a combined charging system plug, it will be able to recharge from 5% to 80% SoC (state of charge) in 22.5 minutes – reportedly the fastest in today’s automotive market.
Marc Ouayoun, president and CEO of Porsche Cars Canada, said: “The burgeoning Electrify Canada charging network will allow future owners of the first all-electric Porsche to free themselves from range anxiety making their drive on some of Canada’s most iconic roads even more rewarding.”
Taycan customers will receive three years of complimentary 30-minute charging at Electrify Canada locations, subject to certain terms and conditions.
The nationwide ultra-fast charging network will see the opening of 32 stations through 2020. These will be spaced along multiple routes on or near key highways and in major metro areas in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, and Quebec.
Each location will have an average of four charging dispensers with a minimum of one 350kW charger per site, with additional chargers delivering up to 150kW.
New charging options for the Taycan will include a Porsche-designed home system. Details of the system and installation options have yet to be released.
