In addition to the development of truly engaging vehicles, a customer-friendly charging infrastructure and intelligent charging solutions are the keys to the success of electromobility. This is why Porsche is setting a fast pace in this area: and investing further in its Porsche Destination Charging infrastructure. This part of the charging network will include charging points with three-phase 400-volt alternating current (AC) and 11 kW power output. There are currently more than 1,800 charging points in over 50 countries, with stations located at selected hotels, airports, museums, shopping malls, sports clubs and marinas. Porsche customers with a plug-in hybrid model or Taycan can charge their car at them for free.
The two chargers, which are available as genuine accessories, now offer more power and thus a shorter charging time when connected to a household or industrial socket: the Porsche Mobile Charger Plus has a charging capacity of up to 11 kW. An on-board AC charger with 22 kW is also available as an option for Taycan customers. With this unit, the battery charges in around half the time it takes the standard 11-kW charger with alternating current. This option will be available from the end of 2020.
Support for the home charging solution
Porsche equips each hybrid model with a charging cable for mobile use as standard. However, most charging operations take place at home. Porsche supports customers with competent advice and safe installation of the different types of charging equipment, and also with the Porsche Home Energy Manager intelligent charging management system.
The manufacturer offers a multi-step check of each individual charging situation. In the Porsche Charging Pre-Check, interested parties can find out at an early stage whether charging at their home is generally possible. In a short online survey, information on the living and parking space situation, existing power connections and Internet availability is collected. Based on the responses, the potential customer will receive an initial forecast. If an individual consultation is requested, prospective customers can forward their Pre-Check-ID to a Porsche Centre.
The Porsche Centres also make it possible to have a Home Check performed before the vehicle is purchased. An electrician will check the conditions on site and can also install the charging station at a later date. The Porsche Centre receives a report from this home visit in order to be able to provide the customer with the best possible advice on the choice of charging equipment.
Porsche Mobile Charger Plus
The Porsche Mobile Charger Plus, the successor to the Porsche Mobile Charger, is available for connection to a household or industrial socket in order to charge the Porsche hybrid models. This charger is now especially powerful and can charge the vehicle even faster.
Home Energy Manager and intelligent charging functions*
The Home Energy Manager can be integrated into the domestic power grid by an electrician and ensures problem-free and convenient charging at home. Its intelligent control centre optimises the charging process in terms of power output, time and costs. It also offers protection against overloading the domestic network (blackout protection) by reducing the charging power of the vehicle as required in the event of an imminent overload – preventing the domestic fuse from being blown.
The loyalty programme “&Charge”
“&Charge” is a digital platform where users receive electric mobility credits for their online purchases. Users are credited with “kilometres” for all purchases, bookings and other transactions handled through the online platform. These can then be redeemed as charging credit for electric vehicles or free journeys with public e-scooters and car sharing services, for example.
With “&Charge”, Porsche Digital has founded its own company in the electromobility sphere and has therefore extended its digital business portfolio. The “&Charge” platform is currently available in Germany, Austria, Belgium and the Netherlands and other countries will follow in the near future.