AC charging: Charging using alternating current. However, electric cars store direct current (DC) in the battery. Alternating current must therefore be converted into direct current. This is done by the on-board charger in the vehicle.
Combined Charging System (CCS): The CCS plug is a combined plug for AC and DC charging. Normal alternating current (AC) flows through the upper, round part, direct current (DC) is transmitted through the two contacts in the lower part and is also used for high-power charging. Porsche uses the Combined Charging System as standard in Europe (CCS2) and the USA (CCS1). For Japan and China, Porsche offers the local standards (IGBT, Chademo).
DC charging: Charging using direct current (DC). Here, the current is charged directly into the battery without further conversion; the rectifier is installed in the charging station.
Home Check: An electrician checks the possibilities for home charging and produces a no-obligation quotation for installation. Porsche is working with The Mobility House for Home Checks.
Mode 3 charging cable: Connecting cable between the electric car and public charging station or wallbox. This permits faster charging at a domestic (Schuko-type) socket than with a Mode 2 charging cable.
Plug & Charge: Taycan drivers merely have to plug in the charging cable and charging is underway. Authentication data is saved in the vehicle. As a result, the charging station automatically identifies the connected vehicle. ISO standard 15118 ensures that the communication between infrastructure and the vehicle is tamper-proof. Payments are also processed automatically. Plug & Charge is already operational at Ionity charging stations in Germany, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Italy and the Czech Republic. Twelve more European countries will follow at the start of 2021. In the US and Canada, Plug & Charge will also be available from Electrify America and Electrify Canada at many charging points as of the start of 2021.
Porsche Charging Pre-Check: First online-based assessment of home charging possibilities. The customer receives a personal Pre-Check ID. This can be shared with a Porsche Centre or an electrician for more in-depth advice, such as with the Home Check.
Porsche Home Energy Manager: The intelligent energy management system optimises the home charging process in terms of power output, time and costs.
Porsche Mobile Charger Plus/Porsche Mobile Charger Connect: Chargers for charging at household or industrial sockets. Available with a power rating of 9.6 or 11 kW (Porsche Mobile Charger Plus) and 7.2 or 22 kW (Porsche Mobile Charger Connect), the Porsche Mobile Charger Connect can be configured and operated via Wi-Fi and has a five-inch touch display. The two units are supplied with both cables. A basic-version wall holder for installation is also included in the scope of delivery.