On Wednesday, September 4, Porsche AG simultaneously held the world premiere of the Taycan, Porsche's first all-electric sports car, across three continents: North America, China, and Europe.

The Taycan, an all-electric four-door sports saloon that has previously set records on the Nürburgring Nordschleife and undergone demo runs in various locations including China, has now made its highly anticipated debut. It is the first production vehicle to feature an 800-volt system voltage, rather than the 400-volt systems found in previous EVs.

The initial offerings are the top-tier Taycan Turbo S, which generates a maximum overboost output of 560 kW (761 PS), and the Taycan Turbo with a maximum output of 500 kW (680 PS). Both models are equipped with one motor on each of the front and rear axles, providing all-wheel drive. Their top speed is 260 km/h. The Turbo S accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.8 seconds, while the Turbo achieves this in 3.2 seconds. The Taycan Turbo S has a range of up to 412 km, and the Turbo up to 450 km.

Following these two models, a less powerful all-wheel-drive variant is scheduled for announcement within this year. Furthermore, the debut of the Taycan Cross Turismo as a derivative model is slated for the end of 2020.

The exterior features a sporty, sloping roofline that descends towards the rear, complemented by strongly curved fenders and a deeply sculpted side section. Inside, an intuitive interface has been adopted for ease of operation. It also includes a voice control function that responds to commands simply by saying, "Hey, Porsche."

What is particularly noteworthy is the short charging time. Thanks to the Taycan's 800-volt system voltage, using direct current (DC) from a high-power charging network allows the battery to be charged with enough energy for up to 100 km of range in approximately 5 minutes. In ideal conditions, charging from 5% to 80% takes 22 minutes and 30 seconds. The vehicle can also be charged at home using alternating current (AC) up to 11 kW. Additionally, regenerative braking has been implemented to efficiently utilize the energy charged.

The introduction timing, specifications, and pricing for Japan remain undecided. We await further information.