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How can I control the charging process automatically using the charging timer?

With the Timer function, you can customise the charging process to suit your needs, whether directly from your car or via the My Porsche app. You can choose between time-controlled or location-based charging. The departure timer function is only available when charging with alternating current (AC).

Table of Content

  1. How does time-controlled charging work?
  2. How does location-based charging work?
  3. How can I override the departure timer for immediate charging?
  4. Applicable models

How does time-controlled charging work?

You can use a departure timer to ensure that your desired charge level is reached by your planned departure time. It’s also possible to use the timer to precondition your car for a specific time.

In the My Porsche app, tap on Vehicle (or Vehicle details) > Functions > Charging > Departure Tap Add departure Enter the date and time by clicking on the pencil icon. You can also optionally select the repeat function for certain days If you want to precondition your vehicle, select Remote climate controlTap Save Tap on Send to vehicle to activate the timer 

Please note that, depending on the model/model year of your car, there may be slight differences in how the buttons in the steps below are described. 

Please note that, depending on the model/model year of your car, there may be slight differences in how the buttons in the steps below are described. 

 

PCM Home > Charge >  Departure > Add new departure Enter the departure date and time (you can optionally set timers to repeat on specific days) Enter the desired charge level If you’d like to precondition your car, activate Precool/heat. You can adjust the air conditioning settings separately in the Precool/heat menu. 

Return to the Timer menu and activate the desired timer. 

Once activated, the car will ensure that the desired state of charge is reached by the departure time and the charging process will stop. 

Tip: to delete a departure timer, swipe from right to left on the corresponding timer. 

How does location-based charging work?

Location-based charging is useful if you regularly charge at different locations, for example, at home and at work. As soon as you plug in, your car will automatically start charging based on the location.

Please note that, depending on the model/model year of your car, there may be slight differences in how the buttons in the steps below are described. 

PCM Home > Charge > Departure > Add departureTap Advanced settings / Additional settingsTap Save current locationReturn to the Timer menu and activate the desired timer

If the car is within 250 metres of the address and is plugged in, the charging process starts automatically.

In your My Porsche app, tap on your Vehicle > Functions > Charging > DepartureTap Add departureEnter a date and time by clicking on the pencil iconActivate your current location using the sliderIf you want to precondition your vehicle, select Remote climate control. You can configure the air conditioning settings separately via the Functions menu under Precool/heatTap SaveTap on Send to vehicle to activate the departure timer

Please note:

If you have compatible smart charging/energy management hardware, you can also use Optimised Charging. In this case, ensure that Plug & Charge is enabled: Tap Charging in your PCM and next tap Overview and Settings (gear icon at bottom right). Then enable Plug & Charge.

How can I override the departure timer for immediate charging?

At some public charging stations, the charging process can’t be started if a departure timer is activated. In this case, the direct charge function can be activated via the PCM or the My Porsche app. The high-voltage battery will then be charged to the set charge level, regardless of the timer.

PCM central display

Tap on Charge, then OverviewTap Direct charging to start charging immediately

My Porsche app

Tap on your Vehicle (or Vehicle Details)Tap on FunctionsTap ChargingMove the slider for Direct charging to On

Applicable models

Taycan model year 2025

Panamera model year 2024

Macan Electric from model year 2024

Cayenne model year 2024

Identify your model year

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