Applicable models
Taycan model year 2025
Panamera model year 2024
Macan Electric from model year 2024
Cayenne model year 2024
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).
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Applicable models How does time-controlled charging work? How does location-based charging work? How can I override the departure timer for immediate charging?
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.
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.
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.
If the car is within 250 metres of the address and is plugged in, the charging process starts automatically.
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 100%, regardless of the timer.