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How do I operate the instrument cluster in the Taycan?

The Taycan features a fully digital instrument cluster in the characteristic tube design. It is clearly driver-oriented and offers a variety of individually relevant views. Depending on the selected display, information on driving mode, assistance systems, navigation, media and other vehicle functions is shown.

Table of Contents

  1. Applicable models
  2. Layout and Display Options
    1. Left Tube - Display Options
    2. Center Tube - Display Options
    3. Right Tube - Display Options
    4. Special Display Mode
  3. Personalisation
  4. Apple CarPlay & Android Auto

Layout and Display Options

The instrument cluster consists of three digital tubes, each freely configurable. 

Left Tube - Display Options

Driver assistance Traffic sign recognition G-Force Tire pressure Charging status 

Center Tube - Display Options

Power meter 3D driver assistance view with environment model and detected vehicles and road users Map Expanded map Minimal view 

Right Tube - Display Options

Sport Chrono Trip data Navigation Drive mode Media 

Special Display Mode

The navigation map can be shown in two styles: minimal or expanded. In expanded mode, the map spans all three tubes.

Personalisation

Porsche Taycan instrument cluster showing the right display tube being customized using the steering wheel control.

Each tube can be individually configured - for example, to display navigation, media, energy flow, consumption, driver assistance systems, Sport Chrono, and more. Configuration is done via the toggle switch and scroll wheel on the steering wheel.

All settings are saved to the driver profile and will be automatically restored the next time the same profile is used.

Apple CarPlay & Android Auto

german for: Porsche Taycan instrument cluster showing Apple CarPlay information in the right display tube, including navigation directions and media playback.

When a smartphone is connected via Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, the right tube displays information such as:

Navigation prompts Maps and Media information Call list Currently playing track

Media playback can be controlled using the skip button on the left-hand steering wheel spoke, which allows you to skip tracks, pause or play music.

Consumption and Emissions

Taycan (WLTP)*: Electrical consumption combined (model range): 3.6 - 3.2 mi/kWh, Range combined (model range): 372 – 422 miles, CO2 emissions combined* (model range): 0 g/km

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