How does recuperation work in the Taycan?
Your Taycan recovers energy when braking and feeds it into the high-voltage battery, where it is converted into forward motion. This process is known as recuperation and increases efficiency in everyday driving and on long journeys.
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Applicable models Benefits of Recuperation Function Drive Modes Settings
Benefits of Recuperation
Function
When braking, the electric drive works as a generator and recuperates electrical energy. In many everyday situations, the Taycan brakes noticeably without hydraulic brakes. Only when deceleration increases does the system add the mechanical brake - seamlessly and without a noticeable transition. This interaction is known as blending.
The recuperation strategy adapts to the driving situation, battery temperature and state of charge.
Drive Modes
The recuperation levels automatically adapt to the selected driving mode:
Tip: Check your state of charge (SoC) on your next downhill ride - thanks to efficient recuperation, you may arrive in the valley with more energy than you used for the uphill ride.
Settings
Path to settings in the PCM:
Car > Drive > Drive Mode
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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