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What is the Porsche Charging Planner and how can I use it?

The Porsche Charging Planner helps you plan routes with required charging stops through the My Porsche app or Porsche Communication Management (PCM) infotainment system. It also preconditions the battery, optimizing charging performance and reducing travel time.

This article applies to:

Taycan 2020–present

Macan Electric 2024–present

Table of Content

  1. How to activate the Porsche Charging Planner
  2. How to navigate to a destination using the Porsche Charging Planner 
  3. How to plan a route in the My Porsche app 
  4. How do I manually find the nearest charging station?
  5. Frequently asked questions
  6. Video tutorial | Spot On – Your Porsche Instruction Guide – Porsche Charging Planner

How to activate the Porsche Charging Planner

To use the Charging Planner, activate the Porsche Connect Service and Porsche Charging Service in your Porsche account, and enable the Charging Planner in your vehicle's PCM:

Tap NavigationSelect the three dots icon Tap Charging Planning Select the check box for Porsche Charging Planner

Tap Navigation Tap the settings icon in the bottom left-hand corner of the map Tap Charging Settings Use the slider to enable the Porsche Charging Planner 

The Porsche Charging Planner is integrated into your car’s navigation and plans routes, including required charging stops. In addition to your charging stops, you can also show Points of Interest (POIs) close to your stops, depending on the model of your car. You can also plan a route in the My Porsche app, including relevant charging stops, and send it to your vehicle.

How to navigate to a destination using the Porsche Charging Planner 

In PCM, tap  Navigation Click the magnifying glass and enter your destination Adjust settings for minimum arrival state of charge if needed 

 The Planner calculates the fastest route, factoring in traffic, charging station power levels, and estimated charging times. As you drive, the PCM displays:  

Planned charging stations Battery charge level upon reaching the station Estimated arrival time at the station Distance to the station Charging duration Battery charge level at your destination Nearby points of interest (POIs) 

 Note: Real-time details like station availability or payment options depend on the provider and may vary by location. 

How to plan a route in the My Porsche app 

Open the My Porsche app (login required) Tap  Map, search for your destination, and select it Tap  Plan In the Route tab, set the departure time and add stopovers if needed In the  Charging  tab, you can set: 
Battery state of charge at departure Minimum state of charge for charging stops and final destination Preferences for Porsche Charging Service stations 
Tap  Calculate route Tap  Send to send the route to your car 

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How do I manually find the nearest charging station?

In addition to automated charging planning, charging stations can also be planned manually. To do this, proceed as follows:

The PCM can suggest a route to an available Porsche charging station nearby if the car’s charge is low.  

In your car’s PCM: 

Tap NavigationTap the magnifying lens iconTap the charging station icon

Nearby charging stations will be displayed on a charging map. You can start route guidance by clicking the charging station name. Clicking the three dots will show detailed information about the respective charging station. 

When you select Porsche Charging Service, your PCM will only show charging stations that are part of the Porsche charging network. 

When selecting Quick charging stations, it will only show results of quick charging stations (more than 50kW).

Open the My Porsche appGo to MapType in the destination you want to go to or charge at and select the relevant oneOn the map view, click Show charging stations at the top of the pageCharging stations nearby will be displayed. Select a charging station by tapping on the relevant icon on the map

The charging station address will be displayed and you can click it to get more details. You can also send the destination to your car by clicking the corresponding button.

Frequently asked questions

Because of the fast expansion of the public charging network, sometimes not all existing charging points will be available in the PCM or My Porsche app.  

If you encounter any issues with charging points in My Porsche or the PCM, please contact Porsche Customer Service (details below).  

Cold weather can reduce range due to heating functions. Use battery preconditioning during charging to improve performance and minimize range loss.

Range depends on driving style, comfort features, aerodynamics, and road conditions. Drive efficiently, limit comfort features like heating, and avoid unnecessary add-ons like roof boxes to maximize range.

Your car notifies you in advance if the battery is low. Use the Charging Planner to schedule charging stops and ensure adequate charge at your destination.

No, partial charging won't harm the battery and can save time. Charging to ~80% is often sufficient unless additional range is required. Please also follow the general charging and care instructions in your Porsche Owner's Manual.

Video tutorial | Spot On – Your Porsche Instruction Guide – Porsche Charging Planner

Spot On is a video series that explains different features of your Porsche. In this episode, discover how you can improve  the charging performance of your Taycan and overall travel time for long-distance routes with the Porsche Charging Planner.

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