How to enable Plug & Charge in your Porsche Taycan

Plug & Charge allows you to conveniently charge your Taycan without the need for external identification – such as an app, RFID card or credit card – at the charger. After plugging in the charging cable, your car will automatically communicate with the Plug & Charge-enabled charging station and allow the charging process to start automatically.

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Applicable models
How to activate Plug & Charge
How to activate the Porsche Charging Service and install the Plug & Charge certificate

Applicable models

Taycan from model years 2021.

Identify your model year

How to activate Plug & Charge

To use Plug & Charge:

Ensure Plug & Charge is activated in your car.

Have an active Porsche Charging Service subscription. The required certificate is generated and installed automatically through the charging service.

Steps to activate in PCM:

Tap  Home > Charge > Overview > Three dots icon

Select  Activate Plug & Charge

Please note:

If a Plug & Charge option does not appear in your PCM, your car’s software will need to be updated. In order to do so, you’ll need to contact your local Porsche Center and arrange an appointment.

Plug & Charge for the Taycan is only available from software version Cluster 33 with the 11-kW On-Board Charger. For the 22-kW On-Board Charger, Plug & Charge is only available with HW H14 & VR15 SW 1254. For further details, please contact our Customer Service department (details below).

How to activate the Porsche Charging Service and install the Plug & Charge certificate

There’s no need to manually install a certificate with the Porsche Charging Service. After the Porsche Charging Service and Plug & Charge in the PCM of your car have been activated, you’re all set to charge. For more details about how to activate the Porsche Charging Service, please visit How can I manage my Porsche Charging Service?.

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