2027 Porsche Taycan Receives Major Updates: E-Shift, New Infotainment, NACS Port, and Larger Battery

Porsche’s 2027 Taycan lineup adds a virtual-gear-shift system (E-Shift) that simulates eight gears with paddle shifters, a reinterpreted Porsche Electric Sport Sound, and a virtual rev counter. The new infotainment generation, branded Porsche Digital Interaction, offers a minimalist UI, AI-assisted Voice Pilot, 3-D vehicle-model visualisation, configurable widgets, and deeper Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto® integration. A native North American Charging Standard (NACS) DC fast-charging port replaces the passenger-side J1772-CCS plug on all models except the Turbo GT with Weissach Package, which retains a driver-side J1772-CCS port. The 105 kWh Performance Battery Plus becomes standard across the range, supporting up to 320 kW charging at 800 V stations. Summer tyres with low rolling resistance raise WLTP range by up to 20 km, delivering a maximum of 700 km (? 671 km for the Sport Turismo). The Manthey Kit, now factory-orderable, adds aerodynamic, chassis and power-train upgrades to the Turbo GT Weissach configuration.

The Drive

Since its 2020 debut, the Taycan has been Porsche’s flagship electric sports sedan. A 2024 mid-life refresh introduced incremental efficiency gains, but slowing sales in key markets prompted a more extensive 2027 overhaul to reinforce performance and broaden appeal.

Porsche is enhancing the driving experience of all Taycan models

• Battery: 105 kWh Performance Battery Plus (standard)

The Drive

• Charging: 320 kW at 800 V; 18 min from 10 % to 80 % on 800 V chargers

Ars Technica

• Range: WLTP up to 700 km (rear-wheel-drive); up to 671 km for Sport Turismo

Porsche is enhancing the driving experience of all Taycan models

• Tyres: 20-inch low-rolling-resistance summer tyres, +20 km range

Porsche is enhancing the driving experience of all Taycan models

• E-Shift: eight simulated gears, paddle-shifters, virtual rev limiter, gear-specific drag torque

Porsche is enhancing the driving experience of all Taycan models

• Manthey Kit: aerodynamic, chassis, power-train optimisation; Nürburgring Nordschleife lap 6:55.533 (electric executive cars)

Porsche is enhancing the driving experience of all Taycan models

Porsche’s Head of the model line, Kevin Giek, said the updates “strengthen the Taycan in all relevant areas” by delivering a more emotive driving experience, greater track performance, and more intuitive operation. Porsche also highlighted that the AI-driven Voice Pilot enables natural conversation and that the new NACS port eliminates the need for adapters when using Tesla-network chargers.

Porsche is enhancing the driving experience of all Taycan models

Industry observers note that Porsche executives previously questioned the suitability of virtual gear shifting for an electric vehicle, describing it as “not the proper approach.” Additionally, Ars Technica points out that Taycan sales have declined since its launch, suggesting that the extensive feature set may be a response to waning market momentum rather than pure innovation.

Porsche is enhancing the driving experience of all Taycan models

Test driver Lars Kern set a record 6:55.533 min lap on the Nürburgring Nordschleife in a Manthey-Kit-equipped Turbo GT, demonstrating the performance impact of the new package.

Porsche is enhancing the driving experience of all Taycan models

The press release lists a WLTP range of 700 km, while The Drive cites 671 km for the Sport Turismo variant. MotorTrend reports the NACS port is unavailable on the Turbo GT Weissach model, a detail echoed by The Drive but omitted from the official Porsche announcement. The status of the Performance Battery Plus as optional (press release) versus standard (MotorTrend, The Drive) also varies across sources.

MotorTrend

• “By introducing comprehensive innovations for the model year change, we are strengthening the Taycan in all relevant areas: the latest models offer a more emotive driving experience, greater track performance and more intuitive and customisable operation,” — Kevin Giek, Head of the model line

Porsche is enhancing the driving experience of all Taycan models

• “more emotive electric sport sound.” — Porsche (The Drive)

The Drive

• “The new generation of infotainment, featuring a modern operating concept, enhanced smartphone integration and voice control with artificial intelligence (AI) complements the update.” — Porsche press release

Porsche is enhancing the driving experience of all Taycan models

• “With the new E-Shift option, Porsche is enhancing the emotive driving experience of all Taycan models.” — Porsche press release

Porsche is enhancing the driving experience of all Taycan models

• “The new Manthey Kit with extensive aerodynamic, chassis and powertrain optimisations significantly increases the performance of the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach Package.” — Porsche press release

Porsche is enhancing the driving experience of all Taycan models

• “They increase the driving range by up to 20 km and, in combination with the Performance Battery Plus, enable a WLTP range of up to 700 km for the first time³.” — Porsche press release

Porsche is enhancing the driving experience of all Taycan models

Orders for the 2027 Taycan opened in June 2026, with deliveries slated for fall 2026. Porsche plans OTA updates for the infotainment system and will monitor market response to the E-Shift and NACS features for future model-year decisions.

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