Porsche has recalled the Taycan in India, however, the company has yet to make an official statement. The recall affects 176 units of the Porsche Taycan due to a possible defect with the battery module. The electric sedan owners are advised to call the nearest Porsche outlet for the fix and more details.
Porsche Taycan recall — What is the reason?
According to reports, the recall is over a manufacturing defect with the battery module from the supplier side, which could lead to a short circuit within the battery call and eventually cause a fire. This is a similar reason as to why the Audi e-tron range was recalled in India.
The vehicles affected by the recall are made between 21 October 2019 and 4 March 2024. Porsche is expected to fix the issue free of cost for the customers, however, the fix could be a complicated task as the battery pack sits on the floor of the vehicle. There are no details regarding the fix or the recall at the moment.
Porsche Taycan specifications
The all-electric Porsche Taycan is available in two variants in India and prices start at Rs 1.89 crore, ex-showroom. The Taycan is powered by a 79.2kWh battery pack, or a 93.4kWh battery pack depending on the variant and has a range of 544km. The car can accelerate from 0–100kmph in 4 seconds and can reach a top speed of 250kmph.
