Porsche is intensifying the driving experience of all 2027 Taycan variants with a new E-Shift system featuring virtual gear changes and a more emotive Electric Sport Sound. A next-generation infotainment system with AI voice control, enhanced smartphone integration, and intelligent navigation rounds out the update.
E-Shift and Virtual Gear Changes
The new E-Shift option, available across all Taycan models, elevates the emotional driving experience. Virtual gear changes with perceptible shift motion, a reinterpreted Porsche Electric Sport Sound, and a virtual rev counter combine to create a multi-sensory driving experience. Paddles on the GT Sport steering wheel allow drivers to switch between eight simulated gears. The system is activated via an additional mode switch on the steering wheel.
Factory-Fitted Manthey Kit
For the first time, the Manthey Kit is available from the factory on the Taycan Turbo GT with the Weissach package. This track-focused upgrade enhances aerodynamics, handling, and braking performance for even greater lap times.
New Infotainment Software
The new model year introduces the Porsche Digital Interaction operating concept, offering a modern, minimalist design. Features include a 3D vehicle model in the actual colour of the customer's car, freely configurable widgets, and improved voice control with AI-supported Voice Pilot. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration has been expanded, and navigation now includes precise online route calculation, 3D building displays, and an optimized Charging Planner. Over-the-air updates for the infotainment system and a smartphone tray with a magnetic ring mount offering up to 25 watts of charging power complete the update.
Performance Battery Plus Standard on Taycan 4S
All Taycan 4S variants now come equipped with the larger Performance Battery Plus as standard equipment. The 105 kWh pack features a higher maximum charge rate of 320 kW on compatible 800-volt DC fast charging stations. A battery state of health display is also included.
Charging Updates
The passenger-side DC fast charging port is now NACS native, while the driver-side AC port remains J1772. This allows for seamless charging at Tesla Superchargers and other NACS-compatible networks without an adapter.
Quotes from Porsche
“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, as well as more intuitive and customizable operation,” says Kevin Giek, Head of the model line.
The Porsche Digital Interaction system already provides an intuitive user experience in Cayenne Electric models. In addition to the Taycan, this new generation of infotainment will also be introduced in the Panamera, the combustion-engined Cayenne, and the 911 at the start of the model year.
