Porsche enhances Taycan driving experience with E-Shift, track kit, and AI infotainment
Porsche introduces E-Shift virtual gear changes, Manthey Kit for track performance, and a new infotainment generation with AI voice control for the 2027 Taycan model year.
6:55.533 min
700 km
25 W
What Happened
Porsche is updating the Taycan for the 2027 model year with a focus on emotional driving. The new E-Shift option simulates eight-speed gear changes with shift jerks and a revised Electric Sport Sound. A Manthey Kit is available for the first time on an electric Porsche, enhancing aerodynamics, chassis, and powertrain for the Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach Package.
up to 700 kmkm
Achieved with low-rolling-resistance summer tyres and Performance Battery Plus on the rear-wheel-drive Taycan sports sedan.
- E-Shift virtual gear changes with paddle shifters
- Manthey Kit for increased track performance
- New Porsche Digital Interaction infotainment with AI voice control
- Themes app for personalized display
- Faster OTA updates and 25W wireless charging
“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.”
Why this matters
The updates aim to make electric driving more emotive with simulated gear shifts and sport sound, while also improving track capability and range, showing Porsche's commitment to EV performance.
Terms in This Story
- E-Shift
- A system that simulates gear changes in an electric vehicle using virtual gears and shift paddles.
- Manthey Kit
- A performance package developed by Porsche's motorsport partner Manthey, including aerodynamic and chassis upgrades.
- WLTP
- Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure, a standard for measuring fuel consumption and electric range.
- OTA
- Over-the-air updates, allowing software updates to be downloaded wirelessly to the vehicle.
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