Porsche has recalled several thousand electric Taycans, whose batteries are at risk of catching fire, the manufacturer confirmed on Thursday. A defect in the cells of certain batteries could cause a short circuit and cause a fire, a spokesperson for the brand told AFP.
The German brand first identified 858 units of the Taycan, its first electric model, and withdrew them from the market in January 2024. After in-depth analysis, other vehicles that could potentially be affected are subject to a new recall.
2,936 of these sports sedans showed “anomalies” in the battery module parameters, according to data collected by Porsche. They are called again to change certain modules, an operation that involves removing and opening the large 600 kilo battery, located under the car. Another 4,522 Taycans could not be analyzed and must therefore be returned to the workshop for verification.
Renault, Ford and GM have already made similar recalls
Renault, Ford and GM had already carried out similar recalls of defective batteries. The Taycan’s battery cells are supplied by Korean electronics giant LG, while the batteries are assembled in Germany before being installed under the car at Porsche’s plant in Zuffenhausen.
Launched in 2019, the Taycan sold more than 40,000 units in 2023 (+16.7% in one year). This first electric model is essential for the German brand, which plans to sell 80% of electric cars by 2030. The brand has just presented a new version of the Taycan and is little by little electrifying the rest of its range, from the small SUV Macan until year to the 718 sports car in 2025. The Taycan also has the advantage of attracting a majority (60%) of new customers to the Porsche fold, depending on the brand.
Source: BFM TV
