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Porsche Taycan: Battery Warranty

High-voltage battery coverage

Model yearTermCapacity Warranted Value
20208 years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first100% of net battery capacity at first delivery or first use; 80% within the first 3 years/37,500 miles; 70% within the first 8 years/100,000 miles
20218 years or 80,000 miles, whichever comes first (original printing); 8 years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first (January 2024 edition)100% of net battery capacity at first delivery or first use; 80% within the first 3 years/37,500 miles; 70% within the first 8 years/80,000 miles (original printing) or the first 8 years/100,000 miles (January 2024 edition)
20228 years or 80,000 miles, whichever comes first (original printing); 8 years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first (January 2024 edition)100% of net battery capacity at first delivery or first use; 80% within the first 3 years/37,500 miles; 70% within the first 8 years/80,000 miles (original printing) or the first 8 years/100,000 miles (January 2024 edition)
20238 years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first100% of net battery capacity at first delivery or first use; 80% within the first 3 years/37,500 miles; 70% within the first 8 years/100,000 miles
20248 years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first100% of net battery capacity at first delivery or first use; 80% within the first 3 years/37,500 miles; 70% within the first 8 years/100,000 miles
20258 years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first100% of net battery capacity at first delivery or first use; 80% within the first 3 years/37,500 miles; 70% within the first 8 years/100,000 miles
20268 years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first80% of net battery capacity within the first 3 years/37,500 miles; 70% within the first 8 years/100,000 miles
20278 years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first80% of net battery capacity within the first 3 years/37,500 miles; 70% within the first 8 years/100,000 miles
  • Net battery capacity below the Warranted Value, in a capacity measurement performed at a Porsche authorized dealer (2020 through 2023) or authorized Center (2024 through 2027), is "excessive loss of capacity," which the battery coverage includes.

Coverage at a glance

ItemAnswer
What is coveredThe high-voltage battery, against defects in materials or workmanship and against excessive loss of capacity
Clock startsThe date the car is first delivered to the first retail purchaser or the date it is first used as a demonstrator, lease, or company car, whichever comes first
Who is coveredThe owner of a Porsche vehicle distributed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA) and sold by an authorized Porsche dealer (2020 through 2023) or Porsche Center (2024 through 2027) in the United States
Repair standardPCNA repairs the battery or replaces it with a new, reconditioned, or remanufactured part, at its sole discretion; the repaired or replacement battery has at least the Warranted Value of energy capacity, and the warranty repair or replacement may not return net battery capacity to 100%
How capacity is measuredThe measurement method is at PCNA's sole discretion
Condition of coverageThe owner consents to the authorized dealer or Center accessing data stored on vehicle systems for diagnosis and repair; failure to do so results in denial of warranty coverage
Gradual energy or power lossCovered only to the extent of the High-Voltage Battery Coverage above

What is not covered

Every booklet excludes damage to, malfunction of, or excessive loss of capacity of the high-voltage battery directly or indirectly caused by abuse, misuse, negligence, accident, improper maintenance, operation, storage, or transport, including but not limited to:

  • Permanently removing the high-voltage battery from the vehicle or opening its case improperly and no longer operating the battery in combination with the vehicle.
  • Failure to observe the provisions relating to the operation, treatment and care of the vehicle, including information regarding the care and charging of the high-voltage battery, set out in the Owner's Manual.
  • Subjecting the vehicle to improper treatment or excessive demands (e.g., using it in motorsport competitions), or otherwise overstraining or overloading it.
  • The high-voltage battery coming into direct contact with open flame.
  • The high-voltage battery being immersed in water or fluids.
  • The high-voltage battery being cleaned with high-pressure jet or steam cleaners, or aggressive liquids being used on it.
  • The high-voltage battery being damaged by outside or external influences (e.g., an accident, hail, flood).
  • Failure to notify PCNA of any defect without undue delay.
  • Failure to give PCNA an opportunity to rectify defects without undue delay, despite having been requested to do so.
  • Improper repairs, improper maintenance or improper care, unless done by an authorized Porsche dealer or Center when providing a warranty service.
  • Parts installed in or fitted to the vehicle whose use PCNA had not approved, or modification of the vehicle in a manner PCNA did not approve (e.g., tuning).
  • Leaving the vehicle for over 14 days where the battery reaches a zero or near zero state of charge.
  • Physically damaging the high-voltage battery, or intentionally attempting, by physical means, programming, or other methods, to extend (other than as specified in the Owner's Manual and any documentation provided by PCNA) or reduce its life.
  • Neglecting to follow correct charging procedures (2020 through 2024) or recommended charging procedures (2025 through 2027).
  • Use of incompatible charging devices.

See it for yourself

Scope note

US market, model years 2020 through 2027, from the Warranty and Customer Information booklet Porsche Cars North America lists for each year on its US warranty page. The 2020 through 2023 booklets are Taycan editions and the 2024 through 2027 booklets are Porsche's Battery Electric Vehicle editions; for 2021 and 2022 the rows cite both Porsche's original printing and its January 2024 edition. The booklet delivered with a specific car is the authority for that car.