Maintaining Your Porsche Taycan’s Electric Drive
Your Taycan is a high-powered machine with low maintenance demands. However, while visits to your nearest Porsche Center will be fewer and farther apart than most cars, you still need to take care of a few essentials.
Tips from Your Porsche Center: How to Get Porsche Taycan EV Maintenance Right
1. Brake Care
Although a majority of the braking in the Taycan is handled by regenerative braking, traditional brakes still play a crucial role, especially during emergency stops or when you want to stop at low speeds. Therefore, you should have the brake pads and discs inspected every 20,000 miles or two years, even if you are using one-pedal driving all the time.
And, just to be safe, replace the pads every six years. As for the fluid, just swap it out when doing the brake system inspection.
2. Tire Checks and Replacement
The Taycan is a powerhouse on wheels, and with that much performance, you need tires that can keep up. The good news is that the Taycan comes with specially adapted tires that can handle its weight and power. Your only concern is to check their condition every 20,000 miles or two years and replace them if needed.
3. Wiper Blades and Windshield Cleaners
Wiper blades naturally degrade over time. So, it’s important to inspect them regularly. Replace the wiper blades and top up the fluid every two years or 20,000 miles to ensure your windshield stays clear and safe, no matter the weather.
4. Diagnostic Testing
Every two years, or 20,000 miles, your Taycan will require a diagnostic check. This service involves hooking up a special tool to your vehicle’s onboard computer to check for any troubles lurking beneath the surface. It scans everything, from the battery and charging system to the brakes, sensors, and electric systems. If anything’s off, this scan will spot it, allowing you to address it before it becomes more costly.
5. Battery Check
The battery is what keeps the thrills going, so you need to make sure it’s in great shape by taking it to your nearest center every two years, or 20,000 miles. Certified technicians will assess the battery’s charge capacity, coolant level, state of health, and overall performance.
6. Cabin Air Filter
A car like the Taycan deserves a cabin that feels just as good. To ensure this, change the air filters every two years or 20,000 miles.
By following this maintenance schedule, you can ensure that your Taycan continues to operate reliably and efficiently for many years. For a friendly and professional maintenance service, visit Porsche Fairfield in Fairfield, CT, where our experts are ready to take care of everything your vehicle needs.