PORSCHE PHILIPPINES now makes available a new high-powered direct current (DC) charger for its all-electric Taycan buyers. Designed to complement the owners’ own AC home charging system, the electric vehicle (EV) DC charger is located at Porsche Center Philippines in EDSA Greenhills.
In a release, Porsche Philippines said the charger is the first of its kind in the country. Identical to chargers used by Porsche in other markets around the world, it allows a Taycan to charge from low battery status to 100% in just under 30 minutes.
Porsche Philippines told “Velocity” that it will “continue installing a mix of DC and AC chargers across the country.” The company said it “continues to pioneer electric-powered mobility in the country through the Porsche Taycan — Porsche’s first fully electric model.” It seeks to lead efforts in paving the way for the wider adoption of electric vehicles here.
“With the Porsche Taycan, we are proving that electromobility is sustainable in the Philippines. We are taking the lead in this area to open possibilities for future partners and stakeholders so the technology can be adopted more widely by progressive consumers. Fully electric cars are not mere concept vehicles as proven by not a few of our forward-thinking customers who regularly drive their Taycan on the country’s roads,” said Porsche Philippines President and CEO Roberto Coyiuto III.
Taycan owners who bought their cars from Porsche Center Philippines get exclusive and free use of the high-powered DC charger. After booking an appointment, they can simply drive to the facility to top up their car. Taycan specialists at Porsche Center Philippines will be on hand to assist customers.
Porsche said the new high-powered DC charger presents Taycan owners an added option for their charging requirements by complementing the Porsche Mobile Charger Connect that comes as a standard equipment in every Taycan. “In contrast to the new DC charger, the Porsche Mobile Charger Connect uses alternating current (AC), and functions as a simple and convenient home-charging solution that allows Taycan owners to charge their car overnight,” the company said.
The plan to install advanced charging facilities in key local destinations is in line with the continuous efforts at building the necessary ecosystem supporting the Taycan’s operation in the country. More than P150 million thus far has been invested not only for charging solutions but also for original Porsche and other manufacturer-approved equipment, tools and software specific for servicing electric vehicles, stocking an inventory of genuine Taycan parts, as well as the construction of relevant infrastructure.
“Besides these outlays, Porsche Philippines has also invested in training our personnel, which was conducted by Porsche AG, so they are properly equipped to service electric vehicles like the Taycan. They are certified as Gold-level technicians, the highest awarded by the factory,” Mr. Coyiuto assured.
Porsche expects worldwide sales of the Taycan to double this year as deliveries of the model in the first six months of 2021 nearly equaled its full-year total in 2020 — or 19,822 Taycan models sold from January to June this year compared against 20,015 units for all 12 months last year. Porsche set a new record for first half-year sales with deliveries of 153,656 vehicles worldwide, representing a 31% increase compared to last year.
“Our electric strategy is working,” said Porsche AG Chairman of the Executive Board of Porsche AG Oliver Blume as he noted that half of all Porsche models sold in 2025 will have an electric motor, and that more than 80% of these will be fully electric by 2030. “We have a marathon called transformation ahead of us. We have taken our first big step with the Taycan, and more will follow in the years to come.”