What EV Charger Do You Need for a 2021 Porsche Taycan 4S Perf Battery?
Forty-eight amps is the magic number for this car. Your 2021 Porsche Taycan 4S Perf Battery draws up to 11.0 kW on AC power. You need a 48 amp Level 2 setup to hit that speed. Anything smaller leaves range on the table.
The numbers
| Maximum AC charging rate | 11.0 kW (48 A) |
|---|---|
| Charger size to buy | 48 A |
| Circuit breaker required | 60 A |
| Outlet / connection | hardwired (a 48 A EVSE must be hardwired -- no household receptacle is rated for it) |
| Charge port | J1772 |
| Full charge on Level 2 | about 9.0 hours |
| Range added per hour (Level 2) | about 25 miles |
| Full charge on a 120 V outlet | about 69 hours |
| Range added per hour (120 V) | about 3.3 miles |
| EPA rated range | 227 miles |
| Energy for a full charge | about 98.7 kWh at the wall |
Why 48 amps and not more
The onboard charger caps out at 48 amps. Buying a larger unit does not speed up your charge. The car ignores extra current. Stick with 48 amps because it matches the maximum onboard rate exactly. You get a full battery in 9.0 hours. That translates to 25 miles of range every hour you stay plugged in.
What the install involves
A 48 amp unit demands a 60 amp breaker. Call an electrician to run thick wire and land it on that dedicated breaker. No household receptacle handles 48 amps safely. You must hardwire the unit directly to the electrical supply. Ask the electrician to check your main panel for spare capacity before starting.
Chargers that match this car
Energy monitoring built in. Hardwire it for the full 48 A.
Compact unit, good for tight garages.
Adjustable from 16 A to 50 A in the app, which helps if your panel is tight.
Worth having as well
Common questions
- How long does a full charge take?
- At the maximum 48 amp rate, your battery goes from empty to full in 9.0 hours. The EPA test runs slightly slower, taking 10.5 hours because regulatory test cycles do not always match peak hardware output. Level 1 charging takes 69 hours if you plug into a standard wall outlet.
- Can I use a plug-in charger instead of hardwiring?
- No household receptacle is rated for a 48 amp draw. You must hardwire the unit to prevent melting outlets and tripping breakers. Hardwiring is the only safe option for this amperage.
- What plug connector does the car use?
- Your car uses a J1772 connector for Level 2 AC charging. Every non-Tesla EV sold in North America through 2024 uses this standard. You can also use an adapter to plug into Tesla Destination Chargers.
- Do I need a bigger charger if I upgrade later?
- Your car accepts a maximum of 48 amps. A larger charger will not make this vehicle charge any faster. Match the equipment to the car you own right now.
Other vehicles
Charging times derived from EPA data for the 2021 Porsche Taycan 4S Perf Battery (covering 2 EPA trim listings). Electrical requirements follow NEC 625.41, which sizes a circuit at 125% of a continuous load. Always have a licensed electrician verify your panel.