What EV Charger Do You Need for a 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo?
Your wall can push plenty of power, but the car dictates what goes into the battery. The 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo handles a maximum of 48 amps at 11.0 kilowatts on Level 2 AC power. Buying a larger piece of hardware will not speed up your charging time because the onboard charger caps the draw.
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 8.7 hours |
| Range added per hour (Level 2) | about 23 miles |
| Full charge on a 120 V outlet | about 66 hours |
| Range added per hour (120 V) | about 3.1 miles |
| EPA rated range | 204 miles |
| Energy for a full charge | about 95.6 kWh at the wall |
Why 48 amps and not more
The car demands 48 amps for its 95.6 kilowatt hour battery pack. Feeding it less amperage increases your time plugged in. Feeding it more does nothing since the internal hardware rejects any current past the limit. At the correct 48 amp rate, a full session takes 8.7 hours and adds 23 miles of range every hour. The EPA test reports a slower rate of 19 miles per hour and 10.5 hours for a full charge because standard testing protocols do not always run at the vehicle's peak AC capacity.
What the install involves
You need a 60 amp breaker to feed this circuit safely. No household receptacle handles 48 amps continuously, so you must hardwire the EVSE directly to the supply lines. Call a licensed electrician to pull the new cable and land it on that dedicated breaker. They must also check your main panel to verify spare electrical capacity before starting the job.
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
- What connector does this car use?
- Every non Tesla EV sold in North America through 2024 uses the J1772 connector for AC Level 2 charging. Your car plugs straight into any standard J1772 hardware.
- Can I use a standard wall outlet?
- Standard household outlets run on 15 or 20 amps and will take 66 hours to fill the battery from empty. You get a trickle rate of 3.1 miles of range per hour on Level 1.
- What happens if I buy a 50 amp or 80 amp charger?
- The car only draws 48 amps. Extra capacity at the wall sits unused.
- Do I need an adapter for Tesla destination chargers?
- You can use a J1772 adapter rated for high amperage if you encounter Tesla Destination Chargers. Check the rating before plugging in.
Other vehicles
Charging times derived from EPA data for the 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo. Electrical requirements follow NEC 625.41, which sizes a circuit at 125% of a continuous load. Always have a licensed electrician verify your panel.