What EV Charger Do You Need for a 2022 Porsche Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo?
A full charge takes 8.5 hours at the maximum rate of Level 2 equipment. That turnaround easily covers an overnight refill for the 202, mile range. You need a 48 amp EVSE to hit this speed.
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 8.5 hours |
| Range added per hour (Level 2) | about 24 miles |
| Full charge on a 120 V outlet | about 65 hours |
| Range added per hour (120 V) | about 3.1 miles |
| EPA rated range | 202 miles |
| Energy for a full charge | about 93.0 kWh at the wall |
Why 48 amps and not more
Your car accepts 48 amps as its maximum onboard limit. Feeding it more power will not speed up the charge because the vehicle onboard hardware caps the intake. A smaller unit works, but it adds hours to your waiting time. Sticking to 48 amps matches the car design exactly. Get a 48 amp charger and let the vehicle draw its full capacity.
What the install involves
A 48 amp EVSE requires a 60 amp breaker to handle continuous load rules. Hardwire the unit directly to the electrical circuit because no household receptacle is rated for this draw. Call a licensed electrician to pull the wire, land it on the breaker, and check the panel for spare capacity. Avoid any plug installation since the unit must be hardwired.
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 the car use?
- Every non, Tesla EV sold in North America through 2024 uses the J1772 connector for AC Level 2 charging. This vehicle follows that standard.
- Can I use a Level 1 household outlet?
- Yes, but a standard wall plug takes 65 hours for a full charge. It only yields 3.1 miles of range per hour.
- What does the EPA rating mean for charge time?
- The EPA rating lists 10.5 hours for a full charge at 19 miles of range per hour. Real world charging at the peak onboard rate cuts this down to 8.5 hours.
- Can I charge at public stations with this car?
- Yes, you can use adapters like the Lectron Tesla to J1772 adapter to plug into Tesla Destination Chargers and Wall Connectors.
Other vehicles
Charging times derived from EPA data for the 2022 Porsche Taycan Turbo S 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.