What EV Charger Do You Need for a 2024 Porsche Taycan GTS Sport Turismo?
A full charge takes 8.9 hours on a Level 2 setup. That timeline fits neatly into a standard overnight window. You need a 48 amp EVSE to hit that speed. Let us look at what goes into building that circuit.
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 8.9 hours |
| Range added per hour (Level 2) | about 26 miles |
| Full charge on a 120 V outlet | about 68 hours |
| Range added per hour (120 V) | about 3.4 miles |
| EPA rated range | 233 miles |
| Energy for a full charge | about 98.1 kWh at the wall |
Why 48 amps and not more
Your car accepts 48 amps maximum on alternating current. Buying a larger charging unit will not speed up your sessions because the onboard charger limits intake. Feeding the car fewer amps means longer wait times at the plug. Sticking to the 48 amp target gives you 26 miles of range for every hour plugged in. The EPA test takes 10.5 hours because that specific testing cycle draws power differently than a pure maximum rate charge.
What the install involves
You need a licensed trade professional to pull a heavy line and land it on a dedicated 60 amp breaker. This current draw requires hardwiring directly into the charging unit because household receptacles cannot handle the load. Ask your electrician to verify that your main electrical panel has spare capacity for this continuous demand. Copper wire gauge must match the 60 amp rating to prevent dangerous heat buildup behind the drywall.
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
- Can I plug this car into a standard wall outlet?
- Level 1 charging takes 68 hours for a complete fill and adds only 3.4 miles of range per hour. You should use a Level 2 setup for daily driving.
- 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. You can plug any standard J1772 cable straight into the vehicle port.
- Will a 50 amp charger go faster than a 48 amp charger?
- No. Your vehicle caps AC intake at 48 amps regardless of what the supply equipment can deliver.
- Can I use Tesla destination chargers with this car?
- Yes, provided you buy a compatible adapter like the Lectron Tesla to J1772 unit. That lets you hook up to Tesla hardware while on the road.
Other vehicles
Charging times derived from EPA data for the 2024 Porsche Taycan GTS Sport 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.