What EV Charger Do You Need for a 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo?
Many buyers purchase an 80 amp charger that your car cannot use, wasting hundreds of dollars on extra copper. Your 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo draws a maximum of 48 amps for Level 2 charging. You need a 48 amp EVSE and a 60 amp breaker to match the onboard charger.
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
The onboard charger dictates your maximum intake rate of 11.0 kW. Feeding it anything larger changes nothing because the car limits the current internally. Buy a 48 amp unit and you get 24 miles of range per hour. Your large 93.0 kWh battery goes from empty to full in 8.5 hours at this rate. The EPA test logs 10.5 hours for a full charge because standard compliance testing does not always run at the car's peak AC rate.
What the install involves
A 48 amp unit requires a dedicated circuit paired with a 60 amp breaker. Hardwiring is mandatory because no household receptacle is rated for continuous 48 amp loads. Call an electrician to pull heavy gauge wire from your panel to the garage wall. They will land the leads on the breaker and check your main service panel for spare capacity.
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?
- You can plug into a standard household outlet using Level 1 charging, but it delivers only 3.1 miles of range per hour. A complete refill from empty takes 65 hours. Most drivers find this far too slow for daily use.
- What connector does the car use?
- Your car uses a J1772 connector for AC Level 2 charging. Every non-Tesla EV sold in North America through 2024 uses this standard port. You can also use adapters for Tesla Destination Chargers if needed.
- Why does the EPA charge time differ from the max rate?
- The EPA rated charge time takes 10.5 hours at 19 miles of range per hour. This official test does not always run at the car's peak AC rate. Ideal conditions at the maximum 48 amp draw finish the job in 8.5 hours.
- Do I need a hardwired charger or can I use an outlet?
- You must hardwire a 48 amp charger. No household receptacle is rated to handle a continuous 48 amp load safely. Hardwiring eliminates the risk of melting a standard plug.
Other vehicles
Charging times derived from EPA data for the 2021 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.