What EV Charger Do You Need for a 2024 Porsche Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo?
Your wall can push more power than your car will ever accept. The vehicle takes 48 amps at 11.0 kW on Level 2 AC. Anything larger on the wall is wasted money. You need a 48-amp EVSE.
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 3.2 miles |
| EPA rated range | 222 miles |
| Energy for a full charge | about 98.8 kWh at the wall |
Why 48 amps and not more
Matching the onboard charger limit keeps your hardware costs grounded. Plugging into a larger 50-amp unit will not speed up the 9.0-hour full charge time because the internal hardware caps power intake at 48 amps. Feeding the car fewer amps stretches out your refueling window. Stick to the 48-amp spec to get 25 miles of range per hour of charging. The EPA test runs slightly slower at 21 miles per hour because that rating accounts for charging losses.
What the install involves
A 48-amp continuous load requires a dedicated 60-amp breaker and heavy gauge copper wiring. No household receptacle handles this draw safely, so you must hardwire the unit directly to the circuit. Have a licensed electrician check your panel for spare capacity before buying hardware. They will pull the wire, land it on the new breaker, and mount the charger securely to the garage wall.
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 use a standard wall outlet?
- Level 1 charging works on a standard 120-volt household outlet, but it takes 69 hours to fill the 98.8 kWh battery. You only get 3.2 miles of range per hour that way. Hardwire a proper Level 2 setup for daily usability.
- What connector does the car use?
- The vehicle uses a J1772 connector for all AC Level 2 charging. Every non-Tesla EV sold in North America through 2024 uses this standard. You can also use an adapter if you need to plug into a Tesla destination charger.
- Why does the EPA charge time differ from the max rate?
- The EPA rated charge time takes 10.5 hours while the direct peak rate takes 9.0 hours. The EPA test measures total energy consumed from the grid including thermal management and conversion losses.
- Do I need an electrician for the install?
- Yes. Running a 60-amp circuit requires permits, load calculations, and heavy wiring that standard homeowners should not touch.
Other vehicles
Charging times derived from EPA data for the 2024 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.