Porsche has paused sales of one it its electric cars due to fears the batteries will catch fire.
Released in 2019, the Taycan quickly became one of the most popular luxury electric vehicles, but a string of safety malfunctions has marred its reputation.
Now, Porsche is worried that ‘a batch’ of the first-generation model have faulty battery packs.
The issue is thought to involve a potential short circuit inside the battery, which ‘could lead to thermal events and later to a fire in the vehicle’.
It is understood the decision halt sales last week is related to a recall issued by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) in November.
The luxury car manufacturer’s official used car dealers were sent a bulletin from Porsche head office instructing them to take a number of the affected Taycan models off sale immediately, according to Car Dealer Magazine.
The Taycan model has been been subject to a dozen safety recalls in the past four years, including brake, suspension and welding defects.
Porsche has paused sales of one it its electric cars due to fears the batteries will catch fire
Released in 2019, the Taycan quickly became one of the most popular luxury electric vehicles, but a string of safety malfunctions has marred its reputation
In September 2023, a Taycan burst into flames on the street in Chongqing, southwestern China, during heavy rush hour traffic
In May 2024, Porsche Taycan models Y1A, Y1B and Y1C for the year range 2019-2023, were recalled with manufacturers citing a risk of fire from the faulty batteries.
And in July 2021, the supercar firm issued a recall for thousands of Taycans over faulty software that caused the £70,000 EV to suddenly shut down.
Electric car fires in the UK have went up by 77 per cent between 2022 and 2024, according to figures from QBE Insurance suggest, and fire brigades were called out to 232 incidents last year.
In September 2023, a Taycan burst into flames on the street in Chongqing, southwestern China, during heavy rush hour traffic.
