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Porsche may have to recall its Taycan EV over a software issue

Porsche could be in for a very expensive exercise. This as the German carmaker is mulling over a global recall of some of its Taycan electric vehicles (EVs), according to Bloomberg (paywall).

The reason for the recall stems from a software issue which is said to be draining the power and creating a loss for the battery-powered Taycan.

More specifically there have been reports of cars switching to the emergency mode in the United States. Naturally this prompted an investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, back in May, with the organisation finding that there was a, “loss of motive power while in motion at any speed.”

The EVs in question are said to be the 2020 and 2021 models, so it would not require an entire fleet recall, but does not look good for Porsche regardless.

At the time of writing, Porsche has not issued an official statement on a recall and sources close to the news have asked to remain anonymous.

That said, a company spokesperson told Road & Track that, “We are already underway in addressing this issue and look forward to answering the NHTSA’s questions and quickly resolving the underlying issue, should one be confirmed.”

If the power loss problem is indeed a software-related issue, perhaps a patch or an OTA fix can be developed instead of the logistical challenge that a recall would present. Not to mention the loss in confidence it would create among customers for a brand that has a fairly solid track record to date.

Either way those wanting to buy a Taycan locally, with prices starting at R2.3 million, may want to hold off until the problem is sorted. For now, Porsche has not issued any directive for its Taycan drivers not to get behind the wheel of their vehicle.

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