German luxury car manufacturer Porsche has announced a recall of several thousand units of its electric Taycan model due to concerns about faulty battery cells that could pose a fire risk.
According to a spokesperson, defective cells in some batteries may lead to short circuits and potential ignition.
Initially, 858 Taycans were identified as being potentially at risk and were recalled in January. However, further inspections revealed that additional vehicles could also be affected by the issue.
Porsche has confirmed that 2,936 Taycans displayed anomalies in their batteries, necessitating the replacement of modules in the 600-kilogram batteries located beneath the vehicle. Additionally, another 4,522 Taycans have not yet been inspected and will need to be brought to repair facilities for assessment.
This recall comes amidst similar actions taken by other automakers like Renault, Ford, and General Motors, who have recalled models due to defective batteries.
The batteries for the Taycan are supplied by Korea's LG and are assembled in Germany before being installed into the vehicles at Porsche's Zuffenhausen factory.
Since its launch in 2019, the Taycan has seen strong sales, with over 40,000 units sold in 2023, marking a 16.7 percent increase from the previous year.
As Porsche's inaugural electric model, the Taycan holds strategic importance for the brand's electrification plans. Porsche aims to transition 80 percent of its sales to electric vehicles by 2030, starting with the introduction of electric versions of models like the Macan SUV this year and the 718 sports car in 2025.