Porsche has temporarily suspended the sale of some Taycan electric vehicles (EVs) in the United Kingdom due to safety concerns linked to the vehicle’s high-voltage battery system. The automaker has told its retail network to halt sales of specific first-generation Taycan models while it prepares a software update to address the issue.
The move comes after the UK’s Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) flagged a potential defect in the battery modules that could result in a short circuit, increasing the risk of a thermal event — and in the worst case, a vehicle fire.
The Issue
According to Porsche, the issue affects a limited batch of vehicles produced between 2019 and 2023, with the majority of Taycans on the market remaining unaffected and still available for purchase.
Precautionary Measures
To mitigate the risk while a permanent fix is developed, Porsche has instructed current owners of the affected models to limit charging to no more than 80% capacity and to avoid charging near buildings or under car covers. Owners are also being asked to bring their vehicles to dealerships every 60 days for battery inspections until the new software becomes available.
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Software Update Coming Soon
The battery monitoring software update, which Porsche says is in the final stages of development, is expected to be released by the end of June 2025. Once installed, the update will be capable of detecting early signs of battery malfunction and alerting the driver accordingly.
Despite the setback, Porsche emphasized that the suspension of sales only applies to a small number of older Taycan units and that the company is committed to resolving the issue swiftly. However, the news adds to a string of recent challenges for the Taycan, including a significant drop in global sales and steep depreciation in used vehicle values.
