Dr. Wolfgang Porsche, son of Ferdinand “Ferry” Porsche and Chairman of the Supervisory Board at Porsche.
The very first « official » 2020 Porsche Taycan built.
The 1900 Lohner-Porsche Semper Vivus, first car created by Ferdinand Porsche. It’s propelled by two electric motors, while two 750-cc combustion engines act as energy generators. It is said to be the first hybrid vehicle in the world.
2013 Porsche 918 Spyder.
Porsche 919 Hybrid built in 2014. It used a 800-volt architecture that served as inspiration for the one in the 2020 Porsche Taycan.
Dr. Wolfgang Porsche, son of Ferdinand “Ferry” Porsche and Chairman of the Supervisory Board at Porsche.
Company and government representatives « activate » the assembly line by pressing on the giant screen at the end of the presentation.
Components of the 2020 Porsche Taycan’s electric drivetrain.
Components of the 2020 Porsche Taycan’s electric drivetrain.
Employees submit an electric motor to a power test.
Robots equipped with optic sensors swivel around the body to inspect the quality and the precision of the assembly.
A scale model of the neighbourhood. In blue, the various assembly buildings for the Taycan, including the 911-metre-long tunnel. The building casting a shadow in the centre of the map is the Porsche Museum.
The 911-metre-long tunnel now separates Zuffenhausen’s residential area with the factories.
A Taycan finishes its trip down the 911-metre tunnel for final assembly.
A Taycan finishes its trip down the 911-metre tunnel for final assembly.
Autonomous guided vehicles are used to transport the cars along the assembly line.
An autonomous guided vehicle hauls a battery pack that will be bolted underneath a Taycan body.
Completed preproduction Taycans.
Completed preproduction Taycans.
Completed preproduction Taycans.
A Taycan performing on the off-road test.
A Taycan about to be tested for wind leaks.
A Taycan takes a shower to detect water leaks.
The lowered walkways allow employees to work more comfortably and ergonomically around the car.
The orange-painted Taycan will unfortunately have a short life, as it will soon be crash-tested.
One of the last steps of the assembly, the final inspection station.
