Porsche temporarily halts sales of Taycan electric car in UK due to battery issues

Porsche has suspended sales of the first generation of Taycan electric cars in the UK due to the risk of battery fires, Car Dealer reports.

According to the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), the problem is a possible short circuit in the battery pack, which could lead to "thermal phenomena and the vehicle catching fire."

Porsche is currently working on a software update that will be able to detect potential battery failure and warn the driver. The update is expected to be available at the end of June. Until the update is released, Porsche is recommending that dealers temporarily stop selling first-generation Taycan models.

The Taycan has been recalled 12 times since its launch due to technical issues, including issues with the high-voltage battery, brake hose, and suspension. In addition, Porsche recalled 9,735 Taycan models in the U.S. in April because the airbags in those cars “could not deploy in a crash,” according to MotorSafety.org. The automaker also recalled 27,527 Taycan models manufactured between 2020 and 2024 late last year because their “batteries could catch fire.”