How do you say Porsche Taycan correctly?

How to pronounce Taycan

Impress your friends with the correct pronunciation of Taycan

21 May 2024

Porsche Taycan script nameplate on rear of car

Tai-ken? Tie-kahn? Or maybe it’s something else entirely? With this handy guide, you can learn how to say Taycan the Porsche way

Ever found yourself wondering how to pronounce Taycan? You’re not alone. As the first all-electric Porsche sportscar, the Taycan has been a topic of conversation among Porsche fans, owners and the media alike since it was first launched in 2019. But how exactly are you supposed to say the name Taycan? Let’s help clear things up and get you pronouncing it like a true Porsche insider.

How to pronounce Taycan the German way

Porsche Taycan might be straightforward to spell, but its correct pronunciation can catch many out. The name Taycan is derived from two Turkish words meaning ‘soul of a spirited young horse’, reflecting the vehicle’s dynamic and vibrant character.

In Germany – where the Taycan was designed, first named and is made – it’s pronounced ‘Tie-kahn’. The first syllable rhymes with ‘pie’ , the second syllable rhymes with ‘barn’.

Want to check that you’re saying it properly? Watch the video below to hear the correct pronunciation and then go practise it yourself.

Consumption and emission information

Taycan (WLTP): Electric energy consumption combined: 20.0 – 16.7 kWh/100 km; CO₂ emissions combined: 0 g/km; CO₂ class: A. Taycan 4S Sport Turismo (WLTP): Electric energy consumption combined: 21.8 – 18.5 kWh/100 km; CO₂ emissions combined: 0 g/km; CO₂ class: A.

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