Faulty cells in some batteries can short-circuit and catch fire, a spokesman said. (Representative)
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German sports car maker Porsche confirmed on Thursday that it has recalled several thousand of its Taycan electric model due to the risk of its batteries catching fire.
Faulty cells in some batteries can short-circuit and catch fire, a spokesman said.
Around 858 Taycans were initially identified as at risk and recalled in January, but after further checks the company determined that other vehicles could also be affected.
Porsche said 2,936 of the four-door sports cars had “anomalies” that required replacing the 600-kilogram (1,300-pound) battery modules housed under the car.
Another 4,522 Taycans were not inspected and must be taken to workshops for verification.
Renault, Ford and General Motors have recently had to recall models due to faulty batteries.
The Taycan’s battery cells are manufactured by Korea’s LG, while the batteries themselves are assembled in Germany before being inserted into the cars at Porsche’s factory in Zuffenhausen.
Launched in 2019, the Taycan sold more than 40 thousand units in 2023, an increase of 16.7% compared to the previous year.
As Porsche’s first electric model, it is key for the German brand, which expects 80% of its sales to be electric by 2030 as it gradually electrifies the rest of its range, from the small Macan SUV this year to the sporty 718 in 2025.
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