Porsche / Audi (Volkswagen Group)

Porsche / Audi J1 Performance Platform (93 kWh)

NCM 811 cells from LG Energy Solution · 93 kWh total (84 kWh usable) · used in 2 model variants.

Porsche / Audi J1 Performance Platform (93 kWh)

NCM 811 · LG Energy Solution · 33-module under-floor pack with 800V architecture, performance-tuned thermal management, liquid-cooled
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About the pack
Capacity
84 kWh
useable · 93 total
Fast charge
270 kW
peak · 22 min 10→80%
Warranty floor
70%
capacity floor at 8 yr / 100k mi

Pack overview

ChemistryNCM 811
Cell supplierLG Energy Solution
Cell formatPouch
Voltage (nominal)800 V
CoolingLiquid (glycol, performance-tuned with twin coolant loops)
Architecture33-module under-floor pack with 800V architecture, performance-tuned thermal management, liquid-cooled
Warranty8 yr / 100k mi
Capacity floor70%

Known issues

Low
Class-leading 270 kW DC fast-charge capability in ideal conditions; real-world charge curve tapers steeply above 60% SOC and is sensitive to ambient temperature.
High
Early 2020-2021 Taycans experienced software-driven 12V drain causing stranded vehicles; Porsche issued multiple TSBs and a recall (NHTSA 21V-446) addressing the high-voltage relay control software.
Low
Audi e-tron GT (including RS and S e-tron GT) shares the J1 platform, pack architecture, and cell supplier with Taycan and uses an effectively identical 93 kWh pack; the e-tron GT received a major refresh for 2025 with revised cell chemistry tuning that lifts peak power to 670 hp on the RS variant while keeping the same nominal pack capacity.
Low
Cold-weather range loss is steeper than typical NCM packs (~30-35% at 20°F) because the performance-tuned thermal management prioritizes pack temperature for power delivery over range conservation.
Low
Performance Battery Plus (93 kWh nominal) is the dominant US-market trim; base 79 kWh packs were limited and not officially offered in the US after 2022.

How this pack ages (industry context)

Industry fleet aggregates: 2.3% average annual capacity loss across 22,700 EVs / 21 models (Geotab, 2026), and 95% range retention at 5 years on average across 30,000+ vehicles (Recurrent, 2026).

OEM warranty floor on this pack: 8 yr / 100k mi to 70% capacity.

Public per-pack degradation curves are not available for most models. Individual results vary materially with climate, charging behavior, and DC fast-charge frequency.

Vehicles using this pack

Battery-Related NHTSA Recalls

Recalls affecting battery, charging, electric propulsion, or thermal-event systems on vehicles using this pack. Recalls are deduplicated across model variants; affected vehicles are listed for each campaign.

24V726000 30/09/2024 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 E-TRON GT, and RS E-TRON GT vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery module.

Consequence: A short circuit in a high-voltage battery module increases the risk of a fire.

Affects: Audi e-tron GT 2022-2026

21V486000 29/06/2021 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Taycan Turbo, Taycan Turbo S, Taycan 4S, 2021 Taycan, Taycan Cross Turismo, Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo, Taycan 4S Cross Turismo, and Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo vehicles. The monitoring software can incorrectly detect a fault and shutdown the power train, causing a loss of motive power.

Consequence: A loss of motive power increases the risk of a crash.

Affects: Porsche Taycan 2020-2025

24V228000 22/03/2024 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Audi RS E-Tron GT and E-Tron GT vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery modules.

Consequence: A short circuit in a high-voltage battery module increases the risk of a fire.

Affects: Audi e-tron GT 2022-2026

24V215000 20/03/2024 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Taycan, Taycan 4 Cross Turismo, 2020-2023 Taycan 4S, Taycan Turbo S, 2021-2022 Taycan 4S Cross Turismo, 2022 Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo, 2022-2023 Taycan GTS, 2023 Taycan GTS Sport Turismo, and 2020-2021 Taycan Turbo vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery modules.

Consequence: A short circuit in the battery increases the risk of a fire.

Affects: Porsche Taycan 2020-2025

24V217000 20/03/2024 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Taycan, 2020-2024 Taycan 4S, Taycan Turbo, 2021-2023 Taycan 4 Cross Turismo, 2022-2023 Taycan 4S Cross Turismo, Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo, 2023 Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo, 2022-2024 Taycan GTS, Taycan GTS Sport Turismo, and 2020-2023 Taycan Turbo S vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery modules.

Consequence: A short circuit in the battery increases the risk of a fire.

Affects: Porsche Taycan 2020-2025

23V840000 13/12/2023 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Porsche Taycan, 2021-2022 Taycan 4S, Taycan Turbo S, Taycan Turbo, Taycan 4 Cross Turismo, Taycan 4S Cross Turismo, Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo, 2022 Taycan GTS, and Taycan GTS Sport Turismo vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery modules.

Consequence: A short circuit in the battery increases the risk of a fire.

Affects: Porsche Taycan 2020-2025

23V841000 13/12/2023 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:CABLE/CORD:ONBOARD

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling various models and model years. Please see the recall report for a list of the included vehicles. When using the industrial 220V/240V plug at the 100% charge setting, some home power outlets may be incapable of handling the electrical current required to utilize the compact charging system, causing the outlet or charging cable to overheat.

Consequence: An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.

Affects: Porsche Taycan 2020-2025

23V842000 13/12/2023 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:CABLE/CORD:ONBOARD

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 RS e-tron GT, e-tron GT, Q4 e-tron Sportback, Q4 e-tron, 2020-2021 Audi A8, 2019-2024 e-tron Quattro, 2020-2024 e-tron Sportback Quattro, Q5, and 2021-2022 A7 vehicles. When using the industrial 220V/240V plug at the 100% charge setting, some home power outlets may be incapable of handling the electrical current required to utilize the compact charging system, causing the outlet or charging cable to overheat.

Consequence: An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.

Affects: Audi e-tron GT 2022-2026

24V731000 01/10/2024 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Taycan vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery module.

Consequence: A short circuit in a high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.

Affects: Porsche Taycan 2020-2025

24V732000 01/10/2024 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Taycan vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery module.

Consequence: A short circuit in a high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.

Affects: Porsche Taycan 2020-2025

23V615000 01/09/2023 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2023 Taycan, Taycan 4S, Taycan Turbo S, Taycan Turbo, Taycan GTS, Taycan 4 Cross Turismo, Taycan 4S Cross Turismo, Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo, Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo, and Taycan GTS Sport Turismo vehicles. The high-voltage battery may have an insufficient amount of sealant, which can allow liquid to accumulate in the battery.

Consequence: Liquid accumulation in the high voltage battery can cause electrical arcing, increasing the risk of a fire.

Affects: Porsche Taycan 2020-2025

For TWD editorial coverage of major recall campaigns, see /recalls/.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chemistry is the Porsche / Audi J1 Performance Platform (93 kWh)?

The Porsche / Audi J1 Performance Platform (93 kWh) uses NCM 811 cells supplied by LG Energy Solution. Cell format: Pouch. Pack architecture: 33-module under-floor pack with 800V architecture, performance-tuned thermal management, liquid-cooled.

What is the warranty on this pack?

8 years or 100,000 miles, with capacity coverage to 70% of original. Specific terms vary by year and trim; check the manufacturer's warranty booklet for the exact vehicle.

How much does this pack degrade over time?

Industry-wide fleet aggregates show roughly 2.3% average annual capacity loss across 22,700 EVs (Geotab, 2026), with about 95% range retention at five years on average across Recurrent's 30,000+ vehicle fleet (2026). Public per-pack degradation curves are not available for most models. The Porsche / Audi J1 Performance Platform (93 kWh) battery warranty runs 8 years / 100,000 miles to a 70% capacity floor, which is the OEM-guaranteed minimum within that period. Individual results vary with climate, charging habits, and DC fast-charging frequency.

Which vehicles use the Porsche / Audi J1 Performance Platform (93 kWh)?

Porsche Taycan 2020-2025 (Taycan / 4S / GTS / Turbo / Turbo S / Cross Turismo (Performance Battery Plus 93 kWh)); Audi e-tron GT 2022-2026 (e-tron GT / RS e-tron GT / S e-tron GT (shared 93 kWh Performance Battery Plus pack)).

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