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Porsche Taycan Turbo S
AVL Benchmarking Program – Vehicle, Systems & Components
In depth analysis of Porsche Taycan Turbo S
FEATURES

Comprehensive benchmark study on AVL Scatterband

• Vehicle AVL Benchmarking
• System • Objective assessment and evaluation including root Program 
• Component level cause analysis
• Standing against competitors out of AVLs benchmark Vehicle, systems &
database highlighted in competitive landscape components Porsche
• Bill of materials Taycan Turbo S
• Cost modelling
Project timeline
Project derivables
Customer benefits

Deliverables
• Vehicle, System and Component Benchmarking
Reports
• Measurement raw data
• Bill of materials for e-Drive and battery
• Know how transfer workshops
• During benchmark
• Completion and Handover
Porsche Taycan Turbo S
Competitor

AVL Competitor Scatterband

AVL Benchmarking Program – Vehicle, Systems & Components
Vehicle Highlights
FEATURES

AVL Benchmarking
Program 
560kW vehicle power 0-100kph in 2.8s Advanced vehicle dynamics
Vehicle, systems &
components Porsche
Taycan Turbo S
309km EPA range 800V high voltage architecture Project timeline
Project derivables
Customer benefits
Automated 2 speed gearbox on rear axle 270kW maximum DC charging power

High performance aerodynamics 93.4 kWh nominal traction battery size

Acoustic vehicle alerting system (AVAS) Predictive energy management & charging
 Vehicle, Systems & Components Porsche Taycan Turbo S
Vehicle, system and component benchmark based on AVL’s proven benchmarking process.
FEATURES
Core values:
AVL Benchmarking
• Objective assessment and detailed analysis of vehicle, system and component attributes
Program
• Transparent identification and analysis of strengths and improvement potentials.
Vehicle, systems &
• Direct comparison against competitors by AVL’s vehicle and component benchmark database components Porsche
Taycan Turbo S 
Vehicle Battery E-Drive Transmission Project timeline
Deep dive analysis of vehicle & powertrain functionality on test track ,chassis dyno & component testbeds Project derivables
Performance & Customer benefits
Driveability Component performance tests
or stand alone available
All packages as bundle

Efficiency & Charging

Teardown analysis and engineering evaluation
Handling (Lateral
Dynamics)
Ride Comfort (Vertical Cost analysis including assembly evaluation
Dynamics)

HVAC (Thermal Comfort)

Cell analysis Efficiency analysis
ADAS-Quality
Safety / Abuse tests Material analysis Component Sound/NVH
Sound/NVH & AVAS
 Timing and content
Vehicle already
available at AVL
Vehicle run in phase
BATTERY INTERFACE TESTING
Battery outside examination including FEATURES
• Mechanical, Electrical & Thermal interfaces
• Weight and battery COG
INTERIOR NOISE/ NVH & AVAS AVL Benchmarking
• Serviceability
• Standard Parameters • 3D scan Program
• Sound Quality parameters
• Acoustic vehicle alert VEHICLE OVERVIEW Vehicle, systems &
system (AVAS) components Porsche
• Vehicle weight and center of gravity
• Detailed acoustic vehicle (COG) height measurement
Taycan Turbo S
characterisation on chassis • Battery integration (crash protection,
dyno Project timeline 
underfloor protection …)
• High voltage and thermal vehicle Project derivables
layout
Customer benefits
First results available
• Vehicle CAN data
• Acceleration sensors
E-DRIVE SYSTEM &
• Current clamps on high voltage an low voltage
COMPONENT BENCHMARK
component supply
• Measurement turbines in A/C and battery cooling
system
• Temperature sensors in A/C and battery cooling
system
• Torque measurement on drive shafts (front & rear)
ADVANCED VEHICLE INSTRUMENTATION

February March April

Timing and content

BATTERY TEARDOWN PERFORMANCE CELL TESTING FEATURES

Tear down of whole battery system Vehicle characterization including: Battery cell testbed testing:
including assessment of: AVL Benchmarking
• Acceleration performance from • Basic cell data (geometry,
• Modular structures/unit in battery
Program
standstill including in different weight, voltage check, type,
• Evaluation of safety system components SOC levels literature data) Vehicle, systems &
• • Acceleration elasticities components Porsche
EE-system and components • Pulse power testing at
• Max. initial acceleration level Taycan Turbo S
• Grounding/Shielding concept different temperatures and
[m/s²]
• Thermal system SOCs
• Acceleration characteristic over Project timeline 
• Design features/geometries/concepts speed • Capacity tests at 3-5
• Torque split front rear different Project derivables
• Crash concepts
C-rates and temperatures
Customer benefits
Longitudinal dynamics Hazard level of cells at abuse
evaluation conditions including:
• Drive away • Crush (IEC62660-2)
On road determination of vehicle road • Full load, part load
• Nail penetration (SAE J2462
load coefficients including: • Load changes (Tip in /
& GB/T 31485-2015)
Tip out)
• Rolling resistance • Const. speed • Thermal stability (SAE
• Linear speed depended resistance • Deceleration and J2462)
• Aerodynamic resistance recuperation • Electrical Short Circuit
• Gear shift (IEC62660-2)
DRIVING RESISTANCE characterization • Overcharg (IEC62660-2)
DRIVEABILITY CELL ABUSE TESTING

April May
Timing and content

POWERTRAIN TESTING ADAS QUALITY ENERGY EFFICIENCY FEATURES

Road & chassis dyno testing for Evaluation of system performance
Chassis dyno testing
evaluation of and perceived safety including: AVL Benchmarking
• Longitudinal vehicle guidance Real world driving Program
• Derating
• Lateral vehicle guidance energy consumption
• Limp home bahviour Vehicle, systems &
• Battery and Interior • Energy flow & loss analysis
Predictive Energy Management components Porsche
cooling/heating for
systems • WLTP
Taycan Turbo S
• Charge/discharge behavior
• RDE (diff. driving styles) Project timeline 
• Recuperation capabilities
• EDU efficiency Project derivables
• E-Motor load point map
Customer benefits

Lateral dynamics measurement to evaluate:

• Self-steering characteristic
• Lateral acceleration potential
• Yaw stability in transient cornering situations
• Lateral agility
• Traction potential
• Pitch and Roll body motion
• Steering torque perception
HANDLING
Vertical dynamics measurement to evaluate:
• Primary Ride Comfort
Body motion caused by low frequent surface excitations
• Secondary Ride Comfort
Accelerations and Vibrations on the comfort points
• Isolation
High frequent vibration and noise caused by rough road
RIDE COMFORT

June
Timing and content

CHARGING EXPERIENCE HVAC FEATURES

Domestic socket AC and DC charging at diff. Interior thermal performance and cabin comfort including:
temperatures including: AVL Benchmarking
• Impact on overall vehicle efficiency Program
• Charging duration • Thermal behavior in homologation tests
• Effective usable battery energy • HVAC parameters including outlet speed, temperature, mass Vehicle, systems &
• Charging performance and peak power flow and maximum noise level components Porsche
• Charging strategy (auxiliary properties) • Cabin Leakage, pressure distribution
• Temperatures
Taycan Turbo S
• Demisting tests
• Domestic socket: -7°C, 23°C • Comfort evaluation Project timeline 
• AC: -30°C, -7°C, 23°C, 45°C • Cabin Climate control functions
• DC: ambient Project derivables
Customer benefits

Cost modelling for scenario analysis Two speed transmission testing

and comparison of and tear down for assessment of
• Technologies • Transmission Efficiency
• Design • Sound/NVH
• Suppliers • Transmission Component
• Location • Weight
• Costs

CUSTOMER SPECIFIC
COST ANALYSIS TRANSMISSION ANALYSIS
BENCHMARKING

June July
Project deliverables

FEATURES
Reports of Work-Packages Measurement raw data
Including pictures, test data, detailed AVL Benchmarking
Of benchmarking tests (powertrain and Program
analysis (dis-/ advantages) & management
battery tests, cell perf. and abuse tests)
summaries (up to 1000 pages) Vehicle, systems &
including selected 3D scans
components Porsche
Taycan Turbo S
Vehicle Benchmarking Report AVL Know-How transfer workshops
Project timeline
Analysis of all 11 vehicle benchmark During Benchmark Project deliverables 
attributes highlighting key findings and • AVL Expert Assessment Workshop
direct comparison against competitors (Tesla Customer benefits
Model S, Model 3 RWD/AWD ...) • 1 day 4 AVL Senior Experts
• Optional at customer premises

Bill of material for battery and e-drive

including part documentation with all
component and sub-component related
information down to single screws
Completion and Hand-Over
• AVL Expert Full Benchmark Handover
Workshop
• 2 days with 6 AVL Senior Experts
• Optional at customer premises
Customer benefits

FEATURES
Comprehensive Benchmark Study Objective Assessment

including in depth assessment, evaluation and In-depth analysis covering from vehicle level to AVL Benchmarking
analysis on vehicle, system and component level single components by using detailed assessment Program
criteria and KPIs
Vehicle, systems &
components Porsche
Benchmark database for direct comparison Standardized benchmarking routine Taycan Turbo S
against competitors
One to one comparison of benchmark results by Project timeline
Highlighting strengths and potential for following standardized benchmark cycle
improvements by one to one comparison against
competitors including: Project derivables
− Audi e-tron 55 quattro Customer benefits 
Independent partner
− Tesla Model S 85
Not funded by any OEM or governmental
− Tesla Model 3 75 organization
− Tesla Model 3 AWD Performance
− and many more. Customer individual benchmark activities
System and component benchmark activities on
customer demands
AVL is the world's largest independent company for the development, simulation and testing of
powertrain systems (hybrid, combustion engine, transmission, electric drive, batteries, fuel cell and
control technology) for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, construction, large engines and their
integration into the vehicle. Headquartered in Graz, the company has 45 affiliates worldwide and
employs 10.400 employees worldwide where of 4.150 are working in Graz. The company achieved a
turnover of 1.75 Billion Euro in 2018.

The business organization of AVL List GmbH is divided into three units:
▪ Development of Powertrain Systems
▪ Engine Instrumentation and Test Systems
▪ Advanced Simulation Technologies

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

Georg Schrank Product Manager Vehicle Benchmark
AVL List GmbH, Hans-List-Platz 1, 8020 Graz, Austria
Phone: +43 664 88815950
Email: georg.schrank@avl.com
www.avl.com