Porsche EV Charging Lawsuit: Recall Update Allegedly Doubles Home Charge Time
If your Porsche electric vehicle now needs an entire day to reach a full charge, you’re not alone. Drivers across the country have filed suit, claiming that a recall “fix” slowed charging from 9-10 hours to more than 20. Think you might be affected? Reach out today for a no-cost case review.
What the Lawsuit Says
Porsche rolled out a recall to address reports of overheating home chargers. Instead of replacing hardware, the automaker allegedly pushed a software update that throttles the amount of power the vehicle will accept. According to the complaint:
- Owners had been promised— and paid for— home charging times of roughly 9 to 10 hours.
- After the update, a full recharge can take 20 hours or more.
- Many drivers invested in dedicated 240-volt outlets to unlock faster charging, but the new limitation makes that upgrade useless.
- Porsche continues advertising the original, faster charge times despite the change.
Key Legal Claims
The current complaint levels three core allegations against Porsche:
- Fraudulent Concealment – Porsche allegedly knew the update would double charging times and hid that fact from consumers.
- Breach of Warranty – By delivering vehicles that no longer perform as advertised, Porsche may have breached both express and implied warranties.
- State Consumer Protection Violations – Plaintiffs say the continued marketing of faster charge times is deceptive and violates consumer-protection laws.
Why It Matters
EV ownership hinges on convenience. When a luxury brand like Porsche sells a premium experience—but then asks owners to wait an entire day for a full battery—it raises serious questions about value, safety, and transparency. As one plaintiff’s counsel notes, “A recall fix shouldn’t break the thing you paid for.”
Your Next Steps
Document everything: save screenshots of current charging estimates, receipts for electrical upgrades, and any Porsche communications about the recall.
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