Fast-forward to 2026, and Porsche<\/a> has had a change of heart, introducing an E-Shift feature across the Taycan lineup. It adds a blue button on the steering wheel that activates eight simulated gears, which drivers can cycle through using the paddles behind the wheel. We\u2019re told the shifting process is \u201cmolded to feel authentic,\u201d and there\u2019s even a virtual rev counter to echo combustion-engine cars.<\/p>\n Porsche didn\u2019t stop there in its effort to mimic the experience of a comparable ICE car like the Panamera<\/a>. There\u2019s also a gear indicator with a shift light in the driver\u2019s display. On top of that, E-Shift includes a virtual rev limiter. As if that weren\u2019t enough, the artificial sound pumped through the speakers automatically adapts and varies from one Taycan version to another.<\/p>\n Photo by: Porsche<\/p>\n Porsche Is A Fan Of Hyundai’s Fake Gears Tech<\/p>\n Although Porsche previously preferred to steer clear of simulated gear changes in an EV, recent statements hinted at a shift (pun intended) in thinking. Last November, Frank Moser, vice president of the 718 and 911 model lines,\u00a0praised Hyundai\u2019s N e-Shift system, which replicates an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission: “They made it really, really good.”<\/a><\/p>\n In an interview a couple of weeks ago, Cayenne and Macan spokesperson Ben Weinberger also praised Hyundai’s faux DCT:<\/p>\n ‘We\u2019ll see what happens, but it is not a technology that we do not look at. It\u2019s very interesting. To be honest, Hyundai did a really good job at it. If we do it, it will definitely be a Porsche-typical solution, but it would be too early to talk.’<\/p>\n Well, it\u2019s already happening, though only for the Taycan. Ironically, the sedan’s 2019 launch made it the first series-production EV with a proper two-speed transmission. Mounted at the rear, it pairs a first gear designed to maximize acceleration from a standstill with a second, longer gear that prioritizes efficiency at higher speeds.<\/p>\n 2027 Porsche Taycan: Bigger Standard Battery, NACS Port<\/p>\n The changes for the 2027 model year go beyond the E-Shift feature. In North America, the Taycan, Taycan 4, and Taycan 4S<\/a> now come standard with the larger 105-kWh battery pack. All variants except the flagship Turbo GT with the Weissach Package also gain a NACS charging port on the passenger side. Inside, there are software tweaks to the infotainment system, along with an updated smartphone tray featuring a magnetic ring mount and 25-watt charging power.<\/p>\n Porsche kicks off deliveries in the United States this fall, with pricing starting at $114,250 (including destination and handling fees) for the base rear-wheel-drive model.\u00a0The newly added E-Shift is standard on the Turbo GT and optional on all other trims and body styles.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n 6 <\/p>\n \n Source: Porsche <\/p>\n Motor1’s Take:\u00a0We\u2019re skeptical that simulated gear changes will convince more people to walk into a dealership and buy a Taycan. Demand for Porsche\u2019s first EV has fallen sharply in recent years<\/a>, dropping from a peak of 41,296 units in 2021 to less than half that in 2025, when only 16,339 vehicles were sold. Those who want the real thing are more likely to choose a Panamera, and for a manual experience, a 911.<\/p>\n It\u2019s becoming increasingly likely that artificial gear changes won\u2019t remain a novelty among performance EVs. Beyond Hyundai and Porsche, Mercedes-AMG\u2019s new GT 4-Door Coupe features an AMGFORCE Sport+ drive mode that delivers simulated gear shifts via the paddles, mimicking the company\u2019s nine-speed automatic transmission. BMW’s electric M3<\/a> coming next year is going to have a similar feature.<\/p>\n \n \t\tWe want your opinion!\n\t<\/p>\n What would you like to see on Motor1.com?<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16x9-tr.png\")
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