{"id":90006,"date":"2026-11-03T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-03T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ru.law\/?p=90006"},"modified":"2026-10-13T14:55:31","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T12:55:31","slug":"porsche-taycan-reichweite-lg-osnabrueck","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ru.law\/en\/porsche-taycan-reichweite-lg-osnabrueck\/","title":{"rendered":"Porsche Taycan with insufficient range: the proceedings at the Osnabr\u00fcck Regional Court"},"content":{"rendered":"

What the ruling on the Taycan means for buyers and what rights exist in case of insufficient range<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Is your Porsche Taycan not achieving its advertised range? The Osnabr\u00fcck Regional Court is currently examining whether insufficient range in the Taycan constitutes a material defect. This article provides context for the ongoing proceedings and outlines the rights of buyers of premium electric vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What the proceedings at the Osnabr\u00fcck Regional Court are about<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Osnabr\u00fcck Regional Court is hearing a lawsuit from a buyer who claims that his Porsche Taycan does not achieve the advertised range. Specifically, the case concerns a Taycan 4 Cross Turismo, for which a WLTP range of 482 kilometers was stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By a preliminary ruling and order for the taking of evidence dated April 8, 2026, the court ordered an expert opinion (Case No. 5 O 1312\/25). An expert is to examine whether the Taycan actually achieves the stated WLTP values. It is important to note that a preliminary ruling is not a judgment. However, it demonstrates that the court is taking the Taycan's range issue seriously and is having the facts clarified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Taycan owners, this is a relevant signal, even if the final decision is still pending.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is your Taycan falling short of its advertised range? Have your case reviewed to see if it's comparable to the situation before the Osnabr\u00fcck Regional Court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The legal classification: Scope as a characteristic<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The legal basis is the same as for other electric cars. According to \u00a7 434 of the German Civil Code (BGB), a vehicle must possess the characteristics that the buyer can expect based on public statements made by the manufacturer. The advertised WLTP range is such a statement and defines the required characteristics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a guide to the significance<\/a> The Federal Court of Justice's jurisprudence on excess fuel consumption in combustion engine vehicles, according to which a deviation of more than ten percent is considered significant, serves as a guideline. The Wuppertal Regional Court has already extended this line of reasoning to the range of electric cars. We explain the principles involved on our page about the rescission of an electric car purchase due to insufficient range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The decisive factor is the comparison under WLTP conditions, not a single everyday drive. This is precisely what the court in the Taycan case is having an expert examine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether your deviation reaches the threshold depends on the individual case. We will assess your Taycan case according to the correct criteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Special features of a premium electric car<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Taycan is a high-priced vehicle. This affects the economic significance of a defect, as the purchase price and potential refund amount are correspondingly high. The compensation for usage, which is deducted for mileage driven in the event of a cancellation of the contract, is also higher for an expensive vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Especially with premium models, a long range is advertised as a key performance feature. If the vehicle falls significantly short of this, it undermines a core part of the purchase promise. This can support the assessment of the seriousness of a defect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you drive a Taycan or another premium electric car? We'll check which option makes the most economic sense for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your rights in case of insufficient reach<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If a significant defect is confirmed, you are entitled to the tiered warranty rights under \u00a7 437 BGB.<\/p>\n\n\n\n