Porsche · Taycan
Taycan
Porsche's electric four-door saloon, on an 800-volt platform with a choice of two batteries and up to 760 kW, suited to buyers who want an electric sports saloon that charges quickly.
- Body
- Saloon
- Powertrain
- Electric
- Power
- 429–1,019 bhp
- Range
- 347–434 mi
- Boot
- 407 l
What reviewers say
Reviewers agree the updated Taycan is one of the finest electric cars: brilliant to drive, with precise steering, a comfortable, well-controlled ride and a classy cabin that suits long journeys. The main drawback is the price, especially with options; Autocar found the touch-sensitive secondary controls and laggy infotainment less convincing, and Auto Express noted its considerable width in town.
From autocar.co.uk, whatcar.com and autoexpress.co.uk
Specifications
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- Powertrain
- Electric
- Power
- 429–1,019 bhp
- 0–62 mph
- 2.3–4.8 s
- Top speed
- 143–180 mph
- Engine or motors
- Overboost power with Launch Control: 320 kW / 435 PS (Taycan, Performance Battery Plus; 300 kW with the standard battery), 440 kW / 598 PS (4S, Performance Battery Plus; 400 kW standard battery), 515 kW (GTS), 650 kW (Turbo), 700 kW (Turbo S), 760 kW (Turbo GT); bhp converted from these kW figures; 0–62 mph with Launch Control
- Torque
- With Launch Control: 420 Nm (Taycan), 710 Nm (4S), 790 Nm (GTS), 890 Nm (Turbo), 1,110 Nm (Turbo S), 1,240 Nm (Turbo GT)
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive (Taycan); all-wheel drive on the other versions
Range and charging
- Zero-emission range (WLTP)
- 347–434 miles
- Fastest charging
- 320 kW
- Range detail
- WLTP combined (model range, both batteries): 372–434 miles (Taycan), 352–400 (4S), 352–394 (GTS), 355–394 (Turbo), 356–393 (Turbo S), 337–347 miles (Turbo GT); the highest figure is shown for each
- Charging
- Standard battery 89.0 kWh gross with up to 270 kW DC; Performance Battery Plus 105.0 kWh gross with up to 320 kW DC; 10–80% in 18 minutes
- Efficiency
- 2.9–3.8 mi/kWh (WLTP combined, model range)
- CO2 emissions
- 0 g/km
Practicality
- Body
- Saloon
- Seats
- 5
- Boot
- 407 litres
- Length
- 4,963 mm
- Width
- 1,966 mm
- Weight
- From 2,165 kg
- Boot
- 407 litres rear (366 litres GTS, Turbo and Turbo S; 326 litres Turbo GT) plus 81 litres at the front. Sport Turismo and Cross Turismo estates are also sold
- Size
- 4,962–4,968 mm long, 1,966 mm wide (1,998 mm Turbo GT); EC unladen weight from 2,165 kg (Taycan, standard battery)
Pros and cons
Pros
- WLTP range up to 434 miles (Taycan with Performance Battery Plus)
- 10–80% DC charge in 18 minutes at up to 320 kW
- 0–62 mph in 2.3–4.8 s
Cons
- 407-litre rear boot (326–366 litres on the faster versions) plus 81 litres at the front
- Weighs at least 2,165 kg (EC unladen)
- Porsche UK quotes only gross battery capacities (89 or 105 kWh)
Closest rivals
Model | Body | Powertrain | Power | Range | Boot | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | Electric | 534–778 bhp | 283–405 mi | – | 2019 | |
| Saloon | Electric | 676–1,019 bhp | 373–403 mi | 709 l | Jun 2021 | |
| Saloon | Electric | – | 278–396 mi | 561 l | Nov 2020 |
Sources
- porsche.com/uk/models/taycan/taycan-models/taycan
- porsche.com/uk/models/taycan/taycan-models/taycan-4s
- porsche.com/uk/models/taycan/taycan-models/taycan-gts
- porsche.com/uk/models/taycan/taycan-models/taycan-turbo
- porsche.com/uk/models/taycan/taycan-models/taycan-turbo-s
- porsche.com/uk/models/taycan/taycan-models/taycan-turbo-gt
- newsroom.porsche.com/en_US/products/porsche-taycan-charges-ahead-first-year-ame…
- newsroom.porsche.com/en/2019/products/porsche-taycan-world-premiere-live-all-el…
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