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Porsche Taycan vs Tesla Model S (2019)

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PorscheTaycanTeslaModel S (2019)
Overview
ReleasedDecember 20192019
Performance
PowertrainElectricElectric
Power429–1,019 bhp534–778 bhp
0–62 mph2.3–4.8 s3.8–4.2 s
Top speed143–180 mph155–162 mph
Engine or motorsOverboost 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 ControlTesla’s Q1 2019 investor update confirms a new powertrain without increasing the existing packs’ capacity. The original Tesla announcement reproduced by Electrek describes a permanent-magnet synchronous-reluctance front motor, induction rear motor and silicon-carbide power electronics. Configuration power is from EV Database: 398 kW (Standard Range and Long Range), 580 kW (2019–20 Performance), converted to bhp; explicitly estimated later power and usable battery capacities are omitted.
Gearbox–Single-speed fixed gear
TorqueWith Launch Control: 420 Nm (Taycan), 710 Nm (4S), 790 Nm (GTS), 890 Nm (Turbo), 1,110 Nm (Turbo S), 1,240 Nm (Turbo GT)–
DriveRear-wheel drive (Taycan); all-wheel drive on the other versionsDual-motor all-wheel drive
Range and charging
Zero-emission range (WLTP)347–434 miles283–405 miles
Fastest charging320 kW100–200 kW
Range detailWLTP 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 eachConfiguration WLTP combined ranges are from EV Database. Auto Express reported 375 miles WLTP for its August 2019 Long Range test car; EV Database lists 388 miles for the 2019–20 configuration, so these are not treated as one immutable launch rating. Tesla’s original 370-mile US Long Range claim is EPA, not WLTP. EV Database reports a claimed Performance acceleration figure of 2.5 seconds with one-foot rollout subtracted and estimates 2.8 seconds without it; neither estimated correction nor a mixed-test figure is used as a main 0–62 field.
ChargingStandard 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 minutesThe original Tesla announcement, reproduced by Electrek, specifies up to 200 kW on V3 and 145 kW on V2 for the upgraded range. EV Database specifically lists the software-limited Standard Range at 100 kW. Later Long Range Plus and Performance 250 kW entries are explicitly estimates in those database records and are omitted.
Efficiency2.9–3.8 mi/kWh (WLTP combined, model range)–
CO2 emissions0 g/km–
Practicality
BodySaloonSaloon
Seats55
Boot407 litres–
Length4,963 mm4,970 mm
Width1,966 mm1,964 mm
WeightFrom 2,165 kg–
Boot407 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–
Size4,962–4,968 mm long, 1,966 mm wide (1,998 mm Turbo GT); EC unladen weight from 2,165 kg (Taycan, standard battery)Tesla’s historical 2012–2020 North American manual gives 4,970 mm length, 1,964 mm width without mirrors, 2,189 mm with mirrors and 2,960 mm wheelbase. Its software documentation is updated, so features must be checked against the vehicle’s build date and options.
Tech and safety
Infotainment–17-inch portrait touchscreen with separate driver display. The 2019 hardware update adds fully adaptive air-suspension damping; this is distinct from earlier height-adjustable air suspension. Software and driver-assistance options vary by build date and purchased package.

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