Product Overview
Taycan is the first fully-electric vehicle by Porsche. It is also the first production electric vehicle with a system voltage of 800 volts instead of 400. This makes fast charging using DC significantly faster.
Another innovation is the two-speed transmission installed on the rear axle: the first gear gives Taycan even more acceleration from standing still while the second gear enhances efficiency at high speeds.
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Ratings
What we found**
Pros
- Impressive electric power
- Impressive range
- Lots of standard equipment
Cons
- Nothing in particular
What external reviewers found***
NEX score: 88% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Excellent range
- Excellent infotainment system
- Impressive handling
- Impressive range
- Powerful regenerative braking system
- Powerful engine
Cons
- Not as fun to drive as a 911
- No electric-only option
- Only so-so range
- No hybrid or stop/start
- No regenerative set-up
- No one-pedal driving
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Specifications
Variants:
Turbo
Turbo S
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
366 L (rear) / 81 L (front)
Chassis
TurboBrakes | Front
415 mm
Turbo SBrakes | Front
420 mm
TurboBrakes | Rear
365 mm
Turbo SBrakes | Rear
410 mm
Suspension | Front
Double wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Turning Circle
11.2 m
Construction
Battery | Capacity
93.4 kWh
Dimensions
Size | Height
1378-1381 mm
Size | Length
4963 mm
Size | Width
1966 mm
TurboWeight
2305 kg
Turbo SWeight
2295 kg
Wheelbase
2900 mm
Performance
TurboAcceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
3.0 sec
Turbo SAcceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
2.6 sec
TurboElectric Range
381-450 km
Turbo SElectric Range
388-412 km
Powertrain
TurboEngine | Power
460 kW (625 PS) / overboost 500 kW (680 PS)
Turbo SEngine | Power
460 kW (625 PS) / overboost 560 kW (761 PS)
TurboEngine | Torque
Launch: 850 Nm
Turbo SEngine | Torque
Launch: 1050 Nm
Engine | Type
2x AC Electric motors
Transmission | Gears
Single-speed (front) / 2-speed (rear)
Production
Debut
2019 Frankfurt Motor Show
Made In
Germany
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3rd-Party Review Videos
External Reviews
autocar[1]
Sentiment Score 88%The Taycan is the most dynamically convincing four-seat EV we've yet driven. It feels lighter on its feet than a Panamera, despite being 300kg heavier. The steering feels quick but not darty, weighty but consistent. Forward visibility is excellent (although rearward visibility is pretty poor for a saloon, so the car's cameras are vital) The only area in which the Taycan doesn't have the measure of rivals is range – crucial for many.
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Pros
- Class-leading electric performance
- Impressive handling
Cons
- Not as fun to drive as a 911
- Only so-so range
autocar[2]
Sentiment Score 87%On more common 400V chargers, the Taycan will charge at just 50kW as standard, with 150kW capacity only as a £294 option. While the range is less than Tesla’s Model S, in mixed and sometimes quick driving, the car does deliver what it says. The Taycan might just be more enjoyable to drive than any other current four-door Porsche.
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Pros
- Gorgeous looks
- Excellent infotainment system
- Impressive range
Cons
- No engine
- No hybrid or stop/start
autoexpress[3]
Sentiment Score 85%Porsche claims the 0-62mph time of 2.8 seconds is repeatable. The Taycan uses the same drive modes (Normal, Sport, Sport+) as a petrol-powered Porsche. There isn't the same adjustability on the throttle as you might get in a Panamera GTS, but the brakes have a delightful consistency.
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Pros
- Powerful Turbo S
- Powerful engine
Cons
- No regenerative set-up
- Loud in the back
digitaltrends[4]
Sentiment Score 90%It's nimbler than its size and weight would lead you to believe. The regenerative braking system is extremely powerful. While its brakes have a huge amount of bite, I'd welcome the ability to one-pedal drive it on back roads. In the United States, the Taycan comes standard with three years of unlimited 30-minute fast-charging sessions.
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Pros
- Powerful engines
- Powerful regenerative braking system
- Excellent range
Cons
- No one-pedal driving
- No electric-only option
User Reviews
References
1. ^ Porsche Taycan Turbo 2020 UK review. [autocar]. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/porsche/taycan/first-drives/porsche-taycan-turbo-2020-uk-review. 2020-03-27. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
2. ^ Porsche Taycan Turbo S 2020 review. [autocar]. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/porsche/taycan/first-drives/porsche-taycan-turbo-s-2020-review. 2019-09-24. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
3. ^ New Porsche Taycan Turbo S 2019 review. [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/porsche/taycan/107977/new-porsche-taycan-turbo-s-2019-review. 2019-09-24. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
4. ^ 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S first drive: Always on. [digitaltrends]. https://www.digitaltrends.com/car-reviews/2020-porsche-taycan-turbo-s-review/. 2020-07-02. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
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