Porsche Taycan

An electric Porsche? The idea would have seemed outlandish even just a few years ago. But here we are with the 2021 Porsche Taycan, and it's every bit a Porsche. There's thrilling performance, sleek styling and lots of customization possibility. It's even a traditional Porsche

An electric Porsche? The idea would have seemed outlandish even just a few years ago. But here we are with the 2021 Porsche Taycan, and it's every bit a Porsche. There's thrilling performance, sleek styling and lots of customization possibility. It's even a traditional Porsche in terms of price. That may not be quite as much to your liking, but at least you know the brand is being consistent.

The Taycan debuted last year and quickly claimed the top spot in MatoCar' rankings of luxury EVs. For 2021, the Taycan gains a new base trim. It costs less than the existing 4S and Turbo trims but isn't as powerful. Also on the horizon is a new Cross Turismo body style with a larger rear hatch like a wagon.

We're sure you'll agree that it deserves the Porsche badge no matter which Taycan you have your eye on. But it's not the only choice out there. The updated 2021 Tesla Model S can still be considered a benchmark of the class, while corporate sibling Audi has come out with the e-tron GT that uses some of the same hardware as the Taycan. So how does this Porsche EV stack up? Check out our Expert Rating below to get our in-depth evaluation.

Which Taycan does MatoCar recommend?

The midrange Taycan 4S should have more than enough power to satisfy if you're performance-minded. We'd consider adding the adaptive cruise control option and, for audiophiles, the Burmester premium audio system.

The Porsche Taycan sedan is available in four trim levels: Base, 4S, Turbo and Turbo S. The Base and 4S come with a 79-kWh capacity battery pack. They're also eligible for the 93-kWh Performance Battery Plus upgrade that is otherwise included as standard on the Turbo models. The base Taycan trim has a single motor with a two-speed transmission that drives the rear wheels. The other trims gain a second motor for all-wheel drive. 

A Taycan Cross Turismo variant is on the way and adds a longer, wagon-like hatch. Check back for updates on that model.

Base The standard Taycan has a power output of 321 horsepower. With launch control, output climbs to 402 hp for short periods in overboost mode. The Performance Battery Plus option increases output to 375 hp (469 hp in overboost). Estimated EPA range was not available at our review's publication time, but we suspect it will be more than 200 miles with both battery options.

Feature highlights include:

  • Summer performance tires
  • Adaptive rear spoiler
  • DC fast-charging capability
  • Auto-dimming, heated mirrors
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Power-adjustable front seats
  • Heated front seats
  • Interior ambient lighting
  • Wireless charging pad
  • Navigation system
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay smartphone integration
  • Remote monitoring and control through a smartphone app
  • 10-speaker audio system
  • Satellite radio
  • 16.8-inch curved instrument panel 
  • Standard advanced safety features such as:
    • Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
    • Lane keeping assist (steers the vehicle back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
    • Front and rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)

4S The midgrade 4S adds all-wheel drive and has an output of 429 hp (522 hp in overboost mode) with an estimated range of 199 miles. The Performance Battery Plus option increases output to 482 hp (562 hp in overboost mode) with an estimated range of 227 miles. It includes all of the above plus:

  • Adaptive headlights
  • Adaptive air suspension (can raise or lower the ride height of the vehicle)

Turbo The Taycan Turbo cranks up the performance potential with 616 hp (670 hp in overboost mode) with an estimated range of 212 miles. Added features include:

  • Upgraded brakes
  • Torque vectoring to improve acceleration and handling
  • More front seat adjustments
  • Driver-seat memory settings
  • Heated rear seats
  • 14-speaker Bose surround-sound system

Turbo S The top-dog Turbo S kicks power output up to 616 hp (750 hp in overboost mode) with an estimated range of 201 miles. It also adds:

  • Larger ceramic-composite brake rotors
  • Four-wheel steering
  • Front sport seats with even more adjustments
  • Sport Chrono package (listed below)

Some features are available on supporting trims as options. Notable bundled option packages include:

  • Premium package
    • Panoramic sunroof
    • Ventilated front seats
    • Blind-spot monitoring
    • Surround-view camera system
  • Sport Chrono package
    • Sport steering wheel with customizable drive modes
    • Dash-mounted chronograph
    • Sport Plus drive modes

Stand-alone option highlights include:

  • Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front)
  • Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line onto the windshield)
  • Night vision
  • Four-zone automatic climate control
  • Center rear seat (increases passenger capacity to five)
  • Massaging front seats
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Passenger touchscreen
  • 21-speaker Burmester premium audio
  • Increased charging capacities for quicker at-home and DC fast charging

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Porsche Taycan 2021 Review

Porsche Taycan 2021 Review

$79,900 - $185,000
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