2020 Porsche Taycan Electric review
Porsche Taycan Electric highlights
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Pros
- Sports car performance
- Quick DC fast-charging times
- Premium interior
Cons
- Rear seats could be more spacious
- Android Auto isn’t available
- Expensive among other EVs
Battery range (EPA estimate)
192 miles
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The 2020 Taycan proves a Porsche can also be electric
The idea of an all-electric Porsche likely ruffled some feathers among fans, but just like the company’s earlier Cayenne and Panamera, the 2020 Taycan easily silenced any doubters. This first EV from Porsche skillfully blended a half-century of sports car heritage into a high-tech sedan with stunning results.
The Taycan has the kind of immediate acceleration that EVs are known for, along with the road-holding handling that makes a Porsche a Porsche. It’s about the same size as the gas-powered Panamera and, besides the lack of engine noise, it delivers a very similar driving experience.
When the Porsche Taycan debuted, its only rival was the Tesla Model S. The Model S could out-accelerate the Taycan and had longer range estimates, but it was at a distinct disadvantage in terms of handling and build quality. The Taycan is a more complete sport sedan, with a significantly nicer interior and fewer technological glitches. It proves that Porsche is indeed ready for the coming electric revolution and has us excited for its next EV.
All Porsche Taycan Electric years
2020 Porsche Taycan Electric trims
4S:
- Rear Seat Heaters
- Front Seat Heaters
- Power Seats
- Leather Seats
- Smart Key
- Parking Sensors
- Rear View Camera
- Power Mirrors
Turbo:
- Includes all features available on the 4S
- Memory Seats
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- BOSE Sound System
Turbo S:
- Includes all features available on the Turbo
- No significant upgrades found on the Turbo S
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What We Like
Sports car performance: While many EVs focus on range and efficiency, the Taycan prioritizes performance, as any Porsche should. Stomp the pedal and the sleek sedan rockets to 60 mph in under 4 seconds and it does so in relative silence. When driven hard, it doesn’t even feel as though you’re putting much stress on the powertrain. Handling is excellent, too, and it's almost as nimble as Porsche’s own 911.
Quick DC fast-charging times: The Taycan has taken measures to keep it future-proof with one of the highest DC fast-charge rates. If you can find a working charger with a rate up to 270 kW, you should be able to get from 5% of capacity to 80% in only 22 minutes. It’s rare for drivers to deplete their batteries that much, so expect even quicker turnarounds in real life.
Luxury-level interior: Sit behind the wheel of the Taycan and you’d be forgiven for mistaking it for any other Porsche. It has the same level of refinement, with an abundance of premium leather and high-quality plastics. It’s also built with a very rigid substructure that feels as though it was carved from a solid chunk of metal. There’s no hint of the creaks that would be easily detectable in an otherwise silent cabin.
What Needs Improvement
Rear seats could be more spacious: The Taycan has very few faults, and if we were to spotlight one, it would be its lack of rear passenger space. That’s not to say people will feel needlessly cramped back there. An average-size adult will have enough space, but other sedans of this size offer more. If this is a deal breaker for you, take heart. Porsche added a more accommodating Cross Turismo wagon variant to the lineup in 2021.
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Porsche Taycan Electric features and specs
4S 4WD/AWD 4D Sedan
Standard Features
- 4WD/AWD
- ABS Brakes
- Adjustable Suspension
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Apple CarPlay
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- Cruise Control
- Front Seat Heaters
- Lane Departure Warning
- Leather Seats
- Navigation System
- Overhead Airbags
- Parking Sensors
- Power Hatch/Deck Lid
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Air Conditioning
- Rear Defroster
- Rear Seat Heaters
- Rear Spoiler
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Traction Control
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- A/C Seat(s)
- Automated Cruise Control
- BOSE Sound System
- Burmester Audio
- Cloth Seats
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Lane Departure Warning
- Leather Seats
- Memory Seat(s)
- Power Seat(s)
- Rear Defroster
- Seat Massagers
Drive Wheels
All Wheel Drive (4WD/AWD)
Engine size
0.0L
Engine type
Electric
Wheelbase
114.2"
Overall length
195.4"
Width
77.5"
Height
54.3"
Front tires
P255/55YR19
Rear tires
P275/45YR19
Seating capacity
4
Transmission
Automatic
2020 Porsche Taycan Electric FAQ
The 2020 Porsche Taycan Electric is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- 4S: Battery range of 203 miles.
- Turbo: Battery range of 201 miles.
- Turbo S: Battery range of 192 miles.
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