2023 Porsche Taycan | Orlando, FL (2023)

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Are there any changes to the 2023 Porsche Taycan? ›

The biggest change for 2023 was made to dual-motor-equipped Taycans, which now disconnect the front motor in normal and range drive modes. As you might expect, this drastically increases the car's EPA-rated range.

But, what is the 2023 Porsche Taycan electric range? Depending on the exact configuration you choose, you can expect to enjoy nearly up to 246 miles of range* on the 2023 Porsche Taycan.

The Porsche's ratings range between 206 and 246 miles, depending on the battery size and electric motors. Every model features an 800-volt architecture that allows a peak charging rate of 270 kilowatts.

Porsche Taycan

The standard coupe version of this vehicle is in high demand - and with good reason; it is one of the slowest-depreciating cars available today. The Taycan has proved to be a smart choice for those seeking a solid long-term investment that will hold its value over time.

Porsche estimates that new customers will have to wait between six and nine months to take delivery of their Taycan EVs, CEO Oliver Blume said yesterday after the company's general annual meeting. The delays are caused by complex factors, including geopolitics and the pandemic, which affected Taycan sales last year.

Your 2021 Porsche Taycan battery will ordinarily last between 3 to 5 years, but that can fluctuate heavily depending on battery size, type of battery, weather conditions and driving habits.

The Taycan 4S handled the cold weather like a champ and finished up with 213 miles of range in these most unfavorable driving range conditions. Even in the cold weather, driving on snow tires at 70-mph, the Taycan 4S beat its EPA range rating by 10 miles.

Most Taycan variants extend their range between 7 and 29 miles. Only the GTS models (both the sedan and the Sport Turismo) see no change when it comes to their 2023 range estimates, yet the GTS still leads all Taycan models with 246 miles of range.

2023 Porsche Taycan Pricing

The 2023 Porsche Taycan starts at $86,700. That's for the regular Taycan sedan with rear-wheel drive and a range of 208 miles. The same car with Performance Battery Plus upgrade (for more power and greater range) is $92,480.

Has Porsche stopped production of Taycan? ›

Porsche has confirmed production of the electric Taycan has been suspended, while Volkswagen has stopped orders for its plug-in hybrids.

Porsches are known for the driving experience they offer. The Taycan GTS is no different. For its size, it gives the best of both worlds: space and comfort for daily driving and occasional track day fun. This EV felt very premium and I could see why the Taycan has been selling so well in absence of the Tesla Model S.

If you're looking for the most power or the fastest acceleration, then the new Taycan has the edge. No Panamera E-Hybrid can match its maximum 750-hp output or its range-topping 2.6-second 0–60 time.

Electrek's Take. The Taycan has been and continues to be a very successful vehicle program for Porsche. However, it is disappointing that it is still the only all-electric Porsche. The electric Macan has been expected to be available by now, but it has been delayed for a while.

The Taycan certainly seems to have all the right ingredients, including the lowest centre of gravity in the German brand's line-up. It's not some highly impractical supercar, either: it has rear doors, enough space for a couple of adults in the back, and a reasonably big hatchback boot.

The 2022 Porsche Taycan has 40 complaints of problems with the NHTSA, some of which are software related. For instance, some owners complain that software problems lead to faulty climate control functionality, blank infotainment screens, and a series of unprompted warning lights, per Car HP.

Porsche Taycan sales in Q4 2022

In 2022, Porsche delivered 34,801 all-electric cars (down 16 percent year-over-year), which is also 11.2% of the total volume. For reference, in 2021, the company sold 41,296 Porsche Taycan, which was 13.7 percent of the total volume.

Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo: Enjoy the most refined, well-equipped version of the Taycan Cross Turismo in this high-end luxury trim.

An on-board charger with 11 kW for charging using alternating current is also installed as standard; a charger with a charging capacity of 22 kW is available as an option. This fully and gently charges the battery in around nine hours.

The standard 71 kWh Porsche Taycan versions can charge at an AC charging station at a maximum power of 22 kW from 0 to 100 in around 4 hours. At a DC fast charging station, the maximum power of 225 kW charges the Porsche Taycan from 10 to 80 percent in around 21 minutes.

What is the top speed of a Porsche Taycan in mph? ›

0-60 mph in 3.8 seconds and a top speed of 155 mph.

How much to replace the battery in my Porsche? Depending on power, size, and quality, prices for a replacement car battery range from about $45 to $250.

The standard Taycan offers the best range

Still, I recommend opting for the larger Performance Battery Plus that offers 93.4 kWh of capacity and a faster charging rate of 270 kW – it takes 22 minutes to go from 5 percent to 80 percent state-of-charge when connected to a high-speed DC charger.

The Taycan features efficient motors and a large battery pack for a range of around 300 miles.

This results in excellent drivability and driving dynamics for this electric car in winter. It really is a pure pleasure to drive the Taycan on snow and ice.”

"When using a quality charging device, there generally are no safety related issues as long as the plug is not sitting in a puddle of water or the charging port on the car is packed with snow,” Bruhl says.

Real Range between 295 - 580 km

For 'Highway' figures a constant speed of 110 km/h is assumed. The actual range will depend on speed, style of driving, weather and route conditions.

Both offer amazing zero to 60 mph times. The Taycan Turbo S will take you from zero to 60mph in 2.6 seconds, though Motor Trend and others have clocked it at 2.4 seconds. The Tesla comes in at 2.3 seconds – so just a tiny difference.

While developing the Taycan, the biggest issue Porsche had to battle with was weight, because the batteries electric cars need for a decent range between charges tend to be very heavy. That's why the Taycan weighs several hundred kilograms more than the slightly larger, petrol-powered Porsche Panamera.

Is Porsche Taycan rare? ›

Until now, the Taycan range has exclusively offered four-wheel drive, with a motor driving each axle. This new variant drops the front motor to make it the only rear-wheel-drive option.

As well as its outstanding electrified performance, the Taycan is practical too. All models come equipped with a 4+1 seating layout. This set-up includes a rear bench seat to accommodate a third rear passenger.

Taycan will be updated in 2027

The third electric car from Porsche will be Panamera which the company is planning to unveil at around the same time as the updated Taycan. There were rampant rumors that Taycan cannibalized the bigger Panamera but thankfully, the company still sees a good market for its luxury 4-door GT.

The Taycan Turbo S will take you from zero to 60 mph in a neck-snapping 2.6 seconds, though Motor Trend and others have clocked it at 2.4 seconds; as fast as a three million dollar Bugatti Chiron (the fastest gasoline-powered car in the world). That is faster by a second than the Tesla Model S.

When you start to look at the two vehicles drivetrains, you'll find the Porsche might actually have an advantage as a result of the transmission. The Taycan has two gears for the rear axle, and a single gear for the front axle. The rear gear ratios are 15.563 for first, and 8.05 for second.

The Porsche Taycan (rhymes with “pie pan') has low range because it is heavy and inefficient.

often between 46 and 65 years old, with the average age being 52.

The Taycan always attracts attention during the trip: two coachmen almost hit the edge when driving round a two-lane traffic circle.

The Taycan is also capable of super-speedy DC fast charging, which makes long drives even more viable. For 2023, Porsche says the Taycan can precondition its battery more quickly for maximum DC fast charging, resulting in slightly quicker recharging times if you're connected to a high-powered station.

Comparing horsepower figures, the Taycan 4S holds the advantage over the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid. Conversely, the Panamera has a higher combined torque rating than the Taycan 4S. The all-electric Taycan has a sophisticated 2-speed transmission to help manage its tremendous performance capabilities.

Which Taycan has the longest range? ›

Both the Taycan and Taycan 4S get two battery options. The cheaper 79kWh unit offers a usable capacity of 71kWh and a range of between 276 miles (Taycan) and 282 miles (Taycan 4S), while the bigger 93kWh battery (with nearly 84kWh usable capacity) boosts this to 314 and 318 miles respectively.

For example, the Porsche Taycan saloon with the single-deck Performance battery has a maximum range of up to 444km in accordance with WLTP and up to 505km for a model with the two-deck Performance battery Plus. In the form of the Taycan 4S Cross Turismo there's a maximum range WLTP of 490km in accordance with WLTP.

The Porsche Taycan is the company's first-ever fully electric vehicle.

Porsche sold 5,775 Taycan in 2022. In 2021, Porsche sold 9,419 Taycan. They sold 3,644 more units in year 2021 compared to 2022 with a percent loss of 38.69% YoY.

The Taycan is rated below average for reliability by J.D. Power. The comparable Audi E-Tron also scores low for reliability, while the Mercedes-Benz EQS received scores on the upper end of average (79/100).

“Taycan” is a blend of two Turkish terms that, roughly translated, mean “soul of a spirited young horse.” Well done! The Porsche electric Taycan is just that: lively, powerful, free-spirited.

The Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo is a great five-seater luxury car and surprisingly practical for families. It will fit two child seats nicely in the back with good legroom and the boot space is big enough to fit your single pram or a twin if needed and a softer or two fits well in there too!

The Porsche Taycan factory has been wedged in and among various existing buildings at Porsche's main plant in Zuffenhausen, Germany.

Not only will the new Porsche EV come with improvements externally to make it look better and give new owners more options, there's been a software update that will increase the range of the 2023 models (well, most of them) along with other drivability and livability improvements.

We've also spotted a new range-topping version of the Taycan, with a triple-motor set-up and performance-focused aerodynamic tweaks, as a rival to the Tesla Model S Plaid. We believe this model will appear alongside the facelifted Taycan later this year. Now read our review of the 2023 Porsche Taycan...

What is next for Taycan? ›

The Porsche Taycan is expected to be facelifted for the 2024 model year. The electric sedan will receive a minor styling update, with new larger headlights and a slightly updated bumper design.

Porsche has published its Q4 and 2022 sales report, and despite an overall growth in sales over the year, the company's sole electric vehicle, the Porsche Taycan, saw sales plummet in 2022. Porsche's sales report is positive overall.

Porsche Taycan sales in Q4 2022

For reference, in 2021, the company sold 41,296 Porsche Taycan, which was 13.7 percent of the total volume. Unfortunately, the Porsche Taycan family is no longer selling better than the 911, but at least it's above the Panamera (marginally).

The previous record for a production EV around the track was set by the Tesla Model S Plaid, which completed a lap around the Nurburgring in 7:35.579 in S back in September 2021. This means that the Porsche Taycan Turbo S was over 2 seconds quicker than the Tesla Model S Plaid.

2023 Porsche Taycan Pricing

The 2023 Porsche Taycan starts at $86,700. That's for the regular Taycan sedan with rear-wheel drive and a range of 208 miles. The same car with Performance Battery Plus upgrade (for more power and greater range) is $92,480.

For 2024 there are three new colors, including Algarve Blue Metallic, Montego Blue Metallic, and Arctic Grey.

More capability, more performance and a new look, inside and out: Porsche presents the 2024 Cayenne. Atlanta. Porsche has upgraded the third generation of the Cayenne with comprehensive changes to the powertrain, chassis, design, and in-car technology.

The 718 EV should have at least 250 miles of driving range, and will likely use a similar 800-volt architecture that allows the large Taycan to DC fast-charge at a rate of up to 270 kWh. We'll update this space as specs become available; we expect the 718 EV to launch sometime in 2025.