Porsche Taycan

About Porsche Taycan

The Porsche Taycan is a saloon of the future. The eye-catching car has a stunning exterior design language and premium interiors. The exterior design language features a sloping silhouette towards the back. The front LED headlamps with an HD-Matrix design offer illumination. The 21-inch wheels add style, and the seamless taillight strip looks exquisite. 

The interiors have ample comfort and convenience amenities. Key features include a heads-up display, wireless phone charging, 14-way electrically adjustable front seats, and driver and passenger side type-C ports. It has a 16.8-inch curved display with three personalisable round instruments, a 10.9-inch central display with PCM, and a 5.9-inch rear passenger touchscreen.

The Taycan has two battery packs on offer. The transmission is automatic. 

Standard safety features include six airbags, ABS with EBD, TPMS, ISOFIX, Lane Change Assist, Night Vision Assist, and active rear bonnet functions. 

Porsche Taycan Highlights

The section below presents some key highlights about the Porsche Taycan. 

• Porsche Taycan Price:  The Porsche Taycan comes at a price range of ₹ 1.89 Crore to ₹ 2.53 Crore (ex-showroom Delhi).

• Porsche Taycan Launch Date: The Porsche Taycan made its Indian debut on 12th November 2021. The facelift Taycan was launched in 2024.

• Configurations for Porsche Taycan: The Porsche Taycan comes in two broad variants: the 4S and the Turbo. The Taycan is an electric saloon with two battery pack options for the 4S variants and one battery pack for the Turbo. The transmission choice is automatic.

Porsche Taycan Ex-Showroom Price

The Porsche Taycan's ex-showroom (Delhi) price range is ₹ 1.89 Crore to ₹ 2.53 Crore. The exact price depends on which variant you choose. 

Porsche Taycan Models and Price

The following section enlists the prices of the Porsche Taycan based on the base model, top model, and automatic variant.

• Porsche Taycan Base Model Price: The base model of the Porsche Taycan, the Taycan 4S, comes at a price of ₹ 1.89 Crore (ex-showroom Delhi).

• Porsche Taycan Top Model Price: The ex-showroom (Delhi) price of the top model of the Porsche Taycan, the Taycan Turbo, is ₹ 2.53 Crore.

• Porsche Taycan Automatic Model Price: Both variants of the Porsche Taycan have automatic transmissions.

Porsche Taycan: Quick Review 

This section provides a detailed enlisting of the major aspects of the Porsche Taycan, including its exterior styling, interior features, transmission, performance, battery capacity, and range. 

Exterior Design 

The Porsche Taycan has a timeless yet futuristic appeal. From the front, it looks straight out of a sci-fi movie. The bonnet is flat, and the wings are pronounced. The LED headlamps with an HD-Matrix design come with four-point DRLs. The silhouette has a dynamic, ´fly line’ nature. The automatically extending flush door handles open the car’s doors.  

The rear wings are also pronounced, and the car has a tapering structure at the back. The seamless taillight strip at the back adds style. The Porsche logo at the rear end has an illumination function placed beneath a transparent panel.

There are two roof options: a contoured variant designed from lightweight aluminium with an indentation in the middle and a panoramic fixed glass roof. The Turbo variant has distinct Turbonite painted design elements. The 21-inch alloy wheels are light, aero wheels wrapped with low-resistance tyres.

Interior and Features

The interiors are high-end and offer comfort and infotainment. There are both leather and leather-free upholstery choices. The multifunction sports wheel enables smooth handling. Key comfort and convenience features include a heating function on all four seats and the steering wheel, a heads-up display, wireless phone charging, 14-way electrically adjustable front seats, and type-C ports on the driver and passenger side. It also has a four-zone AC, ambient lighting, air purifier, and a 14-speaker Bose sound system. 

There is a 16.8-inch curved display with three personalisable round instruments as a driver’s display and a 10.9-inch central display with PCM. This 8.4-inch large centre console control panel allows access to navigation, media, telephone, settings and Apple CarPlay, and a 10.9-inch front passenger display, including a Cockpit tile that offers access to navigation and infotainment functions. A 5.9-inch rear passenger touchscreen display with a touch-sensitive surface is also available. 

The Porsche Communication Management, or PCM, allows the use of Radio Plus. It also supports Apple CarPlay and integrates Apple Music into the PCM. The onboard connected car technology is Porsche Connect, which includes Navigation Plus and Charging Planner, among other amenities. The Porsche Connect Package consists of the My Porsche system, which enables online access to your Porsche profile along with all relevant information.

Engine and Transmission

Porsche Taycan Battery Capacity

The Porsche Taycan has two main battery packs on offer. The Taycan 4S has an 89-kWh battery that generates a maximum power of 453.70 bhp and a maximum torque of 695 Nm. It also has an optional 105-kWh Performance Battery Plus Pack, which offers a maximum power of 509.92 bhp and a maximum torque of 710 Nm. The Taycan Turbo has a 105-kWh battery pack. It generates a maximum power of 697.32 bhp and a maximum torque of 890 Nm. 

Porsche Taycan Transmission

Both variants of the Porsche Taycan have automatic transmission. The saloon uses a single-speed transmission for the front and a 2-speed transmission for the rear axle. 

Porsche Taycan Performance

The Porsche Taycan is curated to be comfortable at any speed and has intelligent systems to ensure that the driver is equally comfortable. The Taycan 4S can go from 0 to 100 km/h in 4 seconds and can reach a top speed of 250 km/h. The Taycan Turbo can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.2 seconds and achieve a top speed of 260 km/h. Five driving modes are available: Range, Individual Normal, Sport, and Sport Plus.

A key performance attribute is the Porsche Active Aerodynamics system. It consists of an adaptive rear spoiler and adjustable cool air intake. The rear spoiler extends in three stages: at 90 km/h, 160 km/h, and 200 km/h, as per the situation. It exhibits the point where an electric vehicle becomes a sports car, and a sports car becomes a Porsche.

Porsche Taycan Range

The Taycan 4S offers a WLTP-claimed range of 557 km. with the 89-kWh battery pack. With a 105-kWh battery pack, it provides a range of 642 km. The Taycan Turbo offers a range of 629 km. It is to be noted that the exact India-specific range figures are not available. The mentioned figures are of the UK-spec Taycan. 

Porsche Taycan Ground Clearance

The Porsche Taycan has a ground clearance of 127 mm. 

Porsche Taycan Boot Space

The Porsche Taycan has a boot space of 446 litres. 

Porsche Taycan Dimensions

The Porsche Taycan has a length of 4974 mm, a width of 2144 mm, and a height of 1395 mm. The Taycan 4S has a wheelbase of 2675 mm, and the Taycan Turbo has a wheelbase of 2702 mm. It has a seating capacity of 5. 

Porsche Taycan Colours

The Porsche Taycan comes in a range of exterior colour options. These are:

• White

• Black

• Jet Black Metallic

• Volcano Grey Metallic

• Carrara White Metallic

• Gentian Blue Metallic

• Dolomite Silver Metallic

• Mamba Green Metallic

• Frozen blue Metallic

• Mahogany Metallic

• Frozen berry Metallic

• Cherry Metallic

• Coffee Beige Metallic

• Carmine Red (Special)

• Neptune Blue (Special)

• Crayon (Special)

• Ice Grey Metallic (Special)

Safety 

In terms of safety, The Porsche Taycan comes equipped with 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, Central Locking, Child Safety Locks, an Anti-Theft Alarm, a Day & Night Rear View Mirror, a Seat Belt Warning, a Door Ajar Warning, a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), and Engine Immobiliser. It also has Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Anti-Theft Device, Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock, ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, Heads-Up Display (HUD), Blind Spot Camera, Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock and a 360 View Camera. 

Advanced features include Adaptive cruise control (ACC), which automatically adjusts the distance from the car ahead. Active Lane Keeping uses longitudinal and lateral control to keep the Taycan in the right lane. It works with the Traffic Jam Assist, which keeps the Taycan in the middle of the lane in congested traffic conditions. 

Lane Change Assist alerts you if a car is in your blind spot when you move to change lanes. Night Vision Assist uses an infrared camera to offer support at night by displaying pedestrians and wildlife as thermal images and highlighting them in colour. Surround View guarantees complete care when parking and manoeuvring using one hand. The Turbo gets an active rear bonnet that raises the bonnet to reduce injury during frontal collisions. 

Porsche Taycan Rivals

The Porsche Taycan is a powerful electric saloon that offers supreme range and performance. It also has some noteworthy market rivals. The Taycan is often compared with the Audi RS e-tron GT and Audi e-tron GT. It is also considered a sportier rival to the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS and the Mercedes-Benz EQS.

Porsche Taycan: Old vs Facelift

The Porsche Taycan was first introduced in 2021 and received a facelift in 2024. The most significant change is that the facelift Taycan has only two variants. There are also noticeable changes in the exteriors and interiors. The battery packs have also been upgraded. The following sections compare the facelift Taycan with the outgoing model. 

Exterior

The exterior features a new bumper design and restyled air vents. New LED headlamps with an HD-Matrix design are also included. The rear taillights and bumper have a new setup. The Porsche logo now has an illumination function placed beneath a transparent panel. The Turbo variant gets distinct Turbonite painted design elements. The 21-inch alloy wheels are also restyled with lighter aero wheels wrapped with low-resistance tyres.

Interior

The interior features minimal changes. The user interface on the touchscreen display and driver’s display have visual upgrades. Moreover, it now supports video streaming. The driving mode button is now standard. Two leather-free seat upholstery options are available. The ADAS systems can be accessed using a new lever placed on the left side behind the steering wheel.  

Features

The Porsche Taycan now has more standard features. These include a heating function on all four seats and the steering wheel, a heads-up display, wireless phone charging, 14-way electrically adjustable front seats, and type-C ports on the driver and passenger side. It also has a four-zone AC, ambient lighting, an air purifier, and a 14-speaker Bose sound system. 

Engine and Gearbox

Both Taycan models are now more powerful. The dual motor setup ensures powerful ride quality and power output. The Performance Battery Plus capacity has increased from 93.4-kWh to 105-kWh for the Turbo variant. For the 4S, the battery has been upgraded to 89-kWh from 79.2-kWh. It also gets the optional 105-kWh Performance Battery Plus Pack. The transmission is automatic as before. 

Pros and Cons of the Porsche Taycan

Pros

• Offers an enjoyable ride

• Has a quick charging time

• Has a futuristic and premium look

• Display screens are of high quality and have advanced functions

• The driving range is impressive

Cons

• The price is high

• The camera quality is not that good

• The saloon does not offer a smooth egress, with the comfort key being time-consuming.