2020 Porsche Taycan Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The Taycan is Porsche’s first-ever all-electric model. Now out for the 2020 model year, it’s taking aim at the likes of the Tesla Model S. Despite being an entirely new venture for the German carmaker, the Taycan lets you know that it's a Porsche. With a profile not unlike a Panamera and wide rear haunches not unlike a 911, it has all the right styling cues while still being distinct from the rest of the range. For now, the Taycan is available only in Turbo and Turbo S trims, but lower-tier trims will arrive soon.
Both the Taycan Turbo and Taycan Turbo S get two electric motors and a 93.4-kWh lithium-ion battery with 616 horsepower driving all four wheels. With Launch Control, both trims can push a little harder, with the Turbo making up to 670 hp and 626 pound-feet of torque and the Turbo S making 750 hp and 774 pound-feet of torque. Both are absolute rockets in a straight line, with the Taycan Turbo taking 3 seconds to get to 60 mph and the Turbo S taking just 2.6 seconds. As of this writing, the EPA hasn't released official fuel-economy numbers.
Drivers can select between Range, Normal, Sport, and Sport+ settings that tweak power output, the weight of the steering, and the stiffness of the suspension. Rear-wheel steering is standard, the staggered tires are sticky, and the brakes are massive at 16.5 inches with 10-piston calipers up front. Stepping up to the Taycan Turbo S adds carbon-ceramic brakes. Porsche’s active chassis system is an optional extra.
In addition to good looks and a Porsche badge, the Taycan stands out from Tesla with its interior. Porsche makes some of the best cockpits in the business, and the designers delivered yet again with this car. The thin-spoked steering wheel looks sporty, the open-pore wood and synthetic suede add a touch of class, and the multiple digital interfaces remind you that this car is cutting edge even while it’s sitting still.
There are three digital screens that come standard in the Taycan Turbo and Turbo S, while two more displays are optional extras. The instrument cluster is a 16.8-inch curved glass affair, while infotainment centers on a 10.9-inch touchscreen. An 8.4-inch touchscreen houses the controls for other functions like climate control. For an extra cost, the front passenger can have his or her own 10.9-inch infotainment touchscreen and rear passengers get a 5.4-inch touchscreen in the rear for their climate control settings. Options on the safety front include night-vision cameras, a surround-view camera, adaptive cruise control, and Porsche’s InnoDrive assist features. All Taycans get automatic emergency braking, active lane control, and parking sensors. Four adults will fit in the Taycan just fine, and storage space is good but not exceptional with 12.9 cubic feet in the rear trunk along with a small front trunk occupied mostly by the plug adapter.
The Tesla Model S is no longer the only show in town when it comes to high-end electric performance sedans. The Porsche has similar dimensions but less storage space, and speed is similar as well, with the Tesla Model S Performance hitting 60 mph in a fifth of a second quicker than the Taycan Turbo S.
User reviews for 2020 Porsche Taycan
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by Jay Z
Oct 22, 2024
Range not as good as others, over priced for the capabilities received .Oct 22, 2024
by D'Artagnan C
Jun 25, 2024
Design, battery and power is top notch!! Definitely one of the best EV sports cars on the market!Jun 25, 2024
by Den C
Feb 17, 2023
Exciting driving experience
Great design
Range of mileage was 230 miles ( too low) for my needs
Seats were not as comas I hoped .Feb 17, 2023
User rating:
by Jay Z
Oct 22, 2024
Range not as good as others, over priced for the capabilities received .Oct 22, 2024
by D'Artagnan C
Jun 25, 2024
Design, battery and power is top notch!! Definitely one of the best EV sports cars on the market!Jun 25, 2024
by Den C
Feb 17, 2023
Exciting driving experience
Great design
Range of mileage was 230 miles ( too low) for my needs
Seats were not as comas I hoped .Feb 17, 2023
by Anonymous
Apr 16, 2022
Instant acceleration, incredibly comfortable and smooth ride, exceptional handling/cornering, quiet ride and superb sound system! I also really liked the optional surround view camera for parking.Apr 16, 2022
by Anonymous
Apr 08, 2022
wow. What an awesome vehicle. Absolutely beautiful.. ,inside, outside, etc. Apr 08, 2022
by Frank O
Jan 12, 2022
Great car well built, luxurious. Drives like a Porsche should. Range is better than EPA
Excellent charging with the right charger. Would be nice if it was a little less expensive. But wouldn’t that be nice for all Porsches. Jan 12, 2022
by Bernard D
Aug 26, 2021
Tenue de route excellente, suspension très agréable, j’aime bien le son sport, mais c’est vraiment personnel, rapport qualité prix dispendieux, surtout les options, un toit ouvrant ou même style Targa, Aug 26, 2021
by Anonymous
Jan 03, 2021
After owning a Tesla Model S P100D for three years, the Taycan is an interesting contrast. Build quality is significantly higher than Teslas. Porsche range is quite understated and it exceeds 260 miles under most conditions, albeit still less than Teslas. The Porsche feels like a sports car, versus the Tesla as a fast sedan. The Porsche maintains performance much better than the Tesla, suffers no parasitic drain versus the Teslas high drain, and charges somewhat faster. However, the charging network isnt close to Teslas, at least not yet. The Tesla is a 4-5 seater with a large trunk and frunk. The Porsche is a 4 seater, tight in the back,with a medium trunk and frunk. The Porsche is considerably more expensive than the Tesla. So, as one would expect, the Porsche is a very expensive and very good sports car, and the Tesla is a somewhat expensive and quite fast sedan.Jan 03, 2021
by D.A.V. F
Dec 18, 2020
Beautiful car for the elite drivers that prefer beauty and performance.Dec 18, 2020
by Sonny G
Oct 21, 2020
In many ways is a great EV, some ways it is a very good EV, and some ways it is a good EV...and really beautiful!Oct 21, 2020
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2020 Porsche Taycan Pricing
Original MSRP
$103,800 to $185,000Price range
$69,841 to $74,823Average price on CG
$69,841YoY price change
$74,823 to $69,841Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Rear side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 10 · 150 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 14.2 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 14.1 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Cargo area floor mat material: carpet · Center console trim: leatherette · Dash Trim: Leatherette · Door sill trim: aluminum · Door trim: leatherette · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: multi-function screen controls · Storage: cargo net · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
4WD Type: on demand
Engine
EV battery capacity: 79.2 kWh · Electric Charge Cord: 120 volt · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium ion · Electric Motor HP: 522 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 390 · Electric Motor Torque: 472 · Electric motor charger: DC fast charging · Electric motor charger connector: SAE Combo CCS · Electric motor charging time: 10 hours · Electric motor miles per charge: 253
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: electronically controlled · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: Porsche Communication Management · Infotainment screen size: 8.4 in. and 10.9 in. (dual)
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 16.8 in. · Warnings and reminders: low battery
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: cornering · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Automatic emergency braking: front · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: front · Pre-Collision Warning System: audible warning · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather-trimmed
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: Porsche Connect · Smart device app function: vehicle location · Wifi: hotspot
Tires
Type: summer performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: with safety reverse
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Rear side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · USB auxiliary audio input · Premium Brand: Bose · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 14 · 710 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 16.3 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 14.4 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Cargo area floor mat material: carpet · Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: leather · Door sill trim: aluminum · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: cargo area carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: stainless steel · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Center console: second row · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 14
Drivetrain
4WD Type: on demand
Engine
EV battery capacity: 93 kWh · Electric Charge Cord: 240 volt · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium ion · Electric Motor HP: 670 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 500 · Electric Motor Torque: 626 · Electric motor charger: DC fast charging · Electric motor charger connector: SAE Combo CCS · Electric motor charging time: 10 hours · Electric motor miles per charge: 201
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: electronically controlled · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: Apply CarPlay ready · Infotainment screen size: 8.4 in. and 10.9 in. (dual)
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 16.8 in. · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: self-leveling · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 14
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Automatic emergency braking: front pedestrian · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: rear · Pre-Collision Warning System: audible warning · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front and rear · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: 4-way power lumbar · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: height · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: Porsche Connect · Smart device app function: vehicle location · Wifi: hotspot
Tires
Type: summer performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: speed sensitive · Power windows: with safety reverse
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · USB auxiliary audio input · Premium Brand: Bose · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 14 · 710 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 16.5 · Front brakes: carbon ceramic disc · Rear brake diameter: 16.1 · Rear brakes: carbon ceramic disc
Comfort Features
Cargo area floor mat material: carpet · Center console trim: carbon · Dash trim: carbon · Door sill trim: illuminated scuff plate · Door trim: carbon · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: stainless steel · Steering wheel trim: suede
Convenience Features
Assist handle: rear · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: cargo net · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 18
Drivetrain
4WD Type: on demand
Engine
EV battery capacity: 93 kWh · Electric Charge Cord: 120 volt · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium ion · Electric Motor HP: 750 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 560 · Electric Motor Torque: 774 · Electric motor charger: DC fast charging · Electric motor charger connector: SAE Combo CCS · Electric motor charging time: 10 hours · Electric motor miles per charge: 192
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: electronically controlled · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: Porsche Communication Management · Infotainment screen size: 8.4 in. and 10.9 in. (dual)
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 16.8 in. · Warnings and reminders: low battery
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 18
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Automatic emergency braking: front pedestrian · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: rear · Pre-Collision Warning System: visual warning · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: suede · Upholstery accents: faux suede
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: Porsche Connect · Smart device app function: maintenance status · Wifi: hotspot
Tires
Type: summer performance
Tires and Rims
Wheels: painted aluminum
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Power windows: with safety reverse