The Taycan, 4 and 4S came with an 89kWh battery as standard, which can be upgraded to the 105kWh Performance Battery Plus. This came as standard on the GTS, Turbo and Turbo S, and on all models from 2025.
On the range
Across all Taycans, the minimum claimed range is 230 miles for the Taycan 4S with the standard battery, and the maximum is 318 miles, for the 4S Performance Battery Plus. Expect a range of 220-240 miles in everyday use.
Peace of mind
There are isolated stories of battery packs being replaced under warranty at £50k-plus, but so far they’re lasting well. All Taycans have eight-year/100k-mile battery cover, guaranteeing 70 per cent of its original capacity.
Keep up to date
The Taycan’s software needs to be up-to-date, to maximise range and minimise running problems with the infotainment, as well as the car’s electrical systems, any of which can play up.
Interior
The cabin is every inch a Porsche, with its premium materials and hi-tech feel, with large digital displays for the instrumentation and infotainment. As you’d expect, it all works brilliantly and the switchgear feels very high in quality.
Rear-seat space is tight and there’s room for only four people, unless a fifth seat was added at extra cost. Boot space also isn’t generous, but the Turismo editions offer more carrying capacity and extra rear-seat headroom.
Running costs
Your fuel costs could be minimal if you can charge largely at home, while maintenance costs aren’t too bad. Services alternate between Minor (£576, Porsche Tewkesbury) and Major (£697); with an interval of every two years or 18,000 miles, the annual cost is pretty good. Expect insurance to cost plenty; entry-level saloons are in groups 47-50, the Sport Turismo sits is in groups 48-50 and the Cross Turismo is in groups 49-50.
