Porsche Taycan
Electric sports sedan · 4W · Launched 2022
~£142,857 (converted from INR — verify with manufacturer)
≈ ₹1.50 Cr (Indian market)
Indicative price · verify with manufacturer
Range
484 km
Battery
93.4 kWh
Top speed
260 km/h
Charge
9.5 hr
Power
625 bhp
Seats
4
Available colors
Overview
Porsche Taycan — the car that proved EVs can be Porsches. 800V pioneer, 2-speed gearbox, and driving dynamics that redefine electric performance.
Best for
Porsche enthusiasts who want the ultimate driver's EV — nothing else comes close for driving feel
Pros & cons
+Pros
- Drives like a Porsche — that says everything
- 800V pioneer — most mature fast charging
- 2-speed rear gearbox — unique
- 625 bhp with launch control
−Cons
- — Porsche pricing
- 120mm GC — cannot drive on real-world roads properly
- 366L boot — impractical
- 4 seats only
Key features
Safety features
Known issues & how ev.care helps
Full troubleshooting guide
Porsche Taycan Common Problems and How to Resolve Them at Home
Step-by-step fixes for the 5 most-reported faults, with difficulty + cost ratings. Written by ev.care's DIYguru-certified technicians.
Read the full guideImportant: These issues were reported in earlier production batches and have largely been addressed by Porsche in newer models through OTA updates and manufacturing improvements. If you experience any of these, ev.care's certified technicians can diagnose and resolve them — often in a single visit.
120mm GC means speed bumps are the enemy
Reported in earlier models — Porsche has released fixes for newer batches.
Range drops dramatically with spirited driving
Reported in earlier models — Porsche has released fixes for newer batches.
Real-world range 15-25% below rated figure on highways with AC
Reported in earlier models — Porsche has released fixes for newer batches.
Boot hinge alignment drifts over 30K km — workshop fix
Reported in earlier models — Porsche has released fixes for newer batches.
Infotainment occasional lag — resolved via OTA
Reported in earlier models — Porsche has released fixes for newer batches.
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Buying the Porsche Taycan in United Kingdom
- 1Range: the 301 miles figure quoted in United Kingdom is on the WLTP test cycle. WLTP is closer to real life than older tests but still ~10–20% optimistic on the motorway in winter.
- 2Charging: a 93.4 kWh pack refills overnight on a 7 kW home wallbox; on the road you'll use CCS (DC rapid) and Type 2 (AC); home wallbox plus the public rapid network — this model does 5-80% in 22.5 min (270kW DC).
- 3Incentives: The Electric Car Grant (launched July 2025) gives up to £3,750 off eligible new EVs priced at or below £37,000, applied at the point of sale. Company-car drivers save further via salary-sacrifice and low Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) tax. Note EVs began paying VED (road tax) from April 2025.
- 4Climate: Cold, damp winters trim range and slow rapid charging — pre-condition the battery before a rapid stop.
- 5Fit: ample for daily driving and longer motorway runs without range anxiety.
The Porsche Taycan for United Kingdom buyers
What this electric car means in United Kingdom — range on the WLTP standard, local incentives, charging, and the things petrol-car switchers ask about most.
Range in United Kingdom
The Porsche Taycan is rated at 301 miles on the WLTP test cycle. WLTP is closer to real life than older tests but still ~10–20% optimistic on the motorway in winter.
Charging
Plan around CCS (DC rapid) and Type 2 (AC); home wallbox plus the public rapid network. The 93.4 kWh pack means a home overnight charge covers most weekly driving, with DC fast charging for longer trips.
Incentives & running costs
The Electric Car Grant (launched July 2025) gives up to £3,750 off eligible new EVs priced at or below £37,000, applied at the point of sale. Company-car drivers save further via salary-sacrifice and low Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) tax. Note EVs began paying VED (road tax) from April 2025.
Climate & real-world range
Cold, damp winters trim range and slow rapid charging — pre-condition the battery before a rapid stop.
Incentive and tax rules change often — figures above are a 2026 guide; confirm current United Kingdom eligibility before purchase.
All specifications
Battery & charging+
| Battery capacity | 93.4 kWh |
|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 484 km |
| Charge time (0-100%) | 9.5 hours |
| Fast charge | 5-80% in 22.5 min (270kW DC) |
| Battery warranty | 8 years / 1,60,000 km |
| Battery repurchase | No |
Performance+
| Top speed | 260 km/h |
|---|---|
| Power | 625 bhp |
| Torque | 850 Nm |
| Motor type | Dual PMSM |
| Drive type | AWD |
Dimensions+
| Kerb weight | 2295 kg |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance | 120 mm |
| Boot space | 366 litres |
| Seating | 4 seats |
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Porsche Taycan
~£142,857 (converted from INR — verify with manufacturer)
Bottom line
The Porsche Taycan scores 7.4/10 overall. Best suited for: Porsche enthusiasts who want the ultimate driver's EV — nothing else comes close for driving feel. Key strength: drives like a porsche — that says everything. Main consideration: — porsche pricing.
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