Porsche Taycan Review: Electrifying Performance Comes With A Big Price Tag

 

Porsche are no stranger to making great cars. In the 911, they have possibly the best sports car of all time. In the 718, an incredibly balanced car. In the Panamera, Porsche have likely the best super-wagon on the market, even better than the Audi RS7 or Mercedes E 63. With the Macan and Cayenne, probably 2 of the best performance SUVs of the past decade. The 918 Spyder was also pretty special. So when Porsche announced an electric sport sedan was in the works, we all knew that it was going to be a winner. The Taycan, in short, is proof that electric doesn't have to be boring. The Tesla Model S Plaid still remains the quickest sedan in history, but it is clearly out of its comfort zone on a track. The Taycan learned from the successes and failures of the Tesla, and, as a result, is a phenomenal car in every aspect. The Porsche was able to match the high bar set by the Tesla Model S, with each able to sprint to 60 mph in only 2.4 seconds! 

  The Taycan is fitted with the customary Porsche interior, with high-quality materials everywhere you can see. The infotainment system is very easy to use, and the seats are of the highest quality. Eric Stafford, editor at Car&Driver, handed the Porsche a terrific 9/10 rating, writing that the Taycan is "A truly innovative electric vehicle, showcasing the high-performance potential of the species". Unfortunately, there is a catch: Porsche demands great amounts of money for great cars. As such, even a base model will cost you six figures. It is a great car, but, to be painfully honest, I would go for a Model 3 Performance instead. Not to take anything away from the Taycan, as a matter of fact, I saw one just the other day, and it sure was a lot prettier than a Tesla. Regardless, price is a factor when comparing cars, even if Taycan customers have cash as a non-issue.