The Porsche Taycan is offered in ten different trims with a wide price range. This Porsche electric vehicle is impressive and ready to drive.
The first electric sports car from Porsche became an instant hit. The Taycan wasn’t expected to sell out quickly, but it did. Here we are a few years later, looking at the 2023 version with its ten different trims and two different body styles. The Cross Turismo version is more of a wagon than the regular Taycan, but both models utilize the same set of batteries, electric motors, and power systems to provide excitement to any owner.
What’s the most powerful Taycan?
The most powerful version of this Porsche electric vehicle is the Turbo S trims of either body style. This trim utilizes two electric motors to deliver 616 horsepower and 774 lb-ft of torque. When the launch control system is engaged, the horsepower increases to 750 or a short burst of speed and power, making this a truly impressive sports car. The Turbo S models offer 222 miles of electric driving range, but this isn’t a trim you choose for its driving range and efficiency; you choose it for power and speed.
Are there any single-motor Taycans?
The base Porsche Taycan and Taycan with the Performance Battery Plus both utilize only one electric motor. All other trims have a dual-motor setup. The base Taycan provides 321 horsepower and 250 lb-ft of torque to the wheels. This model offers 208 miles of electric driving and increases power with the launch control system.
The Taycan w/Performance Battery Plus sends 375 horsepower and 250 lb-ft of torque to the rear wheels. This model also includes a launch control for short bursts of additional power, but the best part of this model is the 242 miles of electric driving range.
What does the Taycan 4 Cross Turismo include?
Every Cross Turismo version of the Taycan has two electric motors, providing an AWD layout. The wagon build gives owners extra ground clearance and cargo space along with a unique body kit to give this vehicle a premium and rugged appearance. The Taycan 4 Cross Turismo offers 469 horsepower and up to 235 miles of driving range.
The base Cross Turismo model has the Performance Battery Plus, a panoramic glass roof, and an adaptive air suspension. Other items can be added, including active roll stabilization and a host of Porsche optional features that could be great for this electric Porsche wagon.
The GTS name could be the sweet spot of this Porsche EV
With ten trims to choose from, you’ll want to know where the sweet spot for the Porsche Taycan resides. The Taycan GTS is that model, giving you plenty of power and the sporty features you expect from Porsche. The Taycan GTS delivers 590 horsepower, a sprint time to 60 mph of 3.5 seconds, and up to 246 miles of electric driving range.
This model also gives you:
- Performance Battery Plus
- Sport Chrono Package
- SportDesign appearance package
- Sport-tuned adaptive air suspension
- Torque vectoring steering
- 20-inch wheels
- Exterior black trim
- Gloss black inlay in the rear diffuser
- Matte black rear badging
- Black side vents
- Matrix Design LED headlights
- Sport steering wheel
- Race-Tex faux leather upholstery
These items add performance, quality, and impressive features to the Taycan, making the GTS the most useful version of this electric vehicle.
What are some of the favorite Taycan features?
Wireless smartphone integration
The entire 2023 Porsche Taycan lineup features wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, giving you the desired wireless connection.
Remote Park Assist
Using a smartphone app, Taycan owners can park this EV while standing outside. This applies to both perpendicular and parallel spaces.
InnoDrive
Porsche calls its adaptive cruise control InnoDrive. This system is linked to the navigation system and takes the topography of the terrain and curves into account while adjusting the vehicle’s speed. This system also senses traffic to keep the Taycan in its lane.
Variable Light Control
This feature is included with the panoramic glass roof to electronically darken or lighten the glass as desired.
Plug & Charge
If you want a simpler system for paying for your public charging, this feature does that for you. The Plug & Charge system uses the credit card information on file to streamline the process of paying for your charging.
Carbon ceramic brakes
These brakes are impressive and stand up to the high-performance driving you’ll enjoy in the Porsche Taycan. Without these brakes, this couldn’t be the high-performance electric vehicle we admire.
Will you choose the Porsche Taycan or Taycan Cross Turismo to give you the electrified delight you deserve on the road?
