Everything you need to know about the new Porsche Taycan
Porsche has given the revered Taycan EV a significant makeover in order bolster its position as one of the fastest and most capable electric performance cars on sale today.
The German brand is aiming to build on the success of the first-generation model. Since its launch in 2020, Porsche has sold more that 150,000 Taycan models.
So how has Porsche changed its electric saloon in order to improve it further?
On the outside, the Taycan still bears a strong resemblance to the previous-generation model, with subtle changes to the bonnet contours and LED headlights.
It also features new air vents up front and wider wheel arches.
Underneath, however, the car has changed dramatically, with significant revisions made to the car's battery, powertrain and charging.
It's also worth noting that Porsche has retained the Cross Turismo version of the Taycan, which means you can still have the car in estate form should you wish.
The entry-level model costs from £86,500 and comes in rear-wheel drive single-motor form.
Moving up the range there is a trio of dual-motor versions, the Taycan 4S, Taycan Turbo and Taycan Turbo S, with the latter costing a cool £161,400.
You get some serious performance for that price, however, with the Turbo S now developing a fearsome 939bhp, enabling it to sprint from 0-62mph in just 2.4secs.
That’s 0.4sec quicker than the previous car and means that the Taycan is one of the fastest accelerating electric cars on sale today.
It's not just the Turbo S model that has seen a hike in performance: all versions of the Taycan have increased in power thanks to a new rear motor, which adds 107bhp and 30lb ft of torque.
But Porsche didn’t end its development after upping the power; the new motor is also 10kg lighter than the previous generation electric motor.
Porsche Taycan
Porsche has also integrated a ‘push to pass’ function as part of the Sports Chrono Package, which boosts power by an additional 94bhp for a 10 seconds.
The single-motor rear-wheel drive version now puts of 429bhp and can hit 62mph in just 4.8sec, 0.6sec faster than the pre-facelift car.
As standard, the single-motor Taycan Sport features a 89kWh battery which promises a range of up to 367 miles.
Opt for the Battery Performance Plus - which increased the battery to 105kWh - and the range is up to an impressive 422 miles.
Porsche has also upped the maximum charging speed to 320kW, making the Taycan one of the fastest charging electric cars on the market.
That should allow for a 10-80% charge in around 18 minutes, which is much faster than the 37 minutes quoted for the previous-generation car.
Whether you buy the single-motor or Turbo S, all models come as standard with adaptive two-chamber air suspension, which is said to have sharpened the handling, according to Porsche.
The adaptive suspension features a self-levelling function, which ensures the body remains flat through bends; it can also lower the car at speed to reduce drag.
Prospective owners can add an Active Ride system, which is designed to ensure that the car stays completely flat through corners, even under hard acceleration.
Beyond the suspension, the Taycan also gets upgraded brakes and a suite of new wheel designs, which have all been crafted for greater aerodynamic efficiency.
Move inside and the Taycan hasn’t changed too much compared to the outgoing model.
The infotainment system has been upgraded, with sharper graphics and a more user-friendly interface. Porsche has even collaborated with tech giant Apple to improve the Taycan’s Carplay functionality.
The new Porsche Taycan is set to go on sale in Spring, with prices starting from £86,500.
