A Complete Guide To The 2025 Porsche Taycan

The Porsche Taycan is the German automaker’s entrant into the increasingly competitive luxury EV sedan market. It’s no easy task to be a part of this segment, as manufacturers such as the American EV giant Tesla have largely reigned supreme regarding electric sedan sales for years. But that won’t stop the Stuttgart automaker.

In our in-depth guide, we’re going to walk through all aspects of the new Taycan. Things like style, powertrain, range, and technology will be thoroughly gone over. We’ll also be pitting our Taycan against two rivals later on. For now, read on, and we’ll see what’s what with the 2025 Porsche Taycan.

This guide provides comprehensive information provided by the manufacturer. HotCars sourced additional data for reliability (from J.D. Power), EPA gas mileage (Fueleconomy.gov), safety ratings (IIHS), and recalls (NHTSA). We evaluate five different metrics when determining a rating for each model. You can
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What’s New For 2025?

There’s no mistaking the Taycan being a Porsche from any angle. The EV adopts Porsche’s current sedan design motif, which is showcased by its thin headlamps with the signature four LED running lights housed within. A front bumper that lacks a usual grille is an easy way to tell the Taycan is, in fact, an EV. Overall, the front end takes on a low-slung appearance and is somewhat reminiscent of the current Porsche 911. Down its sides, it does start to look more and more 911-ish. It looks as though Porsche took one, stretched it, and added rear doors. The rear end adopts a similarly simple look to the front end, with just a couple of smooth curves and a single, thin LED tail light spanning the width of its backside.

2025 Highlights

• Upgrades standard and performance batteries
• Cleverly-designed, updated electric motors offer more power while also being lighter
• Faster charging times
• Apple CarPlay+ now integrated into the Taycan’s infotainment system
• Battery state-specific navigation

Exterior Dimensions

Engine Specifications And Performance

Each of our Porsche Taycan’s four trim levels comes with its own power ratings. Base Taycan buyers will receive 402 horsepower and 254 lb-ft torque, and 4S buyers will get a bit more at 522 horsepower and 479 lb-ft torque. Turbo iterations start at 670 horsepower and 626 lb-ft torque and move up to 750 horsepower and 774 lb-ft torque for Turbo S recipients. A performance battery option is available for the base and 4S trims increase power ratings.

Performance Specifications

Porsche employs a two-speed dog-ring gearbox on all Taycan grades, with all-wheel drive iterations also receiving a single-speed front-mounted gearbox as well. Because of the large differences in power between our six powertrain configurations, 0-60 MPH times vary from 5.1 seconds on the base model to a blistering 2.6 seconds on the top-end Turbo S grade. The Taycan is the most aerodynamically-inclined Porsche ever produced, with a drag coefficient of just 0.22 with optional air suspension equipped.

Only two battery options are available to choose from, ranging from the standard 79.2 kWh net battery pack to the 93.4 kWh performance battery pack, which is optional in the base and 4S models and standard across all others. Electric fuel economy, or MPGe, varies from 85 MPGe in the base Taycan to 75 MPGe in the tire-shredding Turbo S model. For those who wish for a more dynamic driving experience, you can opt for one of two Porsche brake upgrades. Porsche’s Active Suspension Management system is standard across all Taycan grades, which can be independently adjusted to suit whatever driving surface you find yourself on.

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Interior Technology And Comfort

Best Interior Features Of The 2025 Porsche Taycan

• Comfortable yet sporty interior
• Optional 14-way power front seats with massage
• Tons of color and material customization options
• Optional Quad-Zone climate control
• Standard seating for four, optional seating for five

The Taycan’s cockpit is deliberately set up to mimic a performance car, with a commanding driving position and a low driver’s seat. While this low-slung seating arrangement can be a trifle difficult to lower yourself into if you’re on the taller side. Once you’ve sat down, it’s a very nice place to be.

Porsche allows for seemingly infinite interior customizations, offering a wide array of color schemes, materials, and optional tech as well. The Taycan comes standard with seating for four passengers, but that can be upgraded to seating for five if need be. Heating rear seats, four-zone climate control, and a heated steering wheel are among the most commonly selected options. Cargo room and rear seat room are a bit smaller than competing models.

Technology

The Taycan is a techie’s dream, sporting up to three different screens. The main screen mounted at the center of the dashboard is a 10.9-inch LCD, capable of AppleCarPlay+ and Android Auto, navigation, and Bluetooth, among others. The second screen is an 8.4-inch display mounted on the center console, where things like climate control and heated seats are taken care of. Optionally, you can have another 5.9-inch screen mounted in the second row, so your backseat passengers can control their half of the quad-zone climate control.

Interior Dimensions

Safety And Reliability

The 2025 Porsche Taycan hasn’t been tested by the IIHS or NHTSA yet. However, Porsche has a long-standing history of producing safe and reliable cars, EV or not. It’s a safe assumption the Taycan will continue this reputation, and live up to its siblings in terms of safety and reliability.

Driver Assistance Features

The Taycan comes with standard driver assistance features, including Blind-Spot Monitoring, Lane-Keep Assist, and Automatic Emergency Braking. Optionally, you can have Adaptive Cruise Control with lane-centering capability.

• Blind-Spot Monitoring
• Lane-Keep Assist
• Automatic Emergency Braking
• Available Adaptive Cruise Control

IIHS Crash Testing

*The Porsche Taycan and its subsequent grades have not been tested by the IIHS. Below is a video taken from EuroNCAP, Europe’s leading crash testing authority.

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

*The Porsche Taycan and its subsequent grades have not been rated by the NHTSA.

• Recalls (NHTSA): 1 for 2024 MY, 0 for 2025 MY
• NHTSA Investigations: 0
• NHTSA Consumer Complaints: 0
• Awards: N/A

Warranties

As far as the Taycan’s warranty is concerned, Porsche uses a 4-year/50,000-mile structure, which covers most components, including powertrain and airbags. An EV component warranty covers electric parts and other aspects for eight years or 100,000 miles to help alleviate some of the anxieties that come with EV ownership. Roadside assistance is included for the same duration as the full warranty. Seat belts are covered for life, and maintenance coverage is available at an extra cost, though with an EV it may not be worth the money, seeing as there isn’t much to do regarding maintenance.

2025 Porsche Taycan Versus Its Competitors

The 2025 Taycan has its work cut out for it when it comes to competition. The luxury EV sedan market is becoming more and more flooded and homogenized, so an automaker needs to make their entrant stand out in some way. So, to see how our Taycan does just that, we’re going to compare it to a couple of its biggest rivals below: the Tesla Model S and the BMW i5.

How The Porsche Taycan Compares To The Tesla Model S

• 	2025 Porsche Taycan	2024 Tesla Model S
  Engine/Motor	Single Rear / Dual Front & Rear Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor(s)	Dual Electric Motors
  Horsepower	402 HP / 469 HP / 522 HP / 562 HP / 670 HP / 750 HP	670 HP – 1,020 HP
  Torque	254 LB-FT / 263 LB-FT / 472 LB-FT / 479 LB-FT / 626 LB-FT / 774 LB-FT	N/A – 1,050 LB-FT
  Drivetrain	RWD / AWD	AWD
  Transmission	2-Speed Dog-Ring Rear / 1-Speed Front	Single-Speed Direct Drive
  Range	208 Miles / 242 Miles / 206 Miles / 235 Miles / 238 Miles / 222 Miles	396 Miles – 405 Miles
  MSRP	From $101,395	From $74,990
  0-60 MPH	5.1 Seconds / 3.8 Seconds / 3.0 Seconds / 2.6 Seconds	2.4 Seconds – 3.1 Seconds
  Power Output	79.2 kWh / 93.4 kWh	100 kWh

Arguably, the most iconic EV sedan is the Model S, courtesy of American EV giant Tesla. Its styling is seemingly synonymous with EVs today, as almost anyone can pick a Tesla out in a crowded parking lot. The Taycan has its own unique styling, too. But how else do these two stack up against one another?

For starters, the Model S is vastly cheaper than its German counterpart, coming in at $74,990 compared to the Porsche’s $101,395. You also get a lot more power at that base price along with over 150 more miles of driving range. There’s no doubt that Porsche as a brand has more heritage and experience building cars, but with a price as low as the Tesla, which also boasts more power, range, and a faster 0-60 MPH time, it’s very difficult to argue the case for the Taycan here.

How The Porsche Taycan Compares To The BMW i5

• 	2025 Porsche Taycan	2024 BMW i5
  Engine/Motor	Single Rear / Dual Front & Rear Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor(s)	Single or Dual Electric Motors
  Horsepower	402 HP / 469 HP / 522 HP / 562 HP / 670 HP / 750 HP	335–593 HP
  Torque	254 LB-FT / 263 LB-FT / 472 LB-FT / 479 LB-FT / 626 LB-FT / 774 LB-FT	295–605 LB-FT
  Drivetrain	RWD / AWD	RWD, AWD
  Transmission	2-Speed Dog-Ring Rear / 1-Speed Front	Single-Speed Automatic
  Range	208 Miles / 242 Miles / 206 Miles / 235 Miles / 238 Miles / 222 Miles	240–295 Miles
  MSRP	From $101,395	$66,800–$84,100
  0-60 MPH	5.1 Seconds / 3.8 Seconds / 3.0 Seconds / 2.6 Seconds	3.7–5.7 Seconds

Next up is a domestic rival for the Taycan, the BMW i5 electric sedan. The engineers at Bavarian Motor Works have been hard at work over the last few years concocting their EVs, and making sure they’re able to compete with those at a slightly higher price point. This means the i5 is pointed squarely at the Porsche Taycan.

Both entrants sport rear-wheel and all-wheel drive options. The Beamer just slightly edges ahead when it comes to range but can’t put up the power numbers the Porsche can at higher grades, with only 593 horsepower to show to the Taycan’s 750 horsepower maximum. While the Porsche is, in fact, more expensive, the price difference is made up for when you factor in how much more EV you’re getting with the Taycan, which takes the win here, if you can afford it, of course.

How Much Does A 2025 Porsche Taycan Cost?

Porsche’s 2025 Taycan comes with a choice between six different grades. At base level, you’ll be expected to shell out $101,395 before any taxes. On a sliding scale, next comes the base with the performance battery at $108,595, the 4S at $120,495, and the 4S with a performance battery at $128,995. The Turbo iterations begin at $175,595, with the Turbo S topping the range at $210,995.

Fuel Economy

Despite only having two different batteries to choose between, the Taycan sports different ranges and MPGe metrics for virtually every grade. Below, we’ve provided a table to make it easier to visualize:

EVs

Is It Worth Buying Porsche Taycan?

Any and every Porsche model comes with an air of excitement and grounded exuberance, even if you’re not a gearhead. The Taycan is no exception, with its sharp looks and tasteful interior. While it lacks some things about performance, it’s still a great luxury EV sedan.

With that being said, we can tentatively say yes, it is worth buying. The 2025 Taycan is expensive and doesn’t have the best range, but it’s able to beat most competitors at base level for a little bit more money, save for the Model S, which is the one that deserves the most of your attention.