2021 Porsche Taycan Comparison Reveals New Boosted EPA Range Estimates

Porsche just announced its entry-level standard version of the Taycan model, which is called simply "Taycan."" Taking into consideration two battery options (79.2 kWh and 93.4 kWh), there is a total of six versions.

The base version in the U.S. starts at $79,900, but effectively it's $73,750 (see the table). In Germany, it's €83,520 ($101,100) including VAT tax (before incentives).

The Taycan is significantly less expensive than the 4S, but it's RWD instead of AWD, has less power and is noticeably slower. Other than that (and some details), it's still like other Taycans.

Higher EPA range?

The 2021 specs indicate that the EPA range ratings will be improved a bit, compared to the 2020 model year, which significantly deviates from the real world test results.

The numbers for the entry-level Taycan remain unknown, but the estimated values for the other four types are higher.

The 4S (93 kWh) was rated at 203 miles, and now it might be 227 miles (up almost 12%). The Turbo and Turbo S are respectively at 212 and 201 miles (previously it was 201 and 192 miles).

Only time will tell whether the new EPA range ratings are really higher and whether it's because of the switch from the 2-cycle test to the 5-cycle test or a higher efficiency under the 2-cycle test.

One thing is for sure, the entry-level Taycan should have the longest range of all versions with the same battery pack. The WLTP combined range numbers (maximum) indicate it:

• 2021 Porsche Taycan (79 kWh): 431 km (268 miles)
• 2021 Porsche Taycan (93 kWh): 484 km (301 miles)
• 2021 Porsche Taycan 4S (79 kWh): 408 km (254 miles)
• 2021 Porsche Taycan 4S (93 kWh): 464 km (288 miles)
• 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo (93 kWh): 452 km (281 miles)
• 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo S (93 kWh): ≈416 km (259 miles)

See the detailed preliminary comparison of 2021 Porsche Taycan here:

See also

* estimated/unofficial values