Porsche Taycan
Porsche Taycan was built from 2019 to the present, as a 4-door sedan/saloon; 5-door shooting brake (Taycan Cross Turismo / Taycan Sport Turismo). Powertrain: 2× AC synchronous electric motors. Battery: 2024–present: 89 kWh (82.3 kWh net battery energy content) liquid-cooled lithiu…. Layout: Rear-motor, rear-wheel-drive (Taycan) * Dual-motor, all-wheel-drive (Taycan 4,…. Size: 4,963 x 1,966 mm (L x W). Weight: 2140 - 2305 kg.
Composed from the specifications below, so it states nothing the specs do not. Photograph: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons), from this generation's own encyclopedia entry.
Overview
The Porsche Taycan is a battery electric luxury sports sedan and shooting brake car produced by German automobile manufacturer Porsche. The concept version of the Taycan, named the Porsche Mission E, debuted at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show. Four years later, the production Taycan was revealed at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show. As Porsche's first series production electric car, it is sold in several variants at different performance levels, and may spawn further derivatives in future models. It is built on the J1 electric car platform shared with the similarly shaped Audi e-tron GT.
Design
The exterior styling, by former Porsche Exterior Designer Mitja Borkert, is strongly influenced by the Mission E concept car, retaining most of its design elements except the suicide doors and the deleted B pillars. Design features of the Taycan include a retractable rear spoiler and retractable door handles. Taking advantage of its drivetrain layout, the Taycan combines the short-nosed front proportions of traditional Porsche models with the stretched proportions of modern front-engine models towards the rear, providing design links to other Porsche models.
Models
The Taycan is currently offered as a 4-door saloon model and two 4-door estate models, the Taycan Cross Turismo and the Taycan Sport Turismo. Other planned variants include a two-door coupe and convertible models, which will enter production based on market demand. Models introduced at launch include the high-performance AWD Turbo and Turbo S. The Taycan 4S, a mid-range AWD model with two battery sizes, was added in October 2019. The base RWD model was first announced in July 2020 for China, and then for Europe and US in January 2021. The GTS variants were announced in November 2021.
Sales and reception
In January 2021, the Taycan 4S was named Performance Car of the Year by What Car? magazine. What Car? awarded the Taycan five stars out of five in its review of the car.
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Not yet sourced for this model. Used prices swing with year, mileage, grade and country, so we publish a market range only when it comes with a named source and a date, and never an estimate. For a live figure, use the landed-cost tool with the price on the auction sheet.
Against the other wagon models in this database (42 with this body type). Computed from the dimensions in the specifications, so it changes as the database grows.
- 220 mm above the median of 4,743 mm, and longer than 83% of the 30 other wagon models in this database.
- 208 mm above the median of 1,758 mm, and wider than 91% of the 32 other wagon models in this database.
- 140 mm above the median of 2,760 mm, and longer than 76% of the 33 other wagon models in this database.
- Energy use38.7 kWh/100 mi = 24 kWh/100 kmEPA fueleconomy.gov, model year 2026, median of 4 listed variants
- Electricity cost per 100 km4.8024 kWh x your electricity price
- Electric range286 mi = 460 kmEPA fueleconomy.gov, model year 2026, median of 4 listed variants
Costs are in your own currency: they use the prices you enter above.
Who it suits
- Executive and chauffeur use: the saloon body prioritises rear-seat comfort and a quiet cabin.
- Drivers with home or workplace charging and mostly predictable daily distances.
Check before you buy
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- Confirm the charging inlet and the speeds your market supports; plug types differ between regions.
- Test the four-wheel-drive system (transfer case, differentials) and look for uneven tyre wear.
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- Run a history check (accidents, flood, mileage) before you bid. History check guide
- Import age rules: this generation already qualifies in Kenya. Confirm the rule for your exact vehicle with customs before buying. Landed-cost calculator
General guidance for this type of vehicle, worked out from its body, powertrain and age. It is not a finding about this particular model; use an inspection and the auction sheet for the car you are actually buying.
Worked out from this generation's production years and each country's age rule. Rules also depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
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Can I import a Porsche Taycan from Japan?
By production year alone, Porsche Taycan is inside the age window for Kenya. The earliest examples become eligible later in: United States (2044); Canada (2034); United Kingdom (2029); Australia (2044). Rules depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
What powers the Porsche Taycan?
Per its encyclopedia infobox, engine: 2× AC synchronous electric motors; battery: 2024–present: 89 kWh (82.3 kWh net battery energy content) liquid-cooled lithium-ion; or 105 kWh (97 kWh net battery energy content) liquid-cooled lithium-ion "Performance Battery Plus" 2019–2024: 79.2 kWh (71.0 kWh usable) liquid-cooled lithium-ion; or 93.4 kWh (83.7 kWh usable) liquid-cooled lithium-ion "Performance Battery Plus".
How big is the Porsche Taycan?
4,963 mm long and 1,966 mm wide, on a 2,900 mm wheelbase (4-door sedan/saloon; 5-door shooting brake (Taycan Cross Turismo / Taycan Sport Turismo)). For container loading, use the container packer.
How much energy does the Porsche Taycan use?
The US EPA lists 38.7 kWh per 100 miles and a 286 mile range for model year 2026.
Answered from this page's own data, not from outside claims. See the sources below.
- en.wikipedia.org (retrieved 2026-10-19)
- fueleconomy.gov (EPA) (2026)
Confidence: single-source (Wikipedia infobox). Specifications differ by market, trim and model year; the auction sheet or the vehicle's registration document is the final word on a particular car.
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