Make way for the Porsche Taycan, the latest version of the German automaker’s first electric sports car.
Announced this week, the “standard” Taycan comes under the simple name “Taycan” as opposed to the 4S or Turbo S. It will be launched later this year in the United States as the most basic option of the Taycan power line. It will also be the cheapest mode, starting at $ 79,900. This is finally close to the Tesla Model S, which starts at around $ 70,000.
Previously, the was the “economy” Taycan with a starting price of more than $ 103,000. The Taycan Turbo and Turbo S cost $ 150,000 and $ 185,000, respectively.
The newest Taycan is 200 pounds lighter than its “more sophisticated” predecessors and comes with a standard battery with a capacity of 79.2 kWh and a rear engine. It goes from 0 to 60 mph in 5.1 seconds with a top speed of 143 mph.
Previous Taycan models have a battery range of around 320 kilometers, but the estimated range for this new standard Taycan has not yet been announced. A higher performance battery configuration will be available to add to the new Taycan for $ 5,780.
Viewed from the outside, the Taycan looks a lot like the older models – it’s just a little bit taller. It should hit the streets sometime in the spring, but you can order it online now.