2021 Porsche Taycan Review

Name: 2021 Porsche Taycan Review
Brand: Porsche

Price Range: $52,490 - $109,990

2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S Sedan Exterior Shown

+324

The 2021 Taycan represents Porsche's foray into the electric vehicle space, and it does not disappoint. The Taycan is a technological masterpiece that manages to deliver incredible comfort and effortless driving one moment and then, with the twist of a knob, world-beating performance the next. How one car can do both so well is a little baffling.

But all that technology and capability comes at a high price. The Taycan is not cheap, and we found some of Porsche's touchscreen tech to be needlessly complicated — Luddites, steer clear.

See all features & specs

Price & Payment

14 cars

$68,970 avg. price

Min$

Max$

See listings

Appraise My 2021 Porsche Taycan

Porsche Taycan model years

Porsche Taycan for Sale

Porsche Taycan types

2021 Porsche Taycan Review

by the Edmunds Experts

11/22/2021

What's new

New base version with a single motor and rear-wheel drive
Head-up display, automatic body lift and post-purchase options now available
Taycan Cross Turismo wagon debuts later in the model year
Part of the first Taycan generation introduced in 2020

What is the Taycan?

The Porsche Taycan is a four-door electric car and the first fully electric vehicle from Porsche. Although it's tempting to imagine that the Taycan is based on Porsche's other four-door sedan, the Panamera, the two have little in common aside from a few minor suspension components.

The Taycan is available in four trims. The 4S, Turbo and Turbo S carry over from last year and are joined by a new entry-level model simply called the Taycan. Two battery packs are available: one with a 79.2-kWh capacity is standard on the Taycan and 4S levels, while a larger pack with 93.4 kWh is standard on the Turbo and Turbo S and optional for the others. For 2021, the Taycan debuts with a host of new options. There's a newly available head-up display, and the air suspension can now be programmed to automatically lift the car once a user stores a geo-specific spot in the car's memory. Porsche is introducing over-the-air feature unlocks, so if you decide after you buy your Taycan that you did, in fact, want lane keeping assist, you can have it activated by clicking a button. These features can be unlocked on a permanent or month-to-month basis. We're also expecting the rollout of the wagonesque Taycan Cross Turismo.

The only real electric competitor to the Taycan is the Tesla Model S, which has a much more attractive pricing structure. Performance-wise, the Tesla is on par with the Porsche, at least in a straight line, and the Tesla has exclusive use of its touted nationwide charging network. But the addition of the Cross Turismo, along with the arrival of an entry-level Taycan, will undoubtedly amp up the competition.

Edmunds says

The Taycan has impressed us beyond our already high expectations, and we look forward to the Cross Turismo for 2021 for its added hatchback practicality.

2021 Porsche Taycan EV Insights

Trim:

Taycan Base

Estimated Range Based on Age

edmunds TESTED

299 miles^{The range for a used 2021 Porsche Taycan is estimated to be 299 miles because electric cars typically experience 1-2% of range loss per year, with slightly faster degradation over the first 50,000 miles as the car settles into its long term state, according to Recurrent's study of 15,000 EVs.}

EV batteries lose 1-2% of range per year. Est. range for this car is 299 miles.^{Electric cars typically experience 1-2% of range loss per year with slightly faster degradation over the first 50,000 miles as the car settles into its long term state, according to Recurrent's study of 15,000 EVs.}

Estimated range map^{This map is a visual representation of the possible one-way and round-trips by this vehicle (on a full charge) from the geometric center of West Chicago, Illinois. The depicted ranges are based on the estimated new vehicle range value provided by the EPA, rounded down to miles for one-way and miles for round-trip. Actual range will vary depending on the condition of this vehicle’s battery pack, how you drive, driving conditions and other factors.Map display generated using: © openrouteservice.org by HeiGIT | Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors | Leaflet} from

Charging

SAE Combo^{Standard port for most electric models. Supports Level 1, Level 2, and DC Fast charging.}

Plug Type

9.5 hrs

240V Home Charging^{Estimated total charging time when using a 240V outlet. This is either a 3-prong or 4-prong outlet used for appliances, for example a clothes dryer.}

EV batteries should be kept at 30-80% charged to extend battery life.

When can I use NACS/Tesla charging stations?

EV Battery Warranty

8 yrs or 100,000 miles^{The federal government requires that EV batteries be warrantied for a minimum of eight years or 100,000 miles. The EV battery warranty includes replacement if your battery capacity drops below a certain percentage of the original capacity.}

According to GeoTab’s data, if the observed degradation rates are maintained, the vast majority of batteries will outlast the usable life of the vehicle.

Estimated battery warranty remaining is 4 years or 44,000 miles for this car.^{Warranty remaining value is based on the vehicle year, and on driving 14,000 miles per year. Confirm exact warranty coverage for each vehicle with the dealers and the manufacturer before purchasing.}

EV Tax Credits & Rebates

$7,850

Available Rebates. Restrictions apply.

See All EV incentives

Cost to Drive

$93/mo

Taycan

$209/mo

Car Avg.

Monthly estimates based on costs in Illinois

Am I Ready for an EV?

EV ownership works best if you can charge at home (240V outlet) ^{This typically means a 240V home installation, or other places your car is parked for several hours each day. Don't expect a regular household outlet (120V) to suffice.}
Adding a home charging system is estimated to cost $1,616 in
^{This is an estimate for your area. Using your address and the answers you provide, Treehouse can provide a more accurate price.}
Edmunds is partnering with Treehouse, an independent provider of home EV installation services. Learn more about the installation services partnership ^{Edmunds customers receive a 10% installation discount and 4% smart charger discount. Discount excludes permit, hosted inspection, and load management devices. Valid for 30 days.}

Need to install a charger at home?

Get a free quote

See All EV Insights

See Edmunds pricing data

Has Your Car's Value Changed?

Used car values are constantly changing. Edmunds lets you track your vehicle's value over time so you can decide when to sell or trade in.

See pricing history

Porsche Taycan Reviews

Owner Reviews

3.8

31 reviews

5(55%)

4(10%)

3(16%)

2(3%)

1(16%)

Write a vehicle review See all 31 reviews

Most Helpful Owner Reviews

Software issues

Todd Engel, 05/07/2021

2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo 4dr Sedan AWD (electric 2AM)

Be wise!!! Make sure you speak with actual Taycan owners before you buy. This is the inaugural year and there’s been nothing but problems. My car has been in the service garage almost 1/2 of the time I’ve owned it. SOFTWARE issues is all I hear when I inquire as I continue to make my monthly payments without having my car. My brakes failed because of a software issue, my charger …

Worst software and car support

Scotty, 02/23/2021

2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S 4dr Sedan AWD (electric 2AM)

From day 1 the software on the car has failed to work properly. Porsche technicians and dealers are clueless regarding how to remedy the OTA, control module malfunctions. Porsche North America has very poor support. The car itself drives and handles great but the PCM and software features are a continuous problem. When the software and interface do not come close to the reliability …

main battery now needs replacement

Darren , 10/17/2021

2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo 4dr Sedan AWD (electric 2AM)

I’ve had my Taycan turbo for 12 months. Worse car ownership ever. Now needs main battery replacement. They can’t give me an ETA for delivery of the part. Continuous software issues, rattles, error messages. Porsche support awful. Continue to ship new cars knowing there are major faults. Check current owners many having similar issues

Great handling and interior; tech needs work

track dad, 09/14/2021

2021 Porsche Taycan 4dr Sedan (electric 2AM)

Climate change compelled me to sell my beloved e90 M3 and get a Taycan. I've been very happy with it in my first year, with several family roadtrips with young children in the rear view mirror. It's not a sports car, but the Taycan has fantastic handling, a stellar interior, and comfortably accommodates two car seats for a family of four. It's lovely to drive around the city and …

We have a limited number of reviews for the 2021 Porsche Taycan, so we've included reviews for other years of the Taycan since its last redesign.

See all 31 reviews of the Porsche Taycan

Write a vehicle review

2021 Taycan Highlights

Type:

Sedan

Trim:

Base

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$79,900
EV Tax Credits & Rebates	$7,850 Based on income
Engine Type	Electric
EPA Electric Range	200 miles
Cost to Drive	$93/month
Total Charging Time (240V)	9.5 hours
Seating	4 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	17.2 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles
EV Battery Warranty	8 years / 100,000 miles

See all features & specs

Safety

Our experts like the Taycan models:

Warn and Brake Assist: Warns you of an impending front collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios.
Park Assist: Aids in tight parking situations, helping you judge the distance between your car and an obstacle.
Lane Change Assist: Alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot.

People who viewed this also viewed

Porsche Macan
4.0 average Rating out of 2 reviews.
Starting at $62,900

See Porsche Macan Inventory

Porsche Panamera
Starting at $102,800

See Porsche Panamera Inventory

Porsche Cayenne
3.5 average Rating out of 2 reviews.
Starting at $84,700

See Porsche Cayenne Inventory

2021 Porsche Taycan Review

Price & Payment

2021 Porsche Taycan Review

What's new

What is the Taycan?

Edmunds says

2021 Porsche Taycan EV Insights

Estimated Range Based on Age

Charging

EV Battery Warranty

EV Tax Credits & Rebates

Cost to Drive

Am I Ready for an EV?

Porsche Taycan Reviews

Owner Reviews

Most Helpful Owner Reviews

Trending topics

Software issues

Worst software and car support

main battery now needs replacement

Great handling and interior; tech needs work

2021 Taycan Highlights

Safety

People who viewed this also viewed

Related Used 2021 Porsche Taycan info

Vehicle reviews of used models

Shop similar models

Shop used vehicles in your area

Popular new car reviews and ratings

Research other models of Porsche

Research similar vehicles

Other models

Join Edmunds