But it’s slower than a Tesla, in spite of being a Porsche?

 

The Taycan may be faster. I think 0-100km/h there probably won’t be any daylight between them but 0-200km/h the Porsche might take it

Car and driver Taycan quarter mile test

They haven’t tested the Raven S yet but say they’re going to publish those results ‘soon’

Early buyers and the Insideevs site also seem to be reporting range results closer to the WLTP than EPA

I think Porsche have done an admirable job and priced it pretty competitively relative to its Panamera

 

And doesn’t go anyway near as far despite the price

 

You naughty repliers!

 

hahaha funny though. But seriously Tesla needs to update their interiors.

 

For $50k you can get your interior re-upholstered in mink fur and alligator.

 

Those of us who remember the 1990s will remember a time when the fastest thing on four wheels was the Subaru Impreza WRX STi (or possibly the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo, depending on your loyalties). It would "humiliate" cars with pricetags many multiples higher.

To declare those cars "better" than the Ferraris, Porsches, and suchlike that they could beat is as much nonsense as declaring the Tesla Model S as better than the Taycan.

 

I assume "carnewslive" doesn't actually own one and is just trying to get people to subscribe to their feed.

Anyway, good there is choice at the over £100K price bracket - I guess?

We got our USA Model S when you could buy a new 60 for $66K plus options (we subsequently got deals to upgrade to 75 and FSD ?) So, I can't really see much point comparing ours to the Taycan, but the inside is too busy for me. Maybe more dials and knobs = more macho? I can't see SWMBO liking it ?

 

I assume "carnewslive" doesn't actually own one and is just trying to get people to subscribe to their feed.

Anyway, good there is choice at the over £100K price bracket - I guess?

We got our USA Model S when you could buy a new 60 for $66K plus options (we subsequently got deals to upgrade to 75 and FSD ?) So, I can't really see much point comparing ours to the Taycan, but the inside is too busy for me. Maybe more dials and knobs = more macho? I can't see SWMBO liking it ?

I can't afford a Taycan as much as I wont too. The Model 3, Mustang Mac E, Etron sportback is what I'm looking at.

 

So I believe people who are looking for top premium interior will buy the porsche Taycan.

... as they have an extra £100k knocking around

 

By the time I can afford a Taycan, I'm not going to be slightly bothered about the range or 0-60 being slower than a Tesla. As much as I respect various aspects of Tesla cars, a Porsche is special in ways that Tesla cannot match.

 

Interesting video on Taycan v M3 LR range test (with English subtitles)

 

Interesting that a big family barge is even in the same performance league as a high end sports car and actually beats it!

 

Porsche are keen to point out it can do 19 0-60 drag runs with no performance drop.

Because that’s what the market was crying out for.

 

Oh dear: Car And Driver Pits Porsche Taycan Turbo S Vs. Tesla Model S Raven

 

Oh dear: Car And Driver Pits Porsche Taycan Turbo S Vs. Tesla Model S Raven

Odd that comparison. So Taycan lost out on space over S, well that was obvious. But basically beat the S in all other categories except the airy fairy "drivability" one where the S was given more points for no real tangible test.

My guess is most Porsche owners don't buy them to fit the family in..... whereas most S owners absolutely do. Different markets see!

 

I could have gone for a 4S, but the essential items on the options list are a joke. Great cars, but I really dislike the sale model.

 

Yes. I found the options very confusing and designed to gouge as much money from you as possible.

I will test drive on in April with the kids however and provide my honest thoughts.

 

The Taycan Turbo S definitely seems to be slightly ahead in 0-60 and 1/4 mile times, well ahead in repeatability and consistency, charges quite a bit faster (though of course the network needed to achieve that is currently a touch sparse here) and also seems to edge the Model S in efficiency despite being heavier, having bigger tyres and a slightly worse drag coefficient (0.25 vs 0.24)

It's not definitive but I'd feel safe calling that better performance

 

Odd that they based their range test conclusion on only a 100 miles test.
Also, the repeatability of performance is much better in the Model 3 than the Model S as is the top charging speed (until the Plaid S is released).
Also, the small matter of the ~£140k price tag for the Turbo S!

 

Here we go again..... so why would you buy a Porsche 911 for £90k when you could buy a Ford Mustang Mach-E for less than £50k I'll tell you why, because you wanted a Porsche.

 

Wow, thanks for sharing.

 

Haven't we already established that Porsche did what they always do and outperform the metrics they sell on paper?
No shame in coming second to porsche BTW.

 

Haven't we already established that Porsche did what they always do and outperform the metrics they sell on paper?
No shame in coming second to porsche BTW.

Except that Porche overpromised on range and underdelivered.

 

Shame it's for half the range for twice the price for similar performance and a lot less space than the current Model S.

 

Right, but the Tesla ain't a Porsche.

 

At least they have built something more sensible than an EV version of the Cayenne - there are already far too many grossly inefficient SUVs on the market and electrifying them doesn't make sense.

 

Don’t worry - that’s coming next.