New entry-level Porsche Taycan on sale now from £70,690

Porsche has introduced a new, base-model version of the Taycan. It sits below the Taycan 4S in the model’s line-up, supplying a a lot more competitively priced rival for the Tesla model S long range Plus. prices start from £70,690, and first deliveries are expected to arrive in March.
Unlike the flagship Taycan Turbo S, this new entry-level model only features an electric motor on its rear axle. As standard, the system generates a constant output of 322bhp and a momentary output of 402bhp with Porsche’s “overboost” setting engaged.

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The Taycan’s conventional battery pack has a capacity of 79.2kWh, which is enough for a maximum claimed WLTP range of 268 miles. However, Porsche also uses a larger 92.4kWh battery pack as an optional extra, which pushes the motor’s maximum output to 469bhp and increases the EV’s range to 300 miles.
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Regardless of the battery pack, the entry-level Taycan has the same 0–62mph time of 5.4 seconds and a 143mph top speed. Both batteries can be charged to 80 percent capacity in around 22 minutes and, after five minutes of charging, there’ll be enough electrical energy stored in the cells to cover 62 miles.
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Porsche also says that the new Taycan will offer the most up-to-date charging connectivity features, including the company’s most current plug & charge system. This allows the automobile to store the owner’s payment details and, when the Taycan is plugged into a charging station, it automatically pays for the amount of electrical energy the automobile receives.