Porsche Taycan Turbo S vs Tesla Model S Plaid

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Porsche Taycan Turbo S (2024-…) has a starting price of $209000, compared to the Tesla Model S Plaid (2021-…), which starts at $89990.

The Porsche Taycan Turbo S (2024-…) is a Sedan, whereas the Tesla Model S Plaid (2021-…) is a Liftback.

Property Porsche Taycan Turbo S Tesla Model S Plaid
Years of Production 2024-… 2021-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture Germany USA
Body Style Sedan Liftback
Available in the USA Yes Yes
Price USA (New) $209000 $89990
Price USA (Used) - Price USA (Used) $62972
GCC Score 7.3 8

Range and Efficiency

Even though the Porsche Taycan Turbo S (2024-…) has a larger battery, the Tesla Model S Plaid (2021-…) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.

Property Porsche Taycan Turbo S Tesla Model S Plaid
Range (EPA) 266 mi 359 mi
Range (WLTP) 391 mi 373 mi
Range (GCC) 299 mi 329 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 105 kWh 100 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 97 kWh 95 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 32.4 kWh/100 mi 28.9 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 3.08 mi/kWh 3.46 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 7.3 8.6

Charging

Property Porsche Taycan Turbo S Tesla Model S Plaid
Max Charging Power (AC) 9.6 kW 11.5 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 320 kW 250 kW
Architecture 800 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 1 Tesla (NACS)
Charging Score 8.3 7.6

Performance

Property Porsche Taycan Turbo S Tesla Model S Plaid
Drive Type AWD AWD
Motor Type 2 motors: PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) 3 motors: PMSM (front), 2 PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 700 kW 760 kW
Motor Power (hp) 939 hp 1019 hp
Motor Torque 819 lb-ft 1047 lb-ft
0-60 mph 2.3 s 2 s
Top Speed 162 mph 200 mph
Performance Score 9.2 9.5

Dimensions

Property Porsche Taycan Turbo S Tesla Model S Plaid
Length 195.4 in 197.7 in
Width (with Mirrors) 84.4 in 86.2 in
Height 54.3 in 56.3 in
Wheelbase 114.2 in 116.5 in

Cargo and Towing

Property Porsche Taycan Turbo S Tesla Model S Plaid
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 5082 lb 4776 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 12.9 ft3 25 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) - Cargo Volume (Max) 61.4 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 3 ft3 3.1 ft3
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 4.9 6.1
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