Porsche Taycan GTS

Overview

The 2025 Porsche Taycan GTS is the athlete's choice in the electric super-sedan arena, perfectly blending daily usability with track-ready performance. It carves out a sweet spot in the Taycan lineup, offering a more focused driving experience than the 4S but without the stratospheric price of the Turbo models. Expect mind-bending acceleration, sublime handling, and that unmistakable Porsche pedigree. New models start around $147,900, with well-equipped pre-owned examples of recent GTS models fetching approximately $112,990, making it a serious contender for EV enthusiasts craving performance and luxury.

What's New for 2025?

For 2025, the Taycan lineup, including the GTS, gets a major refresh! We're talking sleeker front and rear designs with new distinctive headlights, and crucially, more punch and stamina. The GTS benefits from a larger battery, pushing real-world range further. Charging gets even quicker, and there's more power on tap. Inside, the tech is upgraded with an improved Porsche Driver Experience. Standard adaptive air suspension is now part of the package across the board, enhancing the GTS's already brilliant ride and handling balance for the US market.

Design & Exterior

The 2025 Taycan GTS is a stunner, make no mistake. Its low, wide, and sleek sedan silhouette (195.4 inches long, 77.4 inches wide, 54.4 inches tall) screams performance. GTS models get the stealth-wealth treatment with plenty of blacked-out exterior trim, including the window surrounds, model badging, and often specific satin black alloy wheels that look absolutely menacing. The updated front fascia and new headlight design sharpen its gaze, while the signature full-width rear light bar remains a Taycan hallmark, now with even more sophisticated animations.

Interior, Tech & Cargo

Step inside the Taycan GTS, and you're greeted by a driver-focused cockpit dripping with quality and sporty Race-Tex Alcantara. It’s snug yet comfortable for up to five occupants. For your gear, there's a practical 12.9 cubic feet trunk and a handy 3.0 cubic feet frunk. Fold the rear seats, and you'll unlock a significantly larger cargo area, around 41.3 cubic feet in the back. Tech-wise, Porsche’s latest infotainment system shines across multiple crisp screens, with seamless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration. An optional passenger display keeps your co-pilot entertained.

Performance & Driving Experience

This is where the Taycan GTS truly comes alive! It rockets from 0-60 mph in a blistering 3.1 seconds thanks to its dual-motor all-wheel-drive system, pumping out a massive 691 horsepower (515 kW) and 583 lb-ft of torque from its Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors. The 2025 model's standard adaptive air suspension, specifically tuned for the GTS, delivers an incredible blend of razor-sharp handling and surprising comfort. Porsche's Electric Sport Sound adds a futuristic soundtrack, while powerful brakes with adjustable regeneration modes provide confidence-inspiring stopping power.

Range, Battery & Charging

The 2025 Taycan GTS packs a potent 97 kWh usable battery, delivering a Green Cars Compare estimated real-world range of around 320 miles – a welcome boost for longer hauls. Efficiency is rated at a respectable 3.3 mi/kWh. Thanks to its 800V architecture, DC fast charging is exceptionally quick, with a maximum rate of 320 kW allowing a 10-80% top-up in under 20 minutes at a compatible station via its CCS Type 1 port. For home charging, the standard 9.6 kW onboard charger replenishes the battery overnight (approx. 10 hours), with an optional 19.2 kW unit cutting that time in half.

Safety & Driver-Assistance Features

Porsche doesn't skimp on safety. The Taycan boasts a 5-star overall rating from NHTSA and a 5-star rating from Euro NCAP. Standard driver-assistance kit on the GTS includes essentials like forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, traffic sign recognition, and parking sensors. For those wanting the full suite, Porsche offers InnoDrive as an option, bundling adaptive cruise control with sophisticated lane centering, plus available features like Night Vision Assist and a surround-view camera system for ultimate peace of mind.

Warranty & Maintenance Coverage

Porsche backs the Taycan GTS with a solid 4-year/50,000-mile basic vehicle warranty. Critically for an EV, the high-voltage battery is covered for 8 years or 100,000 miles, typically guaranteeing against degradation below 70% capacity. Powertrain components share similar robust coverage. While Porsche sometimes includes initial complimentary maintenance, it's best to confirm specifics with your dealer. Taycans have generally shown good reliability, though as with any high-performance luxury vehicle, specialist care is key for long-term enjoyment. Porsche's build quality is typically top-notch.