Porsche Taycan RWD Plus

Overview

The 2025 Porsche Taycan RWD Plus electrifies the luxury sports sedan segment, blending iconic Porsche performance with cutting-edge EV tech. This rear-wheel-drive stunner serves as an accessible yet thrilling entry into the Taycan family, boasting impressive range and a dynamic driving experience. With the larger Performance Battery Plus as standard, it’s a serious contender for those seeking daily usability and weekend fun. Expect a new price around $107,175, with used examples hovering near $80,549, offering a gateway to premium electric motoring with that unmistakable Porsche DNA.

What's New for 2025?

For 2025, the Taycan gets a major glow-up! This RWD Plus variant benefits from a new, lighter, and more potent rear motor, boosting power and efficiency. The standard Performance Battery Plus is now larger at 97 kWh usable, unlocking more miles. Charging? It's now blisteringly fast, juicing up to 320 kW! Porsche has also tweaked the styling with sharper fascias and new headlights, refined the standard adaptive air suspension for an even better ride, and packed in more standard kit, making it an even sweeter deal.

Design & Exterior

The 2025 Taycan RWD Plus is pure eye-candy, sporting refreshed front and rear designs that make its sleek, low-slung silhouette even more captivating. New HD matrix design headlights (though potentially optional) and distinctive taillights enhance its futuristic look. This four-door coupe measures a commanding 195.4 inches long, 77.4 inches wide, and a low 54.3 inches high, hugging the road with typical Porsche poise. The RWD Plus trim maintains a clean, athletic stance, often featuring aerodynamically optimized wheels that signal its electrifying performance.

Interior, Tech & Cargo

Slide into the Taycan RWD Plus and you're greeted by a driver-focused cockpit brimming with high-quality materials and Porsche's signature impeccable build. It’s properly posh! Passenger space is good for five, offering a sporty yet comfortable environment. For your gear, there’s a practical 14.4 cubic feet in the trunk, expanding generously when rear seats are folded, plus a handy 3.0 cubic foot frunk up front. The Porsche Communication Management system with multiple screens, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto keeps you connected and entertained in high-tech style.

Performance & Driving Experience

Strap in! The Taycan RWD Plus rockets from 0-60 mph in a swift 4.5 seconds, thanks to its potent single Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) dishing out 429 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque to the rear wheels. This isn't just straight-line speed; Porsche's chassis wizards ensure sublime handling and a planted feel, now enhanced by standard adaptive air suspension. It carves corners with precision and offers a surprisingly comfortable ride. Powerful regenerative braking helps recapture energy, making one-pedal driving a smooth affair. This thing is a proper driver's car!

Range, Battery & Charging

The Taycan RWD Plus packs a 97 kWh (usable) Performance Battery Plus, delivering a Green Cars Compare calculated real-world range estimate of 328 miles – plenty for road trips! It sips energy at around 3.38 mi/kWh. At home, the standard 9.6 kW AC charger tops it up in about 10 hours, or opt for the speedy 19.2 kW unit for a roughly 5-hour fill. Out and about, its 800V architecture allows bonkers DC fast charging up to 320 kW via the CCS Type 1 port, potentially zapping from 10-80% in under 20 minutes!

Safety & Driver-Assistance Features

Porsche doesn't skimp on safety. The Taycan platform boasts a 5-star NHTSA and Euro NCAP overall rating, reflecting its strong crashworthiness. The RWD Plus comes equipped with essential driver aids like forward collision warning and lane-keeping assist. You can further load it up with optional tech goodies such as Porsche InnoDrive with adaptive cruise control, active lane keep, and surround-view cameras for ultimate peace of mind on those spirited drives or daily commutes. Always check the latest official ratings for the specific model year.

Warranty & Maintenance Coverage

Porsche typically backs the Taycan with a 4-year/50,000-mile basic new vehicle warranty, which also covers powertrain components. Critically for an EV, the high-voltage battery enjoys an 8-year/100,000-mile warranty, safeguarding against excessive degradation. While Porsche doesn't usually offer extensive complimentary maintenance like some rivals, EVs generally require less upkeep. Early Taycans have shown decent reliability, and this updated 2025 model aims to build on that, offering a premium ownership experience with fewer scheduled service stops than its gas-guzzling cousins.