Porsche Taycan Turbo S

Overview

The 2024 Porsche Taycan Turbo S stands as a monumental achievement in electric performance, a four-door supercar that redefined what EVs could do. As the pinnacle of its generation, which concluded production in 2024, the Turbo S offers face-melting acceleration and legendary Porsche handling. While new pricing for the 2024 model is no longer applicable as it's discontinued, the provided data indicates an estimated used price of $78,904 in the US market for this configuration. Its 800-volt architecture remains a key highlight, enabling lightning-fast charging.

What's New for 2024?

For the 2024 model year, the Taycan Turbo S was largely a carry-over beast, representing the awesome culmination of its first generation. Porsche had already refined this electric rocket, so any significant updates were minimal as the company prepared for the heavily revised 2025 model. This means the 2024 Turbo S retained its stunning performance and tech package that had already wowed drivers across the US. Think of it as Porsche letting perfection simmer before turning up the heat again with its successor.

Design & Exterior

The 2024 Taycan Turbo S is a stunner, pure Porsche DNA in a sleek four-door package. Those signature four-point LED headlights and full-width rear light bar scream Taycan. The Turbo S flexes with unique, aggressive aero bits, often incorporating lightweight carbon fiber, and massive, distinctive wheels. It’s a low-slung beast, measuring 195.4 inches long, 77.4 inches wide (mirrors tucked), and a mere 54.3 inches tall. This thing has serious road presence, looking fast even when parked!

Interior, Tech & Cargo

Slide into the Taycan Turbo S, and it's pure Porsche theatre: top-notch materials and a digital wonderland with multiple screens, including an optional one for your passenger. The driving position is spot-on, with supportive sport seats for its 5 occupants. You get a 12.9 ft³ trunk, plus a handy 3.0 ft³ frunk for your charging cables or smaller bags. Tech-wise, the Porsche Communication Management system is slick, offering Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It’s a futuristic cockpit ready for warp speed.

Performance & Driving Experience

Hold on tight! The Taycan Turbo S rockets from 0-60 mph in a mind-bending 2.6 seconds, with a top speed of 162 mph. Its dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (one front, one rear) deliver a combined peak of 560 kW and a colossal 774 lb-ft of torque through its all-wheel-drive system. This isn't just straight-line speed; it carves corners like a true Porsche, with incredible grip and surprisingly decent ride comfort thanks to adaptive air suspension. Massive ceramic composite brakes provide immense stopping power.

Range, Battery & Charging

The Taycan Turbo S packs an 83.7 kWh usable battery, delivering a Green Cars Compare calculated 'real-world' range of around 235 miles, with an efficiency of 2.81 mi/kWh. Its 800V architecture allows stunning DC fast charging up to 268 kW (or 50 kW on 400V chargers) via its US-standard CCS Type 1 port, hitting 80% in under 23 minutes. At home, the standard 9.6 kW AC charger takes about 9 hours; an optional 19.2 kW unit (if equipped) can halve that time.

Safety & Driver-Assistance Features

Safety is sorted with top marks: a 5-star overall rating from NHTSA and a 5-star rating from Euro NCAP. The Taycan Turbo S comes standard with crucial kit like forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and lane-keep assist. You can often find them optioned with Porsche’s InnoDrive, which bundles adaptive cruise control with advanced lane guidance for stress-free highway cruising. A surround-view camera system and even night vision were available options to keep you extra safe and sound.

Warranty & Maintenance Coverage

Porsche typically backs the Taycan Turbo S with a 4-year/50,000-mile basic new vehicle warranty. The critical high-voltage battery usually gets an 8-year/100,000-mile warranty, often guaranteeing at least 70% of its original capacity. For new Porsches, the first scheduled maintenance visit (typically at 1 year/10,000 miles) is often included. While it's a cutting-edge performance EV, the Taycan line has shown promising reliability, though specialized maintenance should be expected for such a high-tech machine.