Global EV Comparison: Porsche Taycan 4S Plus vs Rimac Concept One Gen 1
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General Info
Since both vehicles have been discontinued, they are now only available on the used car market. You can get the Porsche Taycan 4S Plus (2020-2024) for as low as €62556, while the Rimac Concept One (2013-2016) was never offered for sale in Europe.
The Porsche Taycan 4S Plus (2020-2024) is a Sedan, whereas the Rimac Concept One (2013-2016) is a Coupe.
| Property | Porsche Taycan 4S Plus | Rimac Concept One Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2020-2024 | 2013-2016 |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany | Croatia |
| Body Style | Sedan | Coupe |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU |
| Price Europe (Used) | €62556 | - Price Europe (Used) |
| GCC Score | 6.4 | 5.7 |
Range and Efficiency
The Porsche Taycan 4S Plus (2020-2024) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Rimac Concept One (2013-2016).
| Property | Porsche Taycan 4S Plus | Rimac Concept One Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 378 km | - Range (EPA) |
| Range (WLTP) | 512 km | 349 km |
| Range (GCC) | 394 km | 297 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 93.4 kWh | 82 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 83.7 kWh | 78 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 21.2 kWh/100 km | 26.3 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 4.71 km/kWh | 3.81 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 5.7 | 3.1 |
Charging
The Porsche Taycan 4S Plus (2020-2024) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 268 kW, while the Rimac Concept One (2013-2016) maxes out at 120 kW.
The Rimac Concept One (2013-2016) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 22 kW, whereas the Porsche Taycan 4S Plus (2020-2024) is limited to 11 kW.
| Property | Porsche Taycan 4S Plus | Rimac Concept One Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 22 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 268 kW | 120 kW |
| Architecture | 800 V | 650 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 7.9 | 8.1 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
The Rimac Concept One (2013-2016) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | Porsche Taycan 4S Plus | Rimac Concept One Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | 2 PMSM (front), 2 PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 420 kW | 913 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 563 hp | 1224 hp |
| Motor Torque | 650 Nm | 1600 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 4 s | 2.5 s |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 340 km/h |
| Performance Score | 6.6 | 8.6 |
Dimensions
The Porsche Taycan 4S Plus (2020-2024) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Porsche Taycan 4S Plus | Rimac Concept One Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4963 mm | 4187 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2144 mm | 1854 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1966 mm | - Width (w/o Mirrors) |
| Height | 1379 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2900 mm | 2563 mm |
Cargo and Towing
A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Porsche Taycan 4S Plus (2020-2024), but the Rimac Concept One (2013-2016) doesn’t have one.
Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in in the EU.
| Property | Porsche Taycan 4S Plus | Rimac Concept One Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 2 |
| Curb Weight | 2295 kg | 1850 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 407 l | - Cargo Volume (Trunk) |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 84 l | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 4.9 | 2.5 |
