Global EV Comparison: Rimac Concept One Gen 1 vs Porsche Taycan Turbo S
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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 Turbo S (2020-2024) for as low as €80000, while the Rimac Concept One (2013-2016) was never offered for sale in Europe.
The Rimac Concept One (2013-2016) is a Coupe, whereas the Porsche Taycan Turbo S (2020-2024) is a Sedan.
| Property | Rimac Concept One Gen 1 | Porsche Taycan Turbo S |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2013-2016 | 2020-2024 |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | Croatia | Germany |
| Body Style | Coupe | Sedan |
| Market Availability | EU | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (Used) | - Price Europe (Used) | €80000 |
| GCC Score | 5.8 | 6.6 |
Range and Efficiency
The Porsche Taycan Turbo S (2020-2024) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Rimac Concept One (2013-2016).
| Property | Rimac Concept One Gen 1 | Porsche Taycan Turbo S |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | - Range (EPA) | 357 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 349 km | 468 km |
| Range (GCC) | 297 km | 378 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 82 kWh | 93.4 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 78 kWh | 83.7 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 26.3 kWh/100 km | 22.1 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 3.81 km/kWh | 4.52 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 3.1 | 5.3 |
Charging
The Porsche Taycan Turbo S (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 Turbo S (2020-2024) is limited to 11 kW.
| Property | Rimac Concept One Gen 1 | Porsche Taycan Turbo S |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 22 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 120 kW | 268 kW |
| Architecture | 650 V | 800 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 8.1 | 8 |
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 | Rimac Concept One Gen 1 | Porsche Taycan Turbo S |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | 2 PMSM (front), 2 PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 913 kW | 560 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 1224 hp | 751 hp |
| Motor Torque | 1600 Nm | 1050 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 2.5 s | 2.8 s |
| Top Speed | 340 km/h | 260 km/h |
| Performance Score | 8.6 | 7.9 |
Dimensions
The Porsche Taycan Turbo S (2020-2024) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Rimac Concept One Gen 1 | Porsche Taycan Turbo S |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4187 mm | 4963 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 1854 mm | 2144 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | - Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1966 mm |
| Height | 1070 mm | 1378 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2563 mm | 2900 mm |
Cargo and Towing
A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Porsche Taycan Turbo S (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 | Rimac Concept One Gen 1 | Porsche Taycan Turbo S |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 2 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 1850 kg | 2370 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | - Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 366 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 84 l |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 2.5 | 4.9 |
