Tesla Model S Plaid vs Porsche Taycan Turbo GT
Side-by-side comparison of all specifications in metric units (km, kg). To see imperial units (mi, lb), switch website version to USA
General Info
Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Tesla Model S Plaid (2021-…) has a starting price of €109990, compared to the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT (2024-…), which starts at €240000.
The Tesla Model S Plaid (2021-…) is a Liftback, whereas the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT (2024-…) is a Sedan.
| Property | Tesla Model S Plaid | Porsche Taycan Turbo GT |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2021-… | 2024-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | USA | Germany |
| Body Style | Liftback | Sedan |
| Available in the USA | Yes | Yes |
| Price Europe (New) | €109990 | €240000 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €83500 | - Price Europe (Used) |
| GCC Score | 8 | 7.2 |
Range and Efficiency
Even though the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT (2024-…) has a larger battery, the Tesla Model S Plaid (2021-…) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.
| Property | Tesla Model S Plaid | Porsche Taycan Turbo GT |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 578 km | 444 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 600 km | 554 km |
| Range (GCC) | 530 km | 456 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 100 kWh | 105 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 95 kWh | 97 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 17.9 kWh/100 km | 21.3 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.58 km/kWh | 4.7 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 8.6 | 6.6 |
Charging
| Property | Tesla Model S Plaid | Porsche Taycan Turbo GT |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 250 kW | 320 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 800 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 (Tesla) | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 7.6 | 8.3 |
Performance
| Property | Tesla Model S Plaid | Porsche Taycan Turbo GT |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | 3 motors: PMSM (front), 2 PMSM (rear) | 2 motors: PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 760 kW | 760 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 1019 hp | 1019 hp |
| Motor Torque | 1420 Nm | 1340 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 2.1 s | 2.3 s |
| Top Speed | 322 km/h | 290 km/h |
| Performance Score | 9.5 | 9.4 |
Dimensions
| Property | Tesla Model S Plaid | Porsche Taycan Turbo GT |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5021 mm | 4968 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2189 mm | 2144 mm |
| Height | 1431 mm | 1378 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2960 mm | 2900 mm |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | Tesla Model S Plaid | Porsche Taycan Turbo GT |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2167 kg | 2365 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 709 l | 326 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1739 l | - Cargo Volume (Max) |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 89 l | 84 l |
| Towing Capacity | 1600 kg | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 6.1 | 5 |
