Global EV Comparison: Tesla Model S Standard Range vs Porsche Taycan GTS

Side-by-side comparison of all specifications in metric units (km, kg). To see imperial units (mi, lb), switch website version to USA.
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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 Tesla Model S Standard Range (2019-2020) for as low as €34900, while the Porsche Taycan GTS (2022-2024) begins at €82480.

The Tesla Model S Standard Range (2019-2020) is a Liftback, whereas the Porsche Taycan GTS (2022-2024) is a Sedan.

Property Tesla Model S Standard Range Porsche Taycan GTS
Years of Production 2019-2020 2022-2024
Current Status Discontinued Discontinued
Country of Manufacture Netherlands, USA Germany
Body Style Liftback Sedan
Market Availability EU, USA EU, USA
Price Europe (Used) €34900 €82480
GCC Score 6.9 6.4

Range and Efficiency

Even though the Porsche Taycan GTS (2022-2024) has a larger battery, the Tesla Model S Standard Range (2019-2020) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.

Property Tesla Model S Standard Range Porsche Taycan GTS
Range (EPA) 462 km 396 km
Range (WLTP) 456 km 504 km
Range (GCC) 413 km 400 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 75 kWh 93.4 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 72.5 kWh 83.7 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 17.6 kWh/100 km 20.9 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 5.7 km/kWh 4.78 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 7.1 5.9

Charging

The Porsche Taycan GTS (2022-2024) features an advanced 800-volt architecture, whereas the Tesla Model S Standard Range (2019-2020) relies on a standard 400-volt system.

The Porsche Taycan GTS (2022-2024) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 268 kW, while the Tesla Model S Standard Range (2019-2020) maxes out at 100 kW.

The Tesla Model S Standard Range (2019-2020) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 16.5 kW, whereas the Porsche Taycan GTS (2022-2024) is limited to 11 kW.

Property Tesla Model S Standard Range Porsche Taycan GTS
Max Charging Power (AC) 16.5 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 100 kW 268 kW
Architecture 400 V 800 V
Charge Port Tesla Type 2 (Mennekes) CCS Type 2
Charging Score 6.5 7.9

Performance

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

The Porsche Taycan GTS (2022-2024) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property Tesla Model S Standard Range Porsche Taycan GTS
Drive Type AWD AWD
Motor Type PMSM (front), IM (rear) PMSM (front), PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 398 kW 440 kW
Motor Power (hp) 534 hp 590 hp
Motor Torque 755 Nm 850 Nm
0-100 km/h 4.2 s 3.7 s
Top Speed 250 km/h 250 km/h
Performance Score 6.8 7.1

Dimensions

The Tesla Model S Standard Range (2019-2020) is taller, but has a similar length and width to the Porsche Taycan GTS (2022-2024).

The Tesla Model S Standard Range (2019-2020) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Tesla Model S Standard Range Porsche Taycan GTS
Length 4970 mm 4963 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2189 mm 2144 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1964 mm 1966 mm
Height 1445 mm 1381 mm
Wheelbase 2960 mm 2900 mm

Cargo and Towing

Both models feature a convenient frunk (front trunk), providing additional storage space.

Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in in the EU.

Property Tesla Model S Standard Range Porsche Taycan GTS
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 2183 kg 2370 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 745 l 407 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1645 l - Cargo Volume (Max)
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 60 l 84 l
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 5.5 5
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