Global EV Comparison: Tesla Roadster 2025 vs Porsche Taycan 4S
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General Info
Although the Tesla Roadster 2025 has been announced, it is not yet in production and will not be available for sale in Europe. The Porsche Taycan 4S (2020-2024) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €58990 on the used car market.
The Tesla Roadster 2025 is a Roadster, whereas the Porsche Taycan 4S (2020-2024) is a Sedan.
| Property | Tesla Roadster 2025 | Porsche Taycan 4S |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2025-… | 2020-2024 |
| Current Status | Announced | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | USA | Germany |
| Body Style | Roadster | Sedan |
| Market Availability | USA | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (Used) | - Price Europe (Used) | €58990 |
| GCC Score | 7.5 | 6.3 |
Range and Efficiency
The Tesla Roadster 2025 boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Porsche Taycan 4S (2020-2024).
| Property | Tesla Roadster 2025 | Porsche Taycan 4S |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 998 km | 332 km |
| Range (WLTP) | - Range (WLTP) | 454 km |
| Range (GCC) | 948 km | 345 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 200 kWh | 79.2 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 190 kWh | 71 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 20 kWh/100 km | 20.6 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 4.99 km/kWh | 4.86 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 8.6 | 5.3 |
Charging
Both vehicles feature an advanced 800-volt architecture.
The Tesla Roadster 2025 offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 250 kW, while the Porsche Taycan 4S (2020-2024) maxes out at 223 kW.
The Tesla Roadster 2025 features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 22 kW, whereas the Porsche Taycan 4S (2020-2024) is limited to 11 kW.
| Property | Tesla Roadster 2025 | Porsche Taycan 4S |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 22 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 250 kW | 223 kW |
| Architecture | 800 V | 800 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 (Tesla) | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 9.5 | 7.5 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
The Tesla Roadster 2025 boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | Tesla Roadster 2025 | Porsche Taycan 4S |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), 2 PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 1000 kW | 390 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 1341 hp | 523 hp |
| Motor Torque | 1500 Nm | 640 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 2.1 s | 4 s |
| Top Speed | 410 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Performance Score | 8.8 | 6.6 |
Dimensions
The Porsche Taycan 4S (2020-2024) is longer and taller, but about the same width as the Tesla Roadster 2025.
The Porsche Taycan 4S (2020-2024) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Tesla Roadster 2025 | Porsche Taycan 4S |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4200 mm | 4963 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | - Width (with Mirrors) | 2144 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 2000 mm | 1966 mm |
| Height | 1200 mm | 1379 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2800 mm | 2900 mm |
Cargo and Towing
A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Porsche Taycan 4S (2020-2024), but the Tesla Roadster 2025 doesn’t have one.
Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in in the EU.
| Property | Tesla Roadster 2025 | Porsche Taycan 4S |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2000 kg | 2215 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 150 l | 407 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 84 l |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 2.5 | 4.9 |
