The Porsche Taycan Base (2024) is an all-electric rear-wheel drive sedan. It came out in 2024 replacing the older Porsche Taycan Base (2021). Brand new, the car starts around €101,500.
The Porsche Taycan Base (2024) has a 89 kWh battery pack, allowing it to travel up to 477 km on a single charge. The car has an average efficiency of 17.3 kWh per 100 km (or 173 Wh/km) — ranked №156 out of 676 electric vehicles.
Frequently Asked Questions
How powerful is it? How fast does it accelerate?
The Porsche Taycan Base (2024) achieves a 0 to 100 km/h acceleration in 4.8 seconds (placing it at №188 among 676 electric vehicles) and attains a maximum speed of 230 km/h.
Its powertrain provides a power output of up to 300 kW (402 hp) and a torque of 410 Nm.
How far can it go on single charge? What is the real-world range?
Porsche Taycan Base (2024) achieves a How far can it go on single charge? What is the real-world range? of 429–525 km, placing it at №156 among 676 electric vehicles. However, this range is subject to several influences:
Speed: Traveling at higher speeds reduces battery life.
Temperature: Extreme cold or hot weather can affect range.
Terrain: Hilly or mountainous landscapes decrease range.
Driving habits: Aggressive driving with frequent acceleration and braking consumes more energy.
Feature usage: Climate control and media systems also influence range.
It's important to acknowledge that these are estimations, and your actual driving range may differ. Consider these factors when planning your trip and be ready for potential charging stops.
What charging options are available? How long does it take to charge it?
In Europe Porsche Taycan Base (2024) has a CCS Type 2 charge port.
You can charge it at home using a standard domestic socket or plug into any public AC charging station using the right cable. Keep in mind that the car's on-board charger (inverter) limits the maximum AC charging rate to 11 kW, which translates to approximately 57 km of range added per hour of charging.
For quicker charging, consider using a compatible DC fast-charging station. The car boasts a maximum charging rate of 270 kW, but remember that battery temperature and charge level can influence the actual speed you'll experience.
In Europe, the Porsche Taycan comes standard with a 11 kW on-board charger. For those seeking quicker AC charging speeds, an optional 22 kW charger is available. Please note that due to its 800V architecture, the Porsche Taycan's charging speed is limited to 150kW at 400V DC chargers.
How big is it? What are the dimensions (length, width, height)?
The size and weight specifications for Porsche Taycan Base (2024) are as follows:
Length: 4963 mm
Width: 2144 mm (including side mirrors) or 1966 mm (excluding side mirrors)
Height: 1379 mm
Wheelbase: 2900 mm (distance between the center of the front and rear wheels)
Curb weight: 2165 kg (weight of the empty car, no people or cargo)
How much cargo space does it offer? Does it have a front trunk?
Here's a breakdown of the Porsche Taycan Base (2024) cargo space:
Trunk capacity: With the rear seats up, you get 407 litres of cargo space in the back (ranked №391 out of 676 electric vehicles).
Max cargo capacity: Fold down the rear seats, and you open up N/A litres of total cargo space (ranked №N/A out of 676 electric vehicles).
Frunk capacity: The front trunk is called a "frunk", and it offers an additional 84 litres for storing small items.
Is it suitable for towing? What is the maximum towing capacity?