Porsche Taycan Turbo S

Overview

The 2025 Porsche Taycan Turbo S is the absolute pinnacle of electric performance saloons, a true four-door supercar killer. This updated beast sits at the top of the Taycan food chain, blending mind-bending acceleration with surprising everyday usability and cutting-edge tech. It’s for those who demand the ultimate in EV thrills without sacrificing luxury. In Europe, expect the new Taycan Turbo S to command a price around €209,900, with pre-owned examples of this top-tier configuration estimated at €167,250. It’s a serious statement on wheels.

What's New for 2025?

For 2025, the Taycan Turbo S gets a serious glow-up! We’re talking more power across the board, with this flagship now dishing out even more electrifying performance. The battery tech has been beefed up for genuinely improved range, and charging is now quicker than your morning espresso, hitting up to 320 kW. Porsche has tweaked the suspension for an even better ride, updated the in-car tech with deeper smartphone integration, and given it subtle styling revisions to keep it looking sharp. It’s more Taycan, more turbo, more S!

Design & Exterior

The 2025 Taycan Turbo S cuts an even more aggressive figure. Its iconic low-slung silhouette, measuring 4963 mm long, 1966 mm wide, and a mere 1378 mm high, is pure Porsche. For 2025, subtle tweaks to the headlights and front fascia sharpen its gaze, while the Turbo S gets unique aero bits and often larger, distinct wheel designs that scream performance. New optional HD Matrix LED headlights offer incredible illumination. It’s an evolution of a stunning design, unmistakably Taycan but with an extra dash of menace.

Interior, Tech & Cargo

Inside the Taycan Turbo S, it’s a tech-laden cockpit swathed in top-notch materials. Expect a driver-focused layout with multiple crisp screens, including an updated Porsche Driver Experience interface and deeper Apple CarPlay integration. Passenger space is decent for a sleek saloon, fitting five. For your luggage, there's a 366-litre boot at the rear and a handy 84-litre frunk under the bonnet. The optional passenger display and premium sound systems elevate the already luxurious and sporty ambiance. It’s a cabin built for high-speed comfort.

Performance & Driving Experience

Strap in! The Taycan Turbo S is a rocket ship, catapulting from 0-100 km/h in a blistering 2.4 seconds. This neck-snapping pace comes courtesy of its dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (one front, one rear) delivering all-wheel drive, a colossal 700 kW of power, and a staggering 1110 Nm of torque. Driving dynamics are pure Porsche: incredibly agile, glued to the road thanks to standard adaptive air suspension, and with steering that’s telepathic. Powerful regenerative braking helps recoup energy, while the massive ceramic brakes ensure you stop on a dime.

Range, Battery & Charging

The 2025 Taycan Turbo S packs a potent 97 kWh usable battery, delivering a Green Cars Compare calculated real-world range estimate of around 481 km – impressive for such a powerhouse. Efficiency is rated at 4.96 km/kWh. At home, the standard 11 kW on-board AC charger (with a 22 kW option available) tops it up overnight. Out and about, its 800V architecture and CCS Type 2 port allow for blistering DC fast charging at up to 320 kW, meaning significant range can be added in minutes. This makes long-distance touring a breeze.

Safety & Driver-Assistance Features

Safety is paramount in the Taycan Turbo S, which boasts a 5-star Euro NCAP rating. It’s loaded with advanced driver-assistance systems. Expect features like adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, and blind-spot monitoring to be standard or readily available. Porsche’s sophisticated chassis control systems also contribute to active safety, keeping things stable even when you’re exploring its immense performance. Parking aids with surround view cameras make maneuvering this potent machine easier in tight spots. It's a reassuringly safe high-performance EV.

Warranty & Maintenance Coverage

Porsche typically backs the Taycan Turbo S in Europe with a comprehensive new vehicle warranty, often for 2 years with unlimited kilometres. Critically, the high-voltage battery usually receives an 8-year or 160,000 km warranty, safeguarding against excessive degradation. The powertrain components are generally covered under the main vehicle warranty. While Porsche doesn’t always offer extensive complimentary maintenance schedules like some brands, their EVs are engineered for reliability, focusing on minimising scheduled workshop visits for a hassle-free ownership experience.