Global EV Comparison: Porsche Taycan 4S Plus vs Tesla Roadster 2025
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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 Plus (2020-2024) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €62556 on the used car market.
The Porsche Taycan 4S Plus (2020-2024) is a Sedan, whereas the Tesla Roadster 2025 is a Roadster.
| Property | Porsche Taycan 4S Plus | Tesla Roadster 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2020-2024 | 2025-… |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Announced |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany | USA |
| Body Style | Sedan | Roadster |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | USA |
| Price Europe (Used) | €62556 | - Price Europe (Used) |
| GCC Score | 6.4 | 7.5 |
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 Plus (2020-2024).
| Property | Porsche Taycan 4S Plus | Tesla Roadster 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 378 km | 998 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 512 km | - Range (WLTP) |
| Range (GCC) | 394 km | 948 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 93.4 kWh | 200 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 83.7 kWh | 190 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 21.2 kWh/100 km | 20 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 4.71 km/kWh | 4.99 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 5.7 | 8.6 |
Charging
Both vehicles feature an advanced 800-volt architecture.
The Porsche Taycan 4S Plus (2020-2024) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 268 kW, while the Tesla Roadster 2025 maxes out at 250 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 Plus (2020-2024) is limited to 11 kW.
| Property | Porsche Taycan 4S Plus | Tesla Roadster 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 22 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 268 kW | 250 kW |
| Architecture | 800 V | 800 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 (Tesla) |
| Charging Score | 7.9 | 9.5 |
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 | Porsche Taycan 4S Plus | Tesla Roadster 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), 2 PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 420 kW | 1000 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 563 hp | 1341 hp |
| Motor Torque | 650 Nm | 1500 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 4 s | 2.1 s |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 410 km/h |
| Performance Score | 6.7 | 8.8 |
Dimensions
The Porsche Taycan 4S Plus (2020-2024) is longer and taller, but about the same width as the Tesla Roadster 2025.
The Porsche Taycan 4S Plus (2020-2024) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Porsche Taycan 4S Plus | Tesla Roadster 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4963 mm | 4200 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2144 mm | - Width (with Mirrors) |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1966 mm | 2000 mm |
| Height | 1379 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2900 mm | 2800 mm |
Cargo and Towing
A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Porsche Taycan 4S Plus (2020-2024), but the Tesla Roadster 2025 doesn’t have one.
Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in in the EU.
| Property | Porsche Taycan 4S Plus | Tesla Roadster 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Curb Weight | 2295 kg | 2000 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 407 l | 150 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 84 l | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 4.9 | 2.5 |
