Global EV Comparison: Porsche Taycan RWD vs Taycan RWD
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General Info
The Porsche Taycan RWD (2024-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €101500. The Porsche Taycan RWD (2021-2024) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €58900 on the used car market.
The two vehicles share the same body style: Sedan.
| Property | Porsche Taycan RWD | Porsche Taycan RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2021-2024 | 2024-… |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany | Germany |
| Body Style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (New) | - Price Europe (New) | €101500 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €58900 | - Price Europe (Used) |
| GCC Score | 6 | 6.5 |
Range and Efficiency
The Porsche Taycan RWD (2024-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Porsche Taycan RWD (2021-2024).
| Property | Porsche Taycan RWD | Porsche Taycan RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 335 km | 441 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 444 km | 590 km |
| Range (GCC) | 343 km | 458 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 79.2 kWh | 89 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 71 kWh | 82.3 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 20.7 kWh/100 km | 18 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 4.83 km/kWh | 5.57 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 5.2 | 7.5 |
Charging
Both vehicles feature an advanced 800-volt architecture.
The Porsche Taycan RWD (2024-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 270 kW, while the Porsche Taycan RWD (2021-2024) maxes out at 223 kW.
Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.
| Property | Porsche Taycan RWD | Porsche Taycan RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 223 kW | 270 kW |
| Architecture | 800 V | 800 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 7.5 | 7.9 |
Performance
Both vehicles are rear-wheel drive.
Both cars offer the same motor power, but the Porsche Taycan RWD (2024-…) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.
| Property | Porsche Taycan RWD | Porsche Taycan RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | RWD | RWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 300 kW | 300 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 402 hp | 402 hp |
| Motor Torque | 345 Nm | 410 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.4 s | 4.8 s |
| Top Speed | 230 km/h | 230 km/h |
| Performance Score | 5.3 | 5.6 |
Dimensions
The Porsche Taycan RWD (2021-2024) and Porsche Taycan RWD (2024-…) are about the same size.
Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.
| Property | Porsche Taycan RWD | Porsche Taycan RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4963 mm | 4963 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2144 mm | 2144 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1966 mm | 1966 mm |
| Height | 1395 mm | 1379 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2900 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 | Porsche Taycan RWD | Porsche Taycan RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2125 kg | 2165 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 407 l | 407 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 84 l | 84 l |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5 | 4.9 |
