Video Summary
- Used 2020 Taycan and Tesla Model 3 Performance have nearly the same horsepower.- Model 3 Performance has 740 Nm of torque, 100 Nm more than the Taycan 4S.
- The Model 3 Performance is more responsive on the zero to 60 mph acceleration.
- The 2020 Taycan 4S has 0 to 60 in 3.8 seconds.
- The Model 3 Performance goes from 0 to 60 in 2.9 seconds (with roll-out subtracted, closer to 3 seconds).
- The 2020 Taycan 4S quarter-mile is 11.6 seconds, and Model 3 Performance is just under 11 seconds.
- The Porsche weighs 5,000 pounds, and the Model 3 Performance weighs 4,000 pounds.
- Both the Porsche and the Model 3 have double-wishbone suspensions with adaptive dampers.
- Porsche can be optioned for an air suspension system for $3,500.
- Porsche has an LED light bar across the back.
- Porsche has metal plating to help with trunk scratching.
- Porsche has a push start for its EV.
- Tesla Model 3 is better than the Porsche in build quality.
- Porsche can charge at 270 kW with an 800-volt charger. Most public charging infrastructure is on the 400V architecture.
- On 400V, the Porsche charges at 150 kW (if DC converter option purchased; otherwise, it charges at 50 kW.)
- At high charge levels, the charge rate on the Porsche drops. Over one hour is needed to achieve a full charge.
- You have to "teach" the Tesla where a charging station is for battery pre-heating.
- Tesla has better self-driving.
- The glass roof on the Porsche is one continuous piece.
- A large amount of customization in the Taycan.
- Tesla has better mileage.
- Overall, both have the same suspension and are all-wheel drive.
