Video Summary
- The Porsche Taycan 4S is the first electric sports car by Porsche.- The car’s power gives one the "heebie-jeebies".
- Porsche revisits history in the design with smooth flowing wheel arches and a curvy rear end.
- The headlights are tucked in and there are air pockets on the bumper.
- Autodeployed door handles and large vents reduce drag.
- 20" Taycan Turbo Aero wheels don't appeal to the reviewer as much as the Mission E wheel design.
- Rear taillights and logo are encased in glass.
- The car has an active three-stage rear spoiler that extends automatically.
- The boot can be opened up from the inside to clean it.
- The foot area is raised because of the battery under the floor, making getting in slightly difficult.
- Front seats are 14-way adjustable with extended thigh support.
- Analog clock is a nod to the 911 history.
- It has five screens: two 10.9-inch infotainment displays, an 8.4-inch portrait display in the center console, and a 16.8-inch curved instrument pane. There is also a tiny screen in the back.
- There are no buttons.
- A touch control on the side increases ride height and chassis stabilization.
- The gear knob is to the left of the steering column; the reviewer believes it should be centered.
- The steering wheel has a knob to change drive modes.
- The fixed AC vents are controlled digitally, with options for diffuse, focused, and individual airflow.
- The cabin feels airy thanks to the panoramic sunroof.
- It has two-speed motor on the rear and a one-speed motor on the front and puts out 429 hp.
- The overboost feature provides access to 522 hp briefly during launch control.
- Launch control is worth it.
- Even without launch control, it is fast off the mark.
- 79.2 kWh battery
- The range is 380 to 466 km.
- Full AC charge 0-100% in 8 hours; 5-80% DC charge in 1 hour 33 minutes.
- Has two charging ports that open electronically.
- Starts at ₹1.7 crores but customization can spec it out to ₹3 crores.
- The Porsche Taycan 4S is a performance car meant to be silent, electric, and drivable every day.
- The car is both hardcore and luxurious.
