Porsche Taycan Performance Battery 2021

Starting price: $79,900

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Ownership summary

Verdict:

Porsche Taycan Performance Battery 2021 is positioned as a RWD electric sedan where performance is part of the ownership case, not just a spec-sheet extra. For ownership planning, the key range numbers are not only 200 mi official, but also about 206 mi mixed and 147 mi in cold highway driving.

In daily use, home charging takes about 8 h 24 min from 0-100%; on trips, the 10-80% DC estimate is about 16 min (est.), which should make highway stops manageable. The practical side is documented with 5 seats, 14.4 cu ft cargo and 8 years / 99,419 miles battery warranty. The main caveat is that cold highway range is much lower than the mixed-weather estimate. Range confidence is high, while specs completeness is mostly complete.

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Daily drivingHome chargingFamily usePerformance

Main caveatCold highway range is much lower than the mixed-weather estimate.

Range reality

Official EPA range
200 mi
BEVDB mixed estimate
206 mi
Cold highway estimate
147 mi
Official vs BEVDB gap
+6 mi / +3%

Charging reality

Home charging
0-100% 8 h 24 min
Fast charging
10-80% 16 min (est.)
10-80% range added
145 mi Based on BEVDB combined consumption

Practical ownership

Seats
5
Trunk cargo
14.4 cu ft
Battery warranty
8 years / 99,419 miles

Data quality

Range confidence
High
Specs completeness
Mostly complete
Estimate basis
EPA data + BEVDB model
Missing key data
Safety rating
City - Mild Weather270 miles
City - Cold Weather186 miles
Highway - Mild Weather181 miles
Highway - Cold Weather147 miles

Estimates of actual range. The values given here are BEVDB estimates calculated from EPA data and usable battery capacity, based on the BEVDB model. The BEVDB real-range card uses four fixed reference scenarios: City (Mild), Highway (Mild), City (Cold), and Highway (Cold). Mild means +20°C (70°F) without intensive climate-control use; cold means -10°C (14°F) with cabin heating. City speed is 50 km/h (30 mph), and highway speed is 110 km/h (70 mph). These figures are not official test results. Actual range will vary depending on speed, temperature, road conditions, road profile, load, tires, and driving style.

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Nominal Capacity79.2 kWh
Usable Capacity71 kWh
Battery TypeLithium-ion
Architecture800 V
Warranty Period8 years
Warranty Mileage99419.4 miles
Cathode MaterialNCM721

Source: Manufacturer

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Home / Destination

Charging TypeJ1772J1772 icon
Port LocationFront Right
Charge Power9.6 kW
Charge Time AC (0-100%)8 h 24 min
Charge Speed (mild)20 miles/hour
Charge Speed (cold)10 miles/hour

Fast Charging

Fast Charging PortCCS Combo 1CCS Combo 1 icon
Port LocationFront Right
Charge Power (max)225 kW
Charge Power (10-80%)185 kW
Charge Time DC (10-80%)16 min
Charge Speed (mild)360 miles/hour
Charge Speed (cold)280 miles/hour
Autocharge SupportedYes

Plug & Charge

Plug & Charge SupportedYes
Supported ProtocolNo Data

Preconditioning

Preconditioning PossibleYes
Automatically using NavigationYes
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Home / destination charging — 0–100%

AC full charge: fastest ~8h 25m
Charging optionPower usedApprox. timeRange per hourNotes
Level 1 · 120V / 12A1.4 kW57h 40m2 mi/h
Level 1 · 120V / 16A1.9 kW42h 30m3 mi/h
Level 2 · 240V / 32A7.7 kW10h 30m13 mi/h
Level 2 · 240V / 40A9.6 kW8h 25m16 mi/h
Level 2 · 240V / 48A9.6 kW8h 25m16 mi/hLimited by vehicle

Fast charging — 10–80%

Fastest DC 10–80%: ~16 min
Charging optionPower usedApprox. timeRange per hourNotes
DC 50 kWCCS connector50 kW avg.1h97 mi/h
DC 150 kWCCS connector126 kW avg.24 min244 mi/hLimited by charger
DC 250+ kWCCS connector185 kW avg.16 min358 mi/hVehicle-limited above 250 kW

Estimated charging times are based on usable battery capacity, charging power and vehicle charging limits. Peak DC power is usually reached only briefly; average 10–80% power is more useful for estimating real charging time. Actual charging speed can vary by charger output, battery temperature, state of charge, weather, software and battery condition.

Acceleration5.4 sec (0-60 mph)
Top Speed142.9 mph
Total Power300 kW (408 PS)
Total Torque345 lb-ft
EPA Consumption41 kWh/100 mi
DriveRWD
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Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)

V2L SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
Exterior Outlet(s)-
Interior Outlet(s)-

Vehicle-to-Home (V2H)

V2H via AC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
V2H via DC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)

V2G via AC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
V2G via DC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
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BEVDB model

Combined real range (estimate)205.7 miles
Combined Energy Use (estimate)34.3 kWh/100 mi

BEVDB estimates use EPA-rated (or derived) consumption and usable battery capacity to model city/highway ranges; the combined value is a weighted mix of city/highway and mild/cold scenarios. See the methodology and data sources for inputs, official source boundaries, fallback rules, and versioning.

EPA

EPA Range200 mi
MPGe City76 MPGe
MPGe Highway84 MPGe
MPGe Combined79 MPGe
Energy Use41 kWh/100 mi

Source: EPA

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Side crash:No Data
Front crash:No Data
Rollover resistance:No Data
Safety rating:No Data
Rating year:No Data
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Length195.4 in
Width77.4 in
Width with Mirrors84.4 in
Height54.9 in
Wheelbase114.2 in
Weight4684.8 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR)6161.9 lbs
Max. Payload1642.4 lbs
Cargo Volume14.4 ft³
Cargo Volume MaxNo Data
Cargo Volume Frunk3 ft³
Roof Load165.3 lbs
Tow Hitch PossibleNo
Towing Weight Unbraked0 lbs
Towing Weight Braked0 lbs
Vertical Load Max0 lbs
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Price$79,900
Seats5 people
LATCHYes, 2 seats
Turning Circle38.4 ft
PlatformVW J1
EV Dedicated PlatformYes
Car BodySedan
Roof RailsNo
Heat PumpYes
HP Standard EquipmentVaries by country

Reminder: Range and energy consumption figures are estimates. Actual results may vary depending on weather, driving style, terrain, and other conditions. Review the BEVDB methodology for estimate boundaries and source labels. If this model page looks wrong, use Contact and include this page URL plus an official source link when possible.