Porsche Taycan Turbo S 2020

Starting price: $185,000

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Ownership summary

Verdict:

Porsche Taycan Turbo S 2020 is positioned as an AWD electric sedan where performance is part of the ownership case, not just a spec-sheet extra. The official EPA range is a useful headline, but the BEVDB mixed estimate of about 168 mi and the 158 mi cold-highway scenario are better planning figures.

In daily use, home charging takes about 9 h 54 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, 12.9 cu ft cargo and 8 years / 99,419 miles battery warranty. No major range or charging limitation stands out from the available data. Range confidence is high, while specs completeness is mostly complete.

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Daily drivingHome chargingFamily usePerformance

Main caveatNo major range or charging limitation stands out from the available data.

Range reality

Official EPA range
192 mi
BEVDB mixed estimate
168 mi
Cold highway estimate
158 mi
Official vs BEVDB gap
-24 mi / -12%

Charging reality

Home charging
0-100% 9 h 54 min
Fast charging
10-80% 16 min (est.)
10-80% range added
119 mi Based on BEVDB combined consumption

Practical ownership

Seats
5
Trunk cargo
12.9 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 Weather174 miles
City - Cold Weather133 miles
Highway - Mild Weather186 miles
Highway - Cold Weather158 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 Capacity93.4 kWh
Usable Capacity83.7 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%)9 h 54 min
Charge Speed (mild)10 miles/hour
Charge Speed (cold)10 miles/hour

Fast Charging

Fast Charging PortCCS Combo 1CCS Combo 1 icon
Port LocationFront Right
Charge Power (max)270 kW
Charge Power (10-80%)214 kW
Charge Time DC (10-80%)16 min
Charge Speed (mild)290 miles/hour
Charge Speed (cold)240 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 ~9h 55m
Charging optionPower usedApprox. timeRange per hourNotes
Level 1 · 120V / 12A1.4 kW67h 55m2 mi/h
Level 1 · 120V / 16A1.9 kW50h 5m2 mi/h
Level 2 · 240V / 32A7.7 kW12h 20m9 mi/h
Level 2 · 240V / 40A9.6 kW9h 55m11 mi/h
Level 2 · 240V / 48A9.6 kW9h 55m11 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.1h 10m67 mi/h
DC 150 kWCCS connector126 kW avg.28 min170 mi/hLimited by charger
DC 250+ kWCCS connector165 kW avg.21 min222 mi/hLimited by charger
DC 350 kWCCS connector214 kW avg.16 min288 mi/hLimited by vehicle

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.

Acceleration2.8 sec (0-60 mph)
Top Speed161.6 mph
Total Power560 kW (761 PS)
Total Torque1050 lb-ft
EPA Consumption49.9 kWh/100 mi
DriveAWD
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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)168.4 miles
Combined Energy Use (estimate)49.3 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 Range192 mi
MPGe City67 MPGe
MPGe Highway68 MPGe
MPGe Combined68 MPGe
Energy Use49.9 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
Height54.3 in
Wheelbase114.2 in
Weight5224.9 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR)6327.3 lbs
Max. Payload1267.7 lbs
Cargo Volume12.9 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
Have questions about Dimensions and Weight?
Price$185,000
Seats5 people
LATCHYes, 2 seats
Turning Circle36.7 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.