2020 Porsche Taycan

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Porsche's first electric car is a sleek sports sedan that fully lives up to the brand's high-performance reputation. The 2020 Porsche Taycan (pronounced tie-kahn) delivers incredible acceleration, precise handling, and aggressive styling. The 4S makes either 522 horsepower or 563 horsepower, the Turbo makes 670 horsepower, and the top Turbo S ratchets up the intensity with 750 horsepower. Each model offers an all-wheel-drive using front and rear electric motors. The 4S has a 79.2-kWh battery pack and offers a 93.4-kWh battery pack as an option, while the Turbo models come standard with the bigger battery. The Taycan rides on standard air springs and adaptive dampers, while available four-wheel steering and active anti-roll bars further sharpen its agility. There's some interesting engineering under the skin, too. The Taycan is the first production electric vehicle to use a two-speed transmission and an 800-volt electrical system, which allows for quicker acceleration and shorter recharge times, respectively. In theory, the Taycan is the first real challenger to the Tesla Model S. In practice, Porsche and Tesla have unique advantages that should steer buyers toward an easier decision. The Model S offers a greater driving range, a more practical package, and access to a sprawling network of fast-charging stations. The Porsche's priority is performance above all else, with range and interior space as secondary concerns. While buying a Porsche is often an exercise in excess, our pick is the cheaper Porsche Taycan 4S, which has a base price of $105,150. It's plenty quick and is likely to deliver more range on a single charge than the pricier Turbo models. Porsche's list of optional equipment is longer (and far pricier) than an eight-year-old's Christmas list, which makes choosing the perfect Taycan a very personal affair. However, all buyers should consider the $460 150-kW charger that triples the maximum charging power at 400-volt DC fast-charging stations. The Taycan 4S, Turbo and Turbo S drive all four wheels with two electric motors. The peak outputs of 522 horsepower (4S with base battery), 563 horsepower (4S with bigger battery), 670 horsepower (Turbo), and 750 (Turbo S) only last for short bursts of 2.5 seconds at a time. After that, all models reduce the output slightly to protect the drivetrain from heat. The shifts of the rear motor's unique two-speed transmission are almost imperceptible during regular driving. But activate the launch control, and the Porsche knocks out a one-two shift that is as quick and as hard as any gas-powered sports car. We predict the Turbo S will sprint to 60 mph in 2.6 seconds, while the Turbo should do the deed in 3.0 seconds, and the 4S in 3.8 seconds. It's normal for EVs to get slower as the battery charge depletes, but Porsche says the Taycan will be able to execute 10 back-to-back launches with consistent performance.