2023 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo

　　

2023 Porsche Taycan Review

byRyan ZumMallenContributor

　　Ryan ZumMallen has worked in the automotive industry since 2012. He has written thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Ryan has also contributed to Road & Track, Autoweek, Trucks.com and more. In 2019, Ryan published his first book, Slow Car Fast, on the millennial generation and its unique take on modern car culture.

　　Porsche's Taycan was the company's first fully electric vehicle when it debuted for the 2020 model year, and it was clear from the get-go that the company had done its homework. This wasn't some sort of half-baked release. Rather, the Taycan was everything we expected from the brand: athletic, comfortable and highly customizable. It's so good that you might have a hard time deciding between the legendary 911 or a Taycan.

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Porsche Taycan EV Insights

Trim:Taycan 4 Cross Turismo

　　4 Cross Turismo 4dr Wagon AWD (electric 2A) (Most Popular) - $97,700 MSRP4S Cross Turismo 4dr Wagon AWD (electric 2A) - $113,000 MSRPTurbo Cross Turismo 4dr Wagon AWD (electric 2A) - $155,900 MSRPTurbo S Cross Turismo 4dr Wagon AWD (electric 2A) - $190,000 MSRP

　　

Range

 zzdcar TESTED

　　250 miles

　　zzdcar Tested Rangezzdcar begins with a full battery charge and drives the vehicle on a mix of city and highway roads (approximately 60% city, 40% highway) until the battery is almost entirely empty. (We target 10 miles of remaining range for safety.) The miles traveled and the indicated remaining range are added together for the zzdcar Tested Range figure.

　　EV batteries lose 1-2% of range per year. Est. range for this car is 213 miles after 8 years.Electric cars typically experience 1-2% of range loss per year with slightly faster degradation over the first 50,000 miles as the car settles into its long term state, according to Recurrent's study of 15,000 EVs.

　　Estimated range mapThis map is a visual representation of the possible one-way and round-trips by this vehicle (on a full charge) from the geometric center of Rutland, North Dakota. The depicted ranges are based on the estimated new vehicle range value provided by the EPA, rounded down to miles for one-way and miles for round-trip. Actual range will vary depending on the condition of this vehicle’s battery pack, how you drive, driving conditions and other factors.Map display generated using: © openrouteservice.org by HeiGIT | Map data © Recurrent contributors | Recurrent

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EV Battery Warranty

　　8 yrs or 100,000 milesThe federal government requires that EV batteries be warrantied for a minimum of eight years or 100,000 miles. The EV battery warranty includes replacement if your battery capacity drops below a certain percentage of the original capacity.

　　

Charging at Home

　　10.5 hours

　　Total Charging Time (240V outlet)

　　SAE ComboStandard port for most electric models. Supports Level 1, Level 2, and DC Fast charging.

　　Plug Type

　　

EV Tax Credits & Rebates

　　$400

　　Available Rebates. Restrictions apply.

　　Utility EV Charger Offer

　　$400

　　Restrictions: Otter Tail Power offers EV owners a rebate of up to $400 towards the installation of a Level 2 charging station. To qualify for this rebate, the customer and/or charging station must meet the following requirements: Receive electricity from Otter Tail Power.

　　To learn more, visit Recurrent

　　Complimentary Charging Offer

　　Restrictions: This program is a charging agreement between Porsche Cars North America and Electrify America. Customers who purchase a new Taycan will receive 3 years of complimentary 30-minute charging (DC) or 60-minute charging (AC) on the Electrify America network. Complimentary charging expires 3 years from the date of vehicle purchase. See your participating dealer for details.

　　

Cost to Drive

　　$90/mo

　　Taycan

　　vs

　　$165/mo

　　Car Avg.

　　Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　

Am I Ready for an EV?

　　EV ownership works best if you can charge (240V) at home or at work This typically means a 240V home installation, but you could also have a similar setup at your office or other places your car is already parked for several hours each day. Don't expect a regular household outlet (120V) to suffice unless you've got a plug-in hybrid, in which case overnight charging at home is feasible.

　　If you can’t charge at home, charging at a charging station could take at least 10x longer than at a gas station With public charging infrastructure still in its infancy, the user experience can be maddeningly inconsistent. Tesla owners tend to rave about the reliability and speed of the company's proprietary Supercharger stations, but rival DC fast options have thus far been plagued by technical issues and overcrowding. It's an evolving landscape and our best advice is to do your research on the available options for the EV you want to buy.

　　Adding a 240V home charging system could cost up to $1,600 or more If your existing electrical service can handle the additional demands of EV charging, you may be able to add Level 2 charging at home for less than a grand, including installation. But your costs will multiply if you need to upgrade your electrical panel or add a dedicated circuit.

　　The Taycan also receives a few updates for 2023. Porsche says it has given the touchscreen a new menu layout, and we hope that this makes it a little easier to use than in prior models. Wireless connectivity for Android Auto smartphone integration is new too. Porsche has also tinkered with the way the car utilizes its battery pack and mechanical hardware to slightly increase range and efficiency.

　　The Taycan is also capable of super-speedy DC fast charging, which makes long drives even more viable. For 2023, Porsche says the Taycan can precondition its battery more quickly for maximum DC fast charging, resulting in slightly quicker recharging times if you're connected to a high-powered station.

　　Granted, the Taycan isn't the most practical EV available. For superior room or comfort, you might want to look at the BMW iX, Mercedes-Benz EQS or Tesla Model S. But for a high-performing EV, the 2023 Porsche Taycan is hugely impressive. Check out our test team's Expert Rating below for our complete report on its zzdcar-tested real-world range, performance and more.

　　zzdcar Expert Rating

　　Our VerdictThe zzdcar Vehicle Testing Team evaluates a fresh batch of vehicles every week, pairing objective assessments at our test track with real-world driving on city streets, freeways and winding roads. The data we gather results in our Expert Ratings. They’re based on 30-plus scores that cover every aspect of the automotive experience.

　　Great

　　8.3

　　out of 10

　　zzdcar TESTED

　　Rated for you by America's best test team.

　　

Performance

9.0/10

　　How does the Taycan drive? The Taycan Cross Turismo weighs a little more than the equivalent Taycan sedan and rides a bit higher. So what's the performance trade-off? Turns out, virtually nothing. We tested a Cross Turismo 4S, and it accelerated just as quickly — 0-60 mph in just 3.7 seconds — as a Taycan 4S sedan we also tested.

　　Braking performance is just as impressive. In our testing the Cross Turismo, which had the optional carbon-ceramic brakes, hauled up from 60 mph in just 100 feet, which is one of the shortest distances we've recorded for an EV. The brake pedal also makes it easy to stop smoothly in city traffic.

　　Around turns, the Cross Turismo handles just as well as the Taycan sedan. There's the effortless balance and feel of a rear-wheel-drive sports car, but with ridiculous amounts of traction and thrust exiting corners of an all-wheel-drive EV. Credit goes to some of Porsche's clever (and optional) systems at work here, such as rear-wheel steering and Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control.

　　The Cross Turismo is also an excellent casual cruiser. The only demerit is the lack of strong regenerative braking. Many EVs provide enough regen when you lift off the accelerator that you often don't need to touch the brake pedal to come to a full stop, but not so in the Taycan.

　　

Comfort

8.5/10

　　How comfortable is the Taycan? The front seats are cushy but not enveloping. You'll want to get the sport seats for a suitable enough amount of lateral bolstering to help keep you in place for enthusiastic cornering. Still, we managed seven hours behind the wheel in a day without feeling completely beat-up, so that says a lot. The rear seats aren't nearly as comfortable because of their overly prominent lumbar support, tight toe room and a slightly elevated floor height.

　　Ride comfort, on the other hand, is incredible. The Cross Turismo rides a bit higher than the sedan and has slightly softer suspension tuning. That combo simply makes road imperfections disappear from underneath you. This is one of the most comfortable rides we've experienced. It's also complemented by a very quiet cabin. And it's not just the absence of engine noise that's impressive but also the car's insulation from outside noise in general.

　　Our single biggest issue here remains the overcomplicated climate control system, particularly the virtual vent controls. There's a bit of a lag time when you adjust the vent position, and it's quite distracting if you're on the go. Thankfully, the air-conditioning system is pretty effective when you set it to its auto mode.

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