2024 Porsche Taycan Wagon

　　

2024 Porsche Taycan Review

byJosh JacquotCorrespondent

　　Josh Jacquot is an automotive journalist at zzdcar., rating written byJosh JacquotDirector, Vehicle Testing

　　Jonathan Elfalan has worked in the automotive industry since 2005. As a director of vehicle testing at zzdcar, Jonathan has tested and reviewed thousands of cars and written thousands of car-related articles over the course of his career. Jonathan got his start testing cars for Road & Track magazine as a newly minted mechanical engineer grad from University of California, Irvine, and has also contributed to Motor Trend and the Associated Press. He likes to say he learned to drive a manual transmission in a rear-wheel-drive mid-engine vehicle but often omits it was his family's 1991 Toyota Previa minivan.

　　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: fun to drive, comfortable and highly customizable. For 2024, the Taycan integrates Spotify music streaming into the infotainment system, freeing your phone from the task, but is otherwise unchanged from last year. As always you'll need to spend a little time figuring out which configuration is best for you.

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Porsche Taycan EV Insights

Trim:Taycan 4 Cross Turismo

　　4 Cross Turismo 4dr Wagon AWD (electric 2A) (Most Popular) - $101,900 MSRP4S Cross Turismo 4dr Wagon AWD (electric 2A) - $118,200 MSRPGTS Sport Turismo 4dr Wagon AWD (electric 2A) - $141,200 MSRPTurbo Cross Turismo 4dr Wagon AWD (electric 2A) - $163,400 MSRPTurbo S Cross Turismo 4dr Wagon AWD (electric 2A) - $197,500 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.

　　

zzdcar spotlight: The Taycan's lineup

The Taycan comes in a few different shapes and styles. The sedan is a sleek, fastback shape not unlike a four-door version of Porsche's classic 911 coupe. There are also two wagon-style versions with a long, flat roof: the Sport Turismo and the Cross Turismo. They're nearly identical, but the former rides lower to the road and has small visual differences. The base Taycan sedan is rear-wheel-drive; the rest are all-wheel-drive. Some models are only available in specific trims. As with many things Porsche, it's complicated. But the Taycan is practical, with DC fast-charging ability that allows it to reach 80% charge in less than 30 minutes (at a 350-kW charging station in the right conditions).

　　

Competitors to consider

The only real compromises the Taycan makes relative to other electric sedans are its shorter EPA-estimated range and less rear seat legroom. The top-end models are also pretty pricey relative to the BMW i7, Mercedes EQS and Tesla Model S. But the Taycan manages to be cutting-edge in virtually every other metric we evaluate. It's a stunning example of Stuttgart's ability to produce a car that's thoroughly modern, rapid, comfortable, attractive and still distinctly a Porsche. Read our Expert Rating below to get our test team's full report on the Taycan's performance, real-world range 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 Wagon 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 Wagon? he 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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