2021 Porsche Taycan 4S

Performance and Powertrain
Base RWD: Features a single rear motor delivering 469 hp with the larger battery.

Taycan 4S: Dual-motor setup with up to 522 hp (with Performance Battery Plus).

Taycan Turbo & Turbo S: Dual-motor all-wheel drive pushing 670 hp in the Turbo and up to 750 hp with overboost/launch control in the Turbo S, hitting 0-60 mph in a blistering 2.6 seconds.

800-Volt Architecture: Enables ultra-fast charging capabilities and reduced overall system weight.

Transmission: Uses a unique two-speed automatic transmission on the rear axle for rapid acceleration off-the-line paired with highway efficiency

Design and Interior Tech
Exterior: Sculpted, aerodynamic sedan profile featuring four-point LED headlights and flush, automatically extending door handles

Cockpit: Features a driver-focused 16.8-inch curved digital instrument cluster and up to three additional touchscreens for infotainment and climate control.
Sustainability: Offers traditional leather or innovative, entirely leather-free recycled interior materials.
Storage: Dual cargo spaces including an 84-liter front trunk (frunk) and a 407-liter rear trunk

Trim Levels & Performance
The lineup expanded for the 2021 model year to include a more affordable, rear-wheel-drive base trim alongside its established all-wheel-drive siblings:

Base Taycan: Features a single-motor, rear-wheel-drive setup. It generates up to 402 hp (or 469 hpwith the upgraded Performance Battery Plus), hitting 0–60 mph in roughly 5.1 seconds.

Taycan 4S: A dual-motor AWD variant pushing 522 hp (up to 562 hp with the larger battery), capable of launching from 0–60 mph in just 3.8 seconds. [
Taycan Turbo: Cranks out 670 hp of overboost power, dropping the 0–60 mph sprint time to roughly 3 seconds

Taycan Turbo S: The flagship performance model delivering a massive 750 hp, allowing it to rocket from 0–60 mph in a blistering 2.6 seconds.

Battery, Range & Charging
Built on a high-voltage architecture, the 2021 Taycan emphasizes rapid energy replenishment over hyper-mileage.

Battery Options: Available in a standard 79.2-kWh Performance Battery or an optional 93.4-kWh Performance Battery Plus.
Real-World Range: Official EPA estimates range between 199 to 227 miles depending on the configuration, though testing frequently shows these figures are conservative.
Ultra-Fast Charging: Thanks to its 800V engineering, it supports DC fast-charging up to 270 kW, adding roughly 170 miles of range in just 30 minutes. It also includes Plug & Charge capability for automated station authentication.

Interior & Technology
Inside, the Taycan pairs luxury materials with an incredibly tech-forward layout.

Porsche Advanced Cockpit: The interior can house up to five digital screens, anchored by a stunning 16.8-inch curved instrument display for the driver and a 10.9-inch central infotainment screen.
Eco-Friendly Options: In addition to premium partial or full-leather packages, it marks the first time Porsche offered a completely leather-free interior constructed from recycled materials.
Cargo Layout: Features a dual-luggage setup with an 84-liter front trunk ("frunk") and a larger rear trunk up to 407 liters.

Ride & Handling
True to the brand's heritage, the Taycan drives like a sports car rather than a heavy EV battery pack. An adaptive air suspension with Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) comes standard on most models, reacting instantly to road conditions. Available performance upgrades include rear-axle steering(standard on the Turbo S) to tighten cornering lines and make low-speed parking highly maneuverable