[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/electric-porsche-taycan\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/electric-porsche-taycan\/","headline":"The All New Electric Porsche Taycan","name":"The All New Electric Porsche Taycan","description":"Porsche Taycan: all you need to know about Porsche’s first all-electric car Electric cars are slowly but surely becoming commonplace. Sales figures for plug-in vehicles continue to reach new heights as the case for owning one becomes ever stronger. The number of different electric and plug-in models is constantly on the rise and Porsche is the latest car maker to contribute a fully electric model, with the unveiling of the Taycan. But what exactly is the Taycan and why should […]","datePublished":"2018-08-03","dateModified":"2018-08-07","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/The-All-New-Electric-Porsche-Taycan-feature2.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/The-All-New-Electric-Porsche-Taycan-feature2.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/electric-porsche-taycan\/","about":["ELECTRIC CARS","ELECTRIC SUPERCARS","LATEST CAR NEWS","SUPERCARS"],"wordCount":489,"keywords":["electric car","electric supercar","porsche","Porsche Taycan"],"articleBody":"Porsche Taycan: all you need to know about Porsche’s first all-electric carElectric cars are slowly but surely becoming commonplace. Sales figures for plug-in vehicles continue to reach new heights as the case for owning one becomes ever stronger. The number of different electric and plug-in models is constantly on the rise and Porsche is the latest car maker to contribute a fully electric model, with the unveiling of the Taycan. But what exactly is the Taycan and why should you care about it?What is it?It\u2019s the battery-powered car that Porsche hopes will stick it to the Tesla Model S.How will it beat the Model S?By being super mega fast and boasting curves that leave you in no doubt of its stunning capabilities.The Taycan uses twin electric motors and all-wheel-drive to blast out the equivalent of more than 592bhp. That\u2019s enough to complete a 0-62mph sprint in under 3.5 seconds and reach 124mph from a standing stand in less than 12 seconds.And that\u2019s better than the Tesla?Yes and no. Although a hard 0-62mph figure hasn\u2019t been confirmed yet, if it hits 62mph bang on 3.5 seconds, that\u2019d be a second slower than the full-fat Model S P100D but half a second faster than the non-performance 100D.How far can the Taycan go between charges?Porsche has claimed a range of 310 miles, which is more than Model S 75D, but 83 miles short of 100D\u2019s 393-mile range, as tested on the NEDC cycle. Why does it say \u2018Mission E\u2019 on the reg plate?Because the car is still in concept mode right now. Most of the elements comprising the Mission E concept will be adapted and finetuned for the Taycan.Can I have one?Sure, but not for a while – the finished production version hasn\u2019t even been revealed yet. According to one Porsche exec, customers are already tusseling with each other to be the first to have a Taycan on their driveway.When is it out?There\u2019s no exact date yet, but we should see what the production car looks like at some point in 2019, with the Taycan entering showrooms in 2020. None of that is concrete though\u2026How much will it cost?That\u2019s unclear right now, but with the Model S P100D retailing from \u00a3126,230, Porsche won\u2019t want to price itself out of the market. On a related note, Porsche revealed that, by 2022, it will have invested \u20ac6 billion into e-mobility, with \u20ac500 million going on developing variants and derivatives of the Taycan.What does \u2018Taycan\u2019 mean?Porsche says that the name can be roughly translated as \u2018lively or spirited young horse\u2019, referencing the leaping steed that has been at the heart of the Porsche crest since 1952. Just don\u2019t call it the \u2018Porsche Toucan\u2019.What do you think of the Taycan so far? Let us know down in the comments. Images: Porsche Newsroom"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"The All New Electric Porsche Taycan","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/electric-porsche-taycan\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]