Porsche has launched a new rear-wheel-drive version of its pure electric Taycan sports car, with prices starting from £70,690.
That’s significantly cheaper than the current entry-level model, the £83,580 Taycan 4S.
Better still, the rear-wheel-drive Taycan boasts the longest driving range of all models, offering up to 301 miles on the strict WLTP test cycle.
It’s no slouch either, accelerating from 0-62mph in 5.4 seconds. Top speed is limited to 143mph.
Two batteries are available: the 79.2kWh Performance Battery and the larger 93.4kWh Performance Battery Plus.
It’s the Performance Battery Plus that boasts the 301-mile range – the regular Performance Battery will cover up to 268 miles.
Recharging capacity is considerable – 225kW for the regular battery and 270kW for the Performance Battery Plus. Both can be charged from five percent to 80 percent in around 22 minutes.
Notably, the RWD Taycan has different power outputs, depending on the battery: 326hp or 408hp on overboost as standard, 380hp and 476hp on overboost with the Plus battery.
New Taycan RWD
The Taycan RWD comes with 19-inch aero-style wheels and black anodised brake calipers. The black apron, side sills and rear diffuser are the same as on the Taycan 4S.
It has a part-leather interior – and buyers can choose an entirely leather-free vegan-friendly interior as an option.
Regular steel spring suspension is standard, with adaptive air suspension as an option.
Owners can also choose ‘Functions on Demand’ after purchase. For example, Porsche InnoDrive auto-adapts the car’s speed to the road ahead, including speed limits, roundabouts and give way signs: it’s £18 a month or £759 as a one-off purchase.
More Functions on Demand are coming and those who subscribe can enjoy three test months.
The Taycan electric car is already proving to be a big sales success for Porsche, with more than 20,000 delivered in 2020 alone.
It is currently the second best-selling Porsche in the UK and the arrival of the cheaper Taycan rear-wheel-drive model in spring 2021 should grow sales further.
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