New 2024 Porsche Taycan revealed: full tech details AND prototype drive review

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This is the new Porsche Taycan, which has received an extensive upgrade to cement its position as one of the fastest, longest-range and best-handling EVs on sale.
Due on sale in the spring, the new Taycan “excels over its predecessor in every discipline”, according to Porsche, which claims huge improvements in range, acceleration, charging speed, equipment and dynamics.
The Taycan can be specified with a single rear motor from £86,500 or a choice of three twin-motor powertrains: 4S (£95,900), Turbo (£134,100) and Turbo S (£161,400).
While the similarly sized, combustion-powered Panamera dropped its estate body option as it moved into its third generation recently, the Taycan keeps three body variants.
The longest range - 422 miles on the WLTP combined cycle - is claimed by the rear driven, single-motor Taycan equipped with the optional Performance Battery Plus, which at 105kWh is a chunky 12kWh bigger than before.
The Taycan can now top up at speeds of 320kW - 50kW quicker than before - at suitable chargers. In addition, the battery’s fast-charging window has been extended so that it can now accept speeds of more than 300kW for up to five minutes.
Join News Editor Felix Page has he gets up close to the new Taycan, drives this prototype model and interviews Porsche's VP of the Taycan model line, Kevin Giek.
Even more details of the car are available over at autocar.co.uk

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@petertimowreef9085 5 ай бұрын

The original's front end had a gorgeous balance of soft and sharp lines, particularly around it's headlights. This new design is a lot less expressive, it's a sad day when you have to admit a Porsche looks like a Hyundai.

@FromTheHipp 2 ай бұрын

looks absolutely 0 like a hyundai

@petertimowreef9085 2 ай бұрын

@@FromTheHipp That's because you are into cars and can appreciate the subtle differences in design. Someone who doesn't care about cars could confuse the front end of this new Taycan with the Ioniq 6.

@FromTheHipp 2 ай бұрын

@@petertimowreef9085 i think a random guy off the street could tell the difference lol. the hyundai is trying to get into the ball park of the audi/porsche design. porsche still looks much better. BUT ill def concede that im into cars and can easily spot it.

@tonyn7168 16 сағат бұрын

agreed, they changed it to achieve less drag coefficient. sadly they chose efficiency over aesthetics

@jackahorey2354 5 ай бұрын

Did somebody get this fella out of bed to do the voice-over? I thought it was Marvin from the BBC version of Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy for a moment.

@ascgazz 5 ай бұрын

😂 recording it in a small corner didn’t help it not sound a bit electronic too lol.

@StevenMillward 5 ай бұрын

wait wait wait... the reverse camera WASN'T standard before? that's absolutely ridiculous.

@matthewmakingmemories 5 ай бұрын

was barely worth having before anyway. My GTS reverse cameras is horrendous! :) Hopefully this has been improved

@BiragovDetailing 5 ай бұрын

It was, he meant 3D view camera. Regulations required all new cars to have rear view cameras

@frontarts 5 ай бұрын

Did they remove the frame of the doors.

@sutats 5 ай бұрын

Cars are getting faster while roads are getting slower.

@gaycha6589 5 ай бұрын

and more expensive, heavier, larger, more complex. That's progress 1?!

@christmasisawesome9348 3 ай бұрын

@@gaycha6589 Technology has to progress somehow...

@rajkohli81 5 ай бұрын

Wow, that Porsche engineer could put you to sleep...fast. Lethal weapon.

@brianbishop2235 3 ай бұрын

He is German

@richardrichard9631 5 ай бұрын

So how many of those chargers are availible in the uk in working order 😂

@IglooDweller 5 ай бұрын

I'm so glad they gave it a facelift. I hated the slits coming off the headlights.

@darthvaper6745 5 ай бұрын

I didn't know McLovin worked for Porche

@oneeleven9832 5 ай бұрын

The old ones will be worth even less now..

@andrewhurstcars 5 ай бұрын

720 already listed for sale

@patrickf2386 5 ай бұрын

They are actually becoming very good value for money, considering power and technology!

@jolizana96 5 ай бұрын

Time to buy?

@michaelembley4644 5 ай бұрын

A huge white elephant no one will want

@ruimpinho 5 ай бұрын

As pretty much every used car ever. (except unicorns)

@Adam-M1 5 ай бұрын

Great microphone.

@bumblebee9288 5 ай бұрын

Was the sound recorded in a toilet ATROCIOUS 😂😂😂😂

@usaexplore410 5 ай бұрын

to everyone saying that depreciation hits these cars the worst just take a look at prices for the BMW 7 series BMW, 8 series, Mercedes S class, Audi A8 and similar cars. Depreciation hits luxury cars and cars that have a lot of technology the most, it’s just how it is. The Taycan lost half of its value in four years which is pretty average for those types of cars. These are great cars to lease when they are new and buy when they’re used.

@51madmitch 5 ай бұрын

I think because they are so expensive now many have trouble trying to sell them, I know car dealers who don’t want electric Cars on their forecourt , so either bid very low to pass them on, or say no, after 3 years people don’t want to take a chance.

@miless2111sutube 5 ай бұрын

must work harder!!! :) fantastic evolution.

@MakeAMark1755 5 ай бұрын

I want one of these so bad. Watch me in a few years this will be part of my collection.

@Franzino 5 ай бұрын

Why? What's the appeal?

@bestlife1014 5 ай бұрын

Will be an excellent thing to have, good luck on your quest!

@shiugen676 5 ай бұрын

Ouch the current gen is now worth 90% less

@RadialSeeker113 5 ай бұрын

Yup. Amazing second hand buy. Almost no wear on any of the parts.

@Sajuuk9 5 ай бұрын

Same goes for a lot of electric cars, they are improving the new gen so fast that the old one is 2 years old but already outdated.. it's a bad time to buy a electric car... wait 5 years for solid state..

@FenderUsa 5 ай бұрын

@@Sajuuk9or just buy a hybrid which is the best of both worlds

@Franzino 5 ай бұрын

Same story as with all the first models of the iPhone...each model had a big change back then and in those days the previous older model became almost worthless.

@Mazerunner95 5 ай бұрын

Older ones looks better tho

@Berenvacht 5 ай бұрын

It's great listening to the conversation with the engineer. Tesla been doing that as well. Engineers are the most interesting to listen to.

@TheAegisClaw 5 ай бұрын

Preferred the styling of the old one. This just looks like a Panamera.

@peterhammer6915 5 ай бұрын

yeah you are right, looks too much like the Pan

@KyleHubb 5 ай бұрын

Battery pack size in kWh.

@flybywir1 3 ай бұрын

I just need to know its 0 to 20mph time (its the speed limit in my city).....also need to know how many tens of thousands it will depreciate in one year??.......

@edwardlim7782 3 ай бұрын

the gear selector is at a very weird position

@Siddharth2460 4 ай бұрын

I like the old design way more. Especially the front.

@JonnyMoxey 5 ай бұрын

The extreme difference in sound quality, volume and pitch between the video and the narrated bits the presenter forgot to do to camera on the launch is just breathtaking. And , my god, what a personality he is. Who needs Matt Prior when there is this absolute rocketship of a character on the books.

@wydryfly 4 ай бұрын

😅🤣

@refreshious 5 ай бұрын

Customers also want to know why the heating element keeps packing in

@-DC- 5 ай бұрын

Half price within 18 months lol

@shiugen676 5 ай бұрын

My i4 M50 is close to that 😅 Won't be buying ev again anytime soon

@funkyfin3023 5 ай бұрын

@@shiugen676why didn’t you buy on PCP? I wouldn’t think of buying an EV with residual value risk.

@JohnnyZenith 5 ай бұрын

Where is the HUD and Android Auto?

@peterhammer6915 5 ай бұрын

you can option the HUD but in Taycan its not worth to get. The dash is so high. I got an another Taycan with a HUD when my own was at service and I turned the HUD off. Was disturbing. Android auto standard?

@graham269 5 ай бұрын

Last gen Taycan owners just got into a deeper bath. Ouch.

@usaexplore410 5 ай бұрын

Could anyone tell me why electric cars don’t have an overdrive for even more range on highways?

@nigel.w 5 ай бұрын

Given the prices of cars in the current market, the base model is very competitively priced, and given the current prices of Porsche's offerings, the base model is a relative bargain. Unfortunately, for owners of the old model, I suspect we're shortly going to see Taycans for sale under 40 thousand pounds, maybe even low 30s for those without the extended range battery. And the reality is that the vast majority of people don't need more than a 200 mile range 90 plus percent of the time, just as nobody needs 900 horsepower. It seems to me that older Taycans are quickly going to go the same way as old Panameras, and will maybe even drop below 20k sooner than you may have thought. It'll be interesting to see how prices end up compared to Tesla Model 3 Performance versions as they both continue to age. The Taycan is a nicer car than the Model 3, but it has much poorer range and it already has a reputation for electronic glitches, whereas the Tesla doesn't. Interesting times. Lots of issues to sort out. But ultimately, I like the idea of an EV for commuting, even for long journeys as charge times and infrastructure improve. As long as ICE remains in the mix, and you can still reasonably run an ICE 911/Boxster/Cayman I would be happy enough. All that said; if the new Taycan resolves all of the problems of the first generation cars, it's got to be a winner for Porsche.

@lambdee7006 Ай бұрын

It looks exactly like the previous version

@razvanciurez 5 ай бұрын

A review of the new model along with a used old variant would be a proper review. For example, how many recalls had the old one and how many those issues were fixed by Porsche in the new car.

@51madmitch 5 ай бұрын

Wait until it’s time to sell, many car dealers don’t want used EV’s because of the battery life and so much technology, why second hand prices are soooooo low !!!!!

@ridinbmw 5 ай бұрын

Wow the new design is a big downgrade from the prior. The new sport design is nice but standard is rough. Great improvements on range. Shocked it got another huge price increse

@BiragovDetailing 5 ай бұрын

The nicest daily EV on the market. Proof me wrong go! ..

@bludika 5 ай бұрын

i love it

@isurumw6119 5 ай бұрын

Old version looks better

@Largeone1968 5 ай бұрын

I always thought that its Audi cousin looked nicer.

@leenewbould3 4 ай бұрын

Good summary of the update on the car, the presenter needs to stop rocking back and forth and waving his arms, it’s a bit distracting. 😬

@ronimustafa915 2 ай бұрын

I hope this car got automatic parking

@markdance574 5 ай бұрын

As a Porsche owner it is undeniable that these products are just another step above Bmw/ Audi/ merc etc .

@jareknowak8712 5 ай бұрын

In price also.

@Griphook1 5 ай бұрын

I wouldn't have one at 50k... I'd still lose money!

@wasdwasdwwasd 5 ай бұрын

The word new is doing a LOT of heaving lifting here.

@jareknowak8712 5 ай бұрын

Looks better than old one. Feel free to give me one for free. Might be the cheapest one.

@peterhammer6915 5 ай бұрын

the older model looks way better imho. The front of the new one is ultra boring. Nothing special. The old model looks special.

@riccardomarchesini836 5 ай бұрын

this video seems very improvised and it only has imperial units

@drsonicify 5 ай бұрын

Darth Vader would be pleased

@RB-lt8kt 4 ай бұрын

Yep and degrade your battery if you rapid charge.

@Z01nk 5 ай бұрын

maybe don't record the voice-overs in a shoe box next time...

@uvraj8 5 ай бұрын

Waiting for the new panamera walkthrough/review

@phil5053 2 ай бұрын

How is this better than the tesla model 3

@bismarchiavelli 5 ай бұрын

I feel for the new guy. I wouldn’t know what to do with my hands either if I had to interview someone on camera for the first time. I’m going to notice that a lot more in interviews now.

@freedonuts5600 4 ай бұрын

Hate the front.

@neilbenton1152 5 ай бұрын

Watch harry's garage on these EVs 😢

@DonLee1980 5 ай бұрын

If you need to press push to pass to get 40 more kw in order to get past a lorry, that’s a problem… honestly that’s just a gimmick

@triedproven9908 5 ай бұрын

40kw is like 250hp.

@EwanM11 5 ай бұрын

@@triedproven990867 hp. Its a gimmick. They should have just made it standard when you put your foot all the way down. When your car is this fast you will hardly ever floor it for more than 5 seconds anyway.

@DonLee1980 5 ай бұрын

@@EwanM11 it's hilarious to call a power limiter a feature and "formula e" technology. Just like a 200mph car purposely electronically limited "for safety reasons" but also could be lifted if you pay $4000 more, and the difference is that they just remove the limiter.

@DonLee1980 5 ай бұрын

@@triedproven9908 if 40kw is 250hp, then 700kw would be 4375hp...

@HedgeCCL 5 ай бұрын

Talk about tone deaf. The presenter doesn't mention once that the current model is haemorrhaging money in the second hand market. Nor the paucity of 350kw chargers in the UK &/or Europe. Nor how (un)popular these cars in particular - & EV's in general - are in the US. Seems really amateurish, the whole thing, to me.

@SomewhereInTheSolarSystem 5 ай бұрын

The Taycan is a great car, but I like the older model, it was distinct, this new model seems to be too much alike all other Porsche models, even somewhat bland, depending on the angle you see it. Even the new Macan now has more personality. The interior is now much cheaper, no more the luxury full Race-Tex interiors of before, what is a shame, and just two basic vegan interior options. This refresh can be summed up in just two words, unfortunately: cheaper built. No way anyone comparing would be buying a Taycan for this price instead of a Lotus Emeya for example, a car much superior in every aspect.

@peterhammer6915 5 ай бұрын

I agree on the old model looking better, especially the front is so much more special.

@SomewhereInTheSolarSystem 5 ай бұрын

@@peterhammer6915 Those car channels, if they put each model, the old and the new Taycan, side-by-side, the difference will be clear, on how the older one is way better, much more refined. The Taycan lost the somewhat "Star Wars" look and feel of the old model.

@pjroberts2010 5 ай бұрын

The Taycans are pointless. I was considering buying one yesterday, only to discover that 21-inch wheels come with summer tyres, and you cannot purchase winter or all-season tyres for that size. This renders the car useless, as driving it safely in conditions less than 7 degrees becomes impossible. Summer tyres simply don't work effectively in the cold, and they can split. Being a heavy EV, this makes the car VERY dangerous. Living in the UK means the car would have to sit idle on the drive for four months of the year. It's laughable; they don't inform you about this, so be cautious before making your purchase. You can easily verify what I said through further research.

@peterhammer6915 5 ай бұрын

I have been driven my Taycan in Finland and Europe for 3 years now and didn't understand anything you said. My Taycans tyre wear is way less than anything I have owned since 1977 when I bought my first Beetle. I am still on original summer tyres with 5mm deep grooves. My earlier M3:s both E92 and F80 had to buy new summer tyres every year. My winter tyres are almost as new. This is the 3rd winter in Finland. I have 20" on both summers and winters. And I am not a slow driver.

@davidfujkk8018 5 ай бұрын

If porsche really wants to beat every one in the game,they should use battery cells with over 450 wh/kg energy density,and they should manage to have a battery pack with atleast 400wh/kg in pack level energy density,CATL will massproduce it's automotive version semi solid state condensed battery early summer this year with over 450 wh/kg in cell energy density,2025 porsche taycan turbo s weighs 2280 kg din which is 15 kg weight reduction and considering that more power and range and battery size is amazing but if they manage to have CATL semi solid state battery in their taycan line up they will have 400 kg weight saving from battery pack and they can reduce the weight of e drive units with another 80 kg from drive units,if they do this taycan turbo s will weigh 1800 kg din and a lot more range and performance i hope they will do what they should do to be the best

@davidfujkk8018 5 ай бұрын

@cjb514 only ev that worth of spending money is 2025 taycan,its in another league,i know what you are saying and i agree with you,but eu emission policies are so tight especially in euro 7 regulations we have to adapt our selfs with very well made evs like taycan or macan,i hope they will change the battery for CATL semi solid battery for the perfection of their brand

@triedproven9908 5 ай бұрын

You will spend the same amount of energy trying to keep the battery in its thermal green zone and add weight.

@EwanM11 5 ай бұрын

@cjb514what petrol car gets its claimed range?

@EwanM11 5 ай бұрын

This car is already getting to the top of the class. Charging and regen is even better than a Tesla model s.

@omidnamin9004 5 ай бұрын

Man I miss the days when car interiors had actual designs. Now it's just stick a tablet here, here and here. And you know why they're doing it. It's cost cutting measures but people think it's "tech"

@Berenvacht 5 ай бұрын

T9'd this stuff from your Nokia 3310 presumably.

@bendyson5968 5 ай бұрын

All charging/range stats irrelevant in the UK unless the charging network is improved and expanded significantly. Prices per kWh for fast charging need capping just like domestic rates. I did 80K miles in a Tesla M3 over two years and have now gone back to a diesel as for the moment it's a cheaper solution for long distance driving in the UK. Tempting to grab one of the old Taycan's when they drop below £25K in the next few months though.

@Franzino 5 ай бұрын

Below 25K...LOL

@Berenvacht 5 ай бұрын

What are you talking about mate. Supercharging in is waaay cheaper than diesel.

@russelhopkins545 5 ай бұрын

Does a replacement batteri still cost 50 k ? Youre all saying the value has decreased greatly , unfortunately not in Sweden yet ! Was very interested in a used one from a opc, but When i herd the cost of a new batteri i changed my mind ! I Will go with a e hybrid ! No to scaletric cars !

@albertofourie3294 5 ай бұрын

Pointless Porsche! Front seats ok-ish but the two rear seats are aweful. Luggage space is a joke as is the price! And btw, do not expect regen braking anywhere close to a Tesla as I guess Porsche wants you to wear out those expensive brakes asap!

@dav1dsm1th 5 ай бұрын

Crap audio and a child presenter that can't stand still. Thank god the car is so impressive or I'd have given up watching early on.

@mark10601 5 ай бұрын

This new one looks bland..

@albundy5992 5 ай бұрын

My respect for Autocar/Haymarket has dropped slightly because of this video, which is essentially kissing up to corporate messaging. Appreciate that this is about a major facelifted product, but there's no balancing of the message in terms of issues. On my recent trip to my local Porsche dealership, there were countless Taycans parked up, all with battery problems. I spoke to a couple of the owners, and they told me it was ongoing issues with th batteries and they were frustrated with Porsche due to having to drop the cars back to the dealership - and there is no courtesy car provided, to boot! Utter shambles! How about doing an investagative report on this or similar issues in the car industry?

@funkyfin3023 5 ай бұрын

Absolute garbage. There aren’t loads of Taycans with battery problems. Their owners were just hanging around waiting to talk to you? 😂 There has been a problem with the heater not the battery and for recalls there are courtesy cars provided. Troll off.

@almac9203 5 ай бұрын

@@funkyfin3023stop embarrassing the Tesla employee 😂

@funkyfin3023 5 ай бұрын

@@almac9203 😂

@peterhammer6915 5 ай бұрын

I have a Taycan for 3 years now and I know a dozen owners in our country. Nobody has ever had or heard anybody else having a battery problem. You might mix this up with the heater problem, that was a pain in the ass.

@funkyfin3023 5 ай бұрын

@@peterhammer6915exactly. A few folk on the forum with early builds have had 2 heaters go, but hopefully now sorted from 2023 models on.

@MRVSKIN 5 ай бұрын

About time the got the range sorted out for a car that price

@helipeek2736 5 ай бұрын

Wait, what’s that whooshing noise? Oh, it’s ok, it’s just the prices of used Tuscans plummeting past

@robj3857 5 ай бұрын

They plummeted way before TVR went bust

@lemagnitio72 5 ай бұрын

I'm sure most TVR owners would prefer something quicker and more reliable. Like a Taycan.

@hansdampf4729 5 ай бұрын

Why do we need 4 screens? I’d much rather have a screen less for physical climate controls…

@rolfdejonge3915 3 ай бұрын

✌️🤠💥🌟🌀👍

@wayneoriordan6749 4 ай бұрын

Reason I would never buy one off these is the residual value will be on the floor

@user-of7sr6ex4l 5 ай бұрын

The new taycan family is ahead of Tesla in every aspect, including range, charging and track performance. As a result, Tesla has gradually changed from being a full-fledged trolley car maker to being more of a software company.

@gaycha6589 5 ай бұрын

Yup - I would expect Tesla to start OEMing their tech now the big boys are playing hard in competition

@EwanM11 5 ай бұрын

Except cost, but yes, this car is extremely impressive. Sadly, I'll not be able to afford one even after the depreciation maxes out.

@jasonhutchinson8060 5 ай бұрын

Why would anyone be stupid enough buy a brand new Taycan when there are 2021 models selling for 30% of original sticker price.

@funkyfin3023 5 ай бұрын

Why would anybody be stupid enough to state that 2021 models are selling for 30% of their sticker price? Look at Autotrader, the cheapest 2020 ones with more than 50k miles are going for over 50% of their original price. 🤡

@rasherbasher8203 5 ай бұрын

500 miles in the city what utter bollocks...

@christophers8030 4 ай бұрын

🤣 W’s in the comments

@vindowmaker5819 3 ай бұрын

they didnt change the cheap-looking interior ...it looks kia-ish

@robertsmith6297 5 ай бұрын

"Long ranges" 😅

@krijar70 5 ай бұрын

Push to pass?? Why? Why? Why don’t you just have all the power available at all times using the trusty old accelerator? Why do you have to push a button to get 10 sek of it? 😂

@51madmitch 5 ай бұрын

Over sized over weight, who really wants 600+ BHP it’s just completely ridicules, almost everywhere we drive there are speed restrictions, 2.3 tons, is crazy, why not make it smaller lighter with a much longer range, Harry’s Garages a respected man, said recently about the stupid relentless drive for more power, he didn’t buy a car because so much power with the knock on affects that has, 300bhp is quick, also so wide their are now parking problems in the U.K. over the standard parking bay size.

@richardrichard9631 5 ай бұрын

Agreed and if they bring in the rule of bot parking on pavements then where do you park your family (ford transit size) car lol

@f581474x 4 ай бұрын

Old one looks better

@christianpolo8852 5 ай бұрын

The original prototype was the one they should have built; the Taycan is too big, too heavy, its styling is still not pure enough: too many useless details. It felt stupid feeling so cramped in a large car like this, hardly fitting on country roads.. Too bad. I really miss reasonable sized sports cars. Electric was supposed to bring more compact cars… Rich people are too fat?

@bumblebee9288 5 ай бұрын

Who cares about the Taycan if you bought one you've been Taycan for a mug 😂😂😂😂xxx

@Nocountryforgypsies 5 ай бұрын

I see you testing tourismo Do you like it better than the saloon ??

@MM-xr6tz 5 ай бұрын

2.3 tonnes!!! It's a cleverly packaged rapidly depreciating truck masquerading as a car.

@barrycrump6189 5 ай бұрын

People have wised up to the EV con. No one is buying them and manufacturers are now kicking themselves that they allowed themselves to be caught up in the CO2 scam. Thanks for nothing, Greta.

@lemagnitio72 5 ай бұрын

Are you still working for Shell Barry?

@patrickbateman529 5 ай бұрын

Porsche is the laziest company in the world, at least TRY changing your designs.

@davidkeenan5989 5 ай бұрын

Did you watch the video?

@gaycha6589 5 ай бұрын

Are you old enough to recall when Porsche decided that the 928 would replace the 911, that was looking dated ?

@patrickbateman529 5 ай бұрын

@@gaycha6589 What's a failed 911 replacement from the bloody 70s got to do with porsche's design? And it wasn't a very pretty car either, especially the rear. And I said they look the same, not dated you muppet.

@gaycha6589 5 ай бұрын

@@patrickbateman529 Thanks for the ad hominem - says much about you. Do reread your initial post - you clearly stated "try changing designs". Now, I am patient with stupidity, but not always with those who are proud of it. - to your point "what's a failed replacement (as in a new design) got to do with Porsche design?" looks like it fits your stupidity-centric posting style. I sense that Kermit would be more cogent. Away with you.

@russelhopkins545 5 ай бұрын

Sounds like someone cant afford a Porsche a thus is a little negative towards the best brand car .