(October 28, 2019) It was only in September that the new electric sports car from Porsche celebrated its high-profile premiere on three continents simultaneously. Now, the company is already presenting the third version of the sports saloon with the Taycan 4S. The new entry-level model is available with two battery sizes and delivers with the Performance battery up to 390 kW or with the Performance battery Plus up to 420 kW.

Following the Taycan Turbo S and the Taycan Turbo, the Taycan 4S is therefore the new entry-level model in the series. A single-deck Performance battery with a total capacity of 79.2 kWh comes as standard. The two-deck Performance battery Plus familiar from the Taycan Turbo S and Taycan Turbo is optionally available. The total capacity here is 93.4 kWh.

The power output and range therefore vary correspondingly: with the Performance battery, the Taycan 4S generates up to 390 kW (530 PS/523 hp) overboost power output. Equipped with the Performance battery Plus, it delivers up to 420 kW (571 PS/563 hp). In both variants, the Taycan 4S accelerates from a standing start to 100 km/h in 4.0 seconds.

The top speed is 250 km/h (155 mph) in both cases. The range is up to 407 kilometres (253 miles) with the Performance battery and up to 463 kilometres (287 miles) with the Performance battery Plus (in accordance with WLTP in each case) — the highest value of the current Taycan range. The maximum charging capacity (peak) is 225 kW (Performance battery) or 270 kW (Performance battery Plus).



Breathtaking acceleration, tractive power typical of sports cars and outstanding continuously available power — the new model 4S also features these strengths of the Taycan. The permanently excited synchronous machine on the rear axle has an active length of 130 millimetres (5.1 inches) and is therefore exactly 80 millimetres (3.1 inches) shorter than the corresponding drive component on the Taycan Turbo S and Taycan Turbo.

With its clear, puristic design, the Taycan signals the beginning of a new era. At the same time, it retains the unmistakable Porsche design DNA. From the front, it looks particularly wide and flat with highly contoured wings. The silhouette is shaped by the sporty roof line sloping downward to the rear.

The highly sculpted side sections are also characteristic. The sleek cabin, the drawn-in rear C-pillar and the pronounced shoulders of the wings result in a sharply emphasised rear, typical of the brand. There are also innovative elements such as the glass-effect Porsche logo, which has been integrated into the light bar at the rear.

Distinguishing features of the Taycan 4S compared with the Turbo and Turbo S include the aerodynamically optimised 19-inch Taycan S Aero wheels and the red-painted brake callipers. The front apron with new geometry, side sills and rear diffuser in black ensure further visual differentiation. LED headlights including Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus (PDLS Plus) are equipped as standard.

The cockpit also signals the start of a new era with its clear structure and completely new architecture. The free-standing, curved instrument cluster forms the highest point on the dashboard. This places a clear focus on the driver axis. A central 10.9-inch infotainment display and an optional passenger display are combined to form an integrated glass band in a black-panel look.

With the Taycan, Porsche offers an entirely leather-free interior for the first time. Interiors made from innovative recycled materials underscore the sustainable concept of the electric sports car.
Centrally networked chassis systems

Porsche uses a centrally networked control system for the Taycan chassis. The integrated Porsche 4D Chassis Control analyses and synchronises all chassis systems in real time. As standard, the Taycan 4S features adaptive air suspension with three-chamber technology including electronic damper control PASM (Porsche Active Suspension Management).

The 2020 Taycan 4S will arrive in dealerships starting this spring with a starting MSRP of $105,150 including destination charge for the base 79.2 kWh battery, and $111,730 for the optional 93.4 kWh battery. The starting price is about $50,000 cheaper than the least expensive Turbo model.