Definitely has a strong Tesla lean. For range/performance Tesla is definitely better, but I believe the Porsche is aiming more at people like me who would not live the drive characteristics and less than stellar interior and fit/finish of a Tesla. A great review I saw from a serious drive about Tesla P version was this: “Tesla is the car for people who don’t like driving a car.” So Porsche is the opposite of that.
Why I won't be buying a Porsche Taycan Anytime Soon (EVBite)
EVBite published an article that takes a critical look at the Taycan from someone that was planning on switching from his Model S the Taycan and why he won't.
His main argument seems to be that for the pricing, $140,640 for his configuration, he doesn't see the value compared to the Model S. Though he doesn't go in a lot of detail as to why he mentions rang,e available options, and autopilot.
To be honest he doesn't seem to me like someone that was ever going to switch from his Tesla, but that's just my opinion.
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His main argument seems to be that for the pricing, $140,640 for his configuration, he doesn't see the value compared to the Model S. Though he doesn't go in a lot of detail as to why he mentions rang,e available options, and autopilot.
To be honest he doesn't seem to me like someone that was ever going to switch from his Tesla, but that's just my opinion.
When the Porsche Taycan was first announced I was almost certain it would be my next car. It was expected to compete directly against the Tesla Model S in both price and specs. A 300 mile range with a price starting at $90,000 and going as high as $130,000. The company even stated plans to produce 20,000-30,000 vehicles annually putting it neck and neck with the Tesla Model S. We then saw Porsche benchmarking the Taycan against a Tesla and it was all but confirmed, the Porsche Taycan would be the first actual ‘Tesla Killer’.
Through $2,500 reservations the Taycan sold out its first year of production. The legacy automaker made it clear that they were converting Tesla owners into Taycan enthusiasts. They continued to throw jabs at Tesla through pre-production comparisons. This excited many as competition would only mean overall growth for sustainable vehicles.
I was just about ready to make the switch over to Porsche. Don’t get me wrong, I love my Model S. At the time, coming from other luxury vehicles, all I could see was the lack of comparable features. Sure, it excelled through innovations such as Autopilot, over-the-air updates, and an industry leading entertainment system but there was so much still missing. When strictly comparing quality and quirks to other luxury automakers Tesla couldn’t come close.
One thing was for certain, I wouldn’t be making the switch back to a petrol powered vehicle. Electric cars simply drive better, are more convenient, and fit my lifestyle. Which is why I was ecstatic to see the Porsche Taycan come to fruition. The best of both worlds.
Sadly, after the Taycan was officially unveiled, it was clear that Porsche took a different approach. The base model of the electric car has an EPA range of just 192 miles with a starting price of $103,000. That number drastically shoots up to $185,000 for the performance option with range capping at just 201 miles. These are the vehicles at the bare minimum, not even the charger is included. If you’d like some of the features expected from a luxury automaker you can pick and choose from the six figures worth of options.
My configuration on the base model would come out to $140,640, nearly twice the price of my Tesla Model S.
The Porsche Taycan has leaned both ways since its release. Some are calling it the worst electric car available today while others believe it tops all other electric sports cars. Porsche took this vehicle in a certain direction, one they know best.
The Porsche Taycan is not a daily driver, it’s not a car for road trips, its definitely not a family sedan. The Taycan is a performance vehicle built solely for the track. That’s perfectly fine for those into that niche, it’s just not for me. It has a slower 0-60 than a Tesla Model S, a lower top speed, and a much lower range. But it can still outperform any Tesla in most racing scenarios. It arguably also looks better and feels more luxurious in general.
Even so, the Porsche Taycan is just not what I expected. It’s not a matter of low range, that doesn’t actually matter. No one really needs a split second faster 0-60 time and unless you race cars for a living you’ll never see your cars top speed. Simply put, for twice the price I expect twice the car and I don’t see that value made up anywhere, at least not for me personally. A Porsche crest alone is just not worth six figures in my book.
I will still be trading in my car this year as planned. Because of lack of options I will most likely go from a 2018 Tesla Model S to a leased 2020 Tesla Model S. I know, boring. But the new Raven powertrain, battery, camera system, and MCU will give me a faster car, a smoother ride, over 100 miles of extra range, an Autopilot system that’s future proof, and entertainment features such as Netflix and in-car video games from the Tesla Arcade. All of this for the same monthly payment I’m currently on. Half the payment of a Porsche Taycan that has half the features.
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As subjective as an article can be.
People have always paid tens of thousands more for a Porsche than other cars that may be faster in a straight line. Handling, interior finish, etc command a premium - whether it’s a Taycan vs a Model S or a 911 vs a Mustang, Corvette etc.
This shit continues to blow my mind:
"When the Porsche Taycan was first announced I was almost certain it would be my next car. It was expected to compete directly against the Tesla Model S in both price and specs."
Where on earth did anyone get the idea that you would suddenly be able to buy a Porsche for the same price as a poorly built American car? That hasn't been possible for the first 70 years of Porsche sports cars, why would it suddenly be possible with the Taycan?
It's a Porsche. It's a premium brand with world leading performance, build quality and prestige. It will NEVER be cheap. Quality costs, but boy is it worth it.
Also, it's not a track day car, that would be anything ending in RS, like a GT2RS or GT3RS. It is however the most capable electric roadcar on the track, by a huge margin. The Taycan is also a family car, a run to the shops car, a crossing continents grand tourer, a cummute to work car. Like most Porsches it keeps up with you day to day life no matter if you're a house wife or a weekend racer. It's all part of the magic that is Porsche.
A Taycan isn't within the authors reach right now unfortunately. Oh well, it isn't for everyone. Work hard and you might get there someday.
"When the Porsche Taycan was first announced I was almost certain it would be my next car. It was expected to compete directly against the Tesla Model S in both price and specs."
Where on earth did anyone get the idea that you would suddenly be able to buy a Porsche for the same price as a poorly built American car? That hasn't been possible for the first 70 years of Porsche sports cars, why would it suddenly be possible with the Taycan?
It's a Porsche. It's a premium brand with world leading performance, build quality and prestige. It will NEVER be cheap. Quality costs, but boy is it worth it.
Also, it's not a track day car, that would be anything ending in RS, like a GT2RS or GT3RS. It is however the most capable electric roadcar on the track, by a huge margin. The Taycan is also a family car, a run to the shops car, a crossing continents grand tourer, a cummute to work car. Like most Porsches it keeps up with you day to day life no matter if you're a house wife or a weekend racer. It's all part of the magic that is Porsche.
A Taycan isn't within the authors reach right now unfortunately. Oh well, it isn't for everyone. Work hard and you might get there someday.
Teslas are for people who think it is really cool to pay $10k extra now for the promise that the car will drive itself “real soon,” and for people who are willing to die showing off that it might kind of drive itself now. It is for people who want an iPad with wheels.This shit continues to blow my mind:
"When the Porsche Taycan was first announced I was almost certain it would be my next car. It was expected to compete directly against the Tesla Model S in both price and specs."
Where on earth did anyone get the idea that you would suddenly be able to buy a Porsche for the same price as a poorly built American car? That hasn't been possible for the first 70 years of Porsche sports cars, why would it suddenly be possible with the Taycan?
It's a Porsche. It's a premium brand with world leading performance, build quality and prestige. It will NEVER be cheap. Quality costs, but boy is it worth it.
Also, it's not a track day car, that would be anything ending in RS, like a GT2RS or GT3RS. It is however the most capable electric roadcar on the track, by a huge margin. The Taycan is also a family car, a run to the shops car, a crossing continents grand tourer, a cummute to work car. Like most Porsches it keeps up with you day to day life no matter if you're a house wife or a weekend racer. It's all part of the magic that is Porsche.
A Taycan isn't within the authors reach right now unfortunately. Oh well, it isn't for everyone. Work hard and you might get there someday.
Porsches are for people who think it is fine to pay today for a car that is made to be driven in the widest range of circumstances, to virtually always go exactly where the driver points it, to stop better than any other car, and to still be a perfectly wonderful daily driver you can let your mother-in-law take to a grocery store.
So what if the Tesla comes with more standard features? The Porsche is configurable so you get the car you want, although they do sometimes frustrate by insisting that some features require others.
For me the choice was clear. I have been driving Porsche's for over 10 year because I am a driver who loves to drive and not someone who uses a car to get from one destination to another. For that reason I would never buy a Tesla. I don't care as much about range as I do about handling and from that standpoint Tesla is a dud. I also appreciate the quality of a Porsche which is something that Tesla is lacking. If Porsche did not introduce an EV I would still be driving a combustion engine Porsche.
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