Porsche Taycan 2025 models: more speed, longer range, new tricks
The Porsche Taycan lineup has expanded again, with three new models announced to round out the second generation. These additions—the Taycan 4, Taycan GTS, and Taycan GTS Sport Turismo—add performance, range, and new design features. Here’s what’s new and how these latest models stack up against the existing lineup.
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What’s new?
Porsche has introduced the Taycan 4, Taycan GTS, and Taycan GTS Sport Turismo to its electric sports sedan and wagon range. Announced in November 2024, the latest models come with new features, better range, faster performance and more. The new Taycan 4, for example, is an updated entry-model that now packs in Porsche’s legendary all-wheel drive (AWD) system. The Taycan GTS sports sedan and GTS Sport Turismo wagon refine the GTS experience with added power and better acceleration.
The updates aren’t limited to the drivetrain, either. All Taycan models, including the new versions, feature a redesigned rear-axle motor, more efficient thermal management, faster charging speeds of up to 320kW, and an improved energy recuperation system for turning braking back into electric range.
Porsche has also expanded its iconic colour palette for the new models. There’s the new Slate Grey Neo, Pale Blue Metallic, and Purple Sky Metallic on offer.
New Porsche Taycan 4: now with AWD
The new Porsche Taycan 4 is the first all-wheel-drive version of Porsche’s entry-level sports sedan. As a result, it cops better stability and traction compared to the rear-wheel-drive Taycan. Its performance has been boosted with an updated dual-motor system, producing up to 320 kW in overboost mode. The result is a 0–100 km/h sprint in 4.6 seconds, a slight improvement over the base Taycan.
Range is another new highlight. Depending on the battery configuration, the Taycan 4 can travel up to 643 kilometres on a single charge, making it the longest-range model in the all-wheel-drive category. This puts it close to the efficiency of its rear-wheel-drive counterpart, with just a 35-kilometre gap.
In terms of design, the Taycan 4 sticks to Porsche’s unique electric design language but with a few added tweaks. There are 19-inch Aero wheels and new matrix LED headlights on the outside, and the cabin now comes with standard black partial leather upholstery and an eight-way adjustable seat.
New Porsche Taycan GTS: somehow even faster
The Taycan GTS has always been the sweet spot for EV owners who have the need for speed. The new GTS “saloon” (read: sedan, for all you Australians) model builds on this reputation with a boost to its get-up-and-go.
It can now produce up to 515 kW of overboost power, shaving 0.4 seconds off its 0–100 km/h time to hit the mark in just 3.3 seconds. Porsche has also introduced a push-to-pass feature, a bit like an older F1 car. Hit it and you’ll get access to an extra 70 kW of power for 10 seconds when overtaking or sprinting.
Electric range has also improved by over 120 kilometres compared to the previous GTS, now offering up to 628 kilometres on a full charge. Of course, that range depends entirely on how fast you decide to drive it.
The GTS is visually distinctive from its siblings with its special black details, 20-inch Aero wheels or even the enormous optional 21-inch RS Spyder Design wheels. Inside, the sportiness continues thanks to Race-Tex finishes, Adaptive Sports Seats, and Porsche’s glorious Bose Surround Sound System as standard.
New Porsche Taycan GTS Sport Turismo: speed meets practicality
For those who need practicality without compromising on style or even on speed, the GTS Sport Turismo delivers. This wagon-shaped variant of the GTS takes everything great about the sedan of the same name and adds extra cargo space. Like the GTS sedan, it accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.3 seconds and offers a maximum range of 628 kilometres. Again, you’ll get closer to achieving that number by driving sensibly, but is that really what Porsches are for?
The Sport Turismo’s key upgrade over its predecessor comes in the handling. Porsche has fine-tuned the already-excellent suspension to further improve ride stability and responsiveness. Standard features like rear-axle steering and GTS-specific adaptive suspension make it a more dynamic drive on the short country blasts while keeping everything comfy for freeway cruising.
Visually, it mirrors the GTS sedan’s blacked-out design elements and optional customisations but stands out for its wagon-style roofline.
