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2026 Launch  ·  Australia

Porsche Taycan

Performance electric sedan. from $172,000 plus on-roads. 3 years, unlimited km. Battery: 8 years, 160,000 km

On Sale NowBattery Electric
From
$172,000+ORC
Range (WLTP)
678km
Power
300 to 800kW
Battery
82.3 to 97kWh
DC charge
320kW
Boot
366L

What is it?

The Taycan received its J2 facelift in 2024, bringing a new front end, more efficient motors, a larger Performance Battery Plus, and a top charge rate lifted to 320 kW DC. Three body styles and seven powertrains, from the 300 kW rear drive sedan to the 800 kW Turbo GT with Weissach Package.

The lineup runs from Taycan (RWD) at $172,000 plus on-roads, through to Taycan Turbo GT (Weissach) at $416,500 plus on-roads. Warranty cover sits at 3 years, unlimited km.

Interior and Technology

800V architecture with a 320 kW DC peak, the fastest charging in the segment. WLTP range now stretches to 678 km on the rear drive Performance Battery Plus. Three body styles (Sedan, Cross Turismo, Sport Turismo). Turbo GT 0 to 100 km/h in 2.2 seconds.

3 year warranty trails every rival. Heavily optioned grades inflate past $250,000 drive-away. Charging benefit hard to realise without a 350 kW+ DC charger nearby. Backseat headroom tight on the Sedan body.

Quick Buyer Context

Should you buy the Taycan?

Reasons to buy

  • 800V architecture with a 320 kW DC peak, the fastest charging in the segment. WLTP range now stretches to 678 km on the rear drive Performance Battery Plus. Three body styles (Sedan, Cross Turismo, Sport Turismo). Turbo GT 0 to 100 km/h in 2.2 seconds.
  • Warranty: 3 years, unlimited km. Battery: 8 years, 160,000 km.
  • 366 L plus 84 L frunk boot, segment-competitive cargo space.

Reasons to wait

  • 3 year warranty trails every rival. Heavily optioned grades inflate past $250,000 drive-away. Charging benefit hard to realise without a 350 kW+ DC charger nearby. Backseat headroom tight on the Sedan body.
  • You want a 5-year warranty (the Taycan runs 3 years), you need a larger boot for road trips (most rivals offer more), or you want a quieter cabin (EQS is a more isolated long-haul cruiser).
  • Cross Turismo and Sport Turismo bodies add roughly $5,000 to the Sedan equivalent. Options can lift the Turbo GT past $450,000 drive-away. Audit the 3 year warranty against rival 5 year cover if you plan to keep the car long term.
  • Top trim climbs to $416,500 plus on-roads.
Who it suits
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City drivers
Tidy footprint, easy parking
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Drivers
Pace and poise
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Premium
Cabin quality up top
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EV first-timers
Charge at home, skip the servo
CarTell Verdict

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The CarTell take

We have not driven this yet. On paper, here is how it stacks up.

Strongest suit on paper
800V architecture with a 320 kW DC peak, the fastest charging in the segment. WLTP range now stretches to 678 km on the rear drive Performance Battery Plus. Three body styles (Sedan, Cross Turismo, Sport Turismo). Turbo GT 0 to 100 km/h in 2.2 seconds.
The trade-off
3 year warranty trails every rival. Heavily optioned grades inflate past $250,000 drive-away. Charging benefit hard to realise without a 350 kW+ DC charger nearby. Backseat headroom tight on the Sedan body.
Check before you buy
Cross Turismo and Sport Turismo bodies add roughly $5,000 to the Sedan equivalent. Options can lift the Turbo GT past $450,000 drive-away. Audit the 3 year warranty against rival 5 year cover if you plan to keep the car long term.
Best suited to
EV early adopters who want the fastest DC charging in the segment, drivers chasing genuine Porsche chassis dynamics, and lifestyle buyers who want the Cross Turismo wagon body.
How it stacks up

The Rivals

Performance electric sedan  ·  Australia  ·  2026
Audi e-tron GT
From $192,500 plus on-roads
EV3 variants
BMW i5
From $155,900 plus on-roads
EV2 variants
Mercedes-Benz EQS
Mercedes-Benz EQS
From $234,400 plus on-roads
EV3 variants
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Common questions
How much is the 2026 Porsche Taycan in Australia?

Pricing opens at $172,000 plus on-road costs for the rear drive Taycan Sedan, $213,200 for the 4S, $263,800 for the GTS, $320,800 for the Turbo, and $416,500 for the Turbo GT with Weissach Package.

What is the range of the Porsche Taycan?

Up to 678 km WLTP on the rear drive Performance Battery Plus, dipping on Turbo grades. Performance Battery Plus is 97 kWh; standard pack is 82.3 kWh.

How fast does the Porsche Taycan charge?

11 kW AC standard (22 kW optional), with a 320 kW DC peak on the Performance Battery Plus models. 10 to 80 per cent takes around 18 minutes in ideal conditions.

What is the Porsche Taycan warranty?

3 years unlimited km on the vehicle, plus 8 years or 160,000 km on the high voltage battery.