Porsche Taycan
The electric car that drives like a Porsche should.
CarCheckr Score
Outstanding
Taycan 4S
Score Breakdown
Pros & Cons
What We Love
- Exceptional driving dynamics for an EV
- Ultra-fast 270kW charging
- Stunning interior quality
- Rear-wheel steering standard on 4S
Watch Out For
- Real-world range shorter than claimed
- Options list inflates price rapidly
- Boot space compromised by frunk
How to Buy This Car
Our recommendation on the best way to finance your purchase.
PCP makes strong sense here. Porsche's guaranteed future values are competitive, and you benefit from the car while technology evolves — upgrade at end of term to the next generation.
Advantages
- Spread cost over 36–48 months
- Porsche GFV protects against depreciation
- Upgrade as battery tech improves
Watch Out For
- Interest adds to total cost
- Mileage restrictions
This is our independent opinion based on the car's depreciation profile, reliability record, and typical finance rates. Always get personalised financial advice before committing.
Used Buying Guide
Buying a Used Porsche Taycan
What to look for — and what to avoid — when buying this car on the used market.
What to look for
- First-generation Taycans (2020–) have proven reliable — battery degradation concerns have not materialised
- Performance Battery Plus specification is the one to seek — adds range and faster charging
- Sport Turismo body style offers significantly more practicality with identical performance
- Software updates have improved range and charging speed on early cars — check update history
- Single-owner, Porsche Centre serviced examples are plentiful and worth the premium
Watch-outs
- Early cars had some PDM (power distribution module) issues — check for any recall work completed
- Real-world range on early 4S is around 220 miles — verify this suits your use case
- Tyres are expensive and wear faster than combustion equivalents due to weight and torque
- Check charging history — cars regularly DC fast-charged above 80% degrade faster
- Options like rear-axle steering and PDCC are expensive to retrofit — verify spec before buying
Our Verdict
The Taycan is the definitive proof that electric cars can be genuinely exciting. Porsche has engineered a car that charges at 270kW, handles like a sports car, and wraps it all in a cabin that shames most rivals. The 4S hits the sweet spot between performance and value.
How This Score Was Built
Every CarCheckr score combines multiple independent data sources, weighted by category.
Manufacturer Specs
Official performance & safety data
Owner Reports
Real-world reliability data from owners
Expert Testing
Independent road test results
Residual Values
Three-year depreciation data
Running Costs
Insurance, fuel & servicing costs
Safety Ratings
Euro NCAP crash test results
Key Details
- Make
- Porsche
- Model
- Taycan
- Year
- 2024
- Variant
- Taycan 4S
- Category
- Electric
- Price from
- £89,000
