Used 2021 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo
Used Taycan for sale
See Edmunds pricing data
Has Your Car's Value Changed?
Used car values are constantly changing. Edmunds lets you track your vehicle's value over time so you can decide when to sell or trade in.
2021 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo Review
byBrent Romans
Senior Manager, Written Content
Brent Romans has worked in the automotive industry since 1996. He has written or edited thousands of expert car reviews and road-tested hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Brent is a senior manager of written content at Edmunds and previously contributed to publications such as Super Street and Petersen's 4-Wheel & Off-Road. His personal car is a 2019 BMW M2 Competition, which he bought for its ideal combination of performance, style and practicality.
Pros
- Rapid acceleration and enjoyable, hunkered-down handling
- Potential for very quick fast-charging capability
- Four-door practicality plus two trunks
- Impressive build quality and interior finish
Cons
- Rear legroom isn't overly generous
- EV greatness comes at a commensurately great price
- Touchscreen interface is not very intuitive
What's new
- New base version with a single motor and rear-wheel drive
- Head-up display, automatic body lift and post-purchase options now available
- Taycan Cross Turismo wagon debuts later in the model year
- Part of the first Taycan generation introduced in 2020
Overview
An electric Porsche? The idea would have seemed outlandish even just a few years ago. But here we are with the Porsche Taycan, and it's every bit a Porsche. There's thrilling performance, sleek styling and lots of customization possibility. It's even a traditional Porsche in terms of price. That may not be quite as much to your liking, but at least you know the brand is being consistent.
Continue reading Edmunds Expert Rating below
2021 Porsche Taycan EV Insights
Trim:
Taycan 4 Cross Turismo
Estimated Range Based on Age
241 milesThe range for a used 2021 Porsche Taycan is estimated to be 241 miles because electric cars typically experience 1-2% of range loss per year, with slightly faster degradation over the first 50,000 miles as the car settles into its long term state, according to Recurrent's study of 15,000 EVs.
EV batteries lose 1-2% of range per year. Est. range for this car is 241 miles.Electric cars typically experience 1-2% of range loss per year with slightly faster degradation over the first 50,000 miles as the car settles into its long term state, according to Recurrent's study of 15,000 EVs.
Estimated range mapThis map is a visual representation of the possible one-way and round-trips by this vehicle (on a full charge) from the geometric center of Ashburn, Virginia. The depicted ranges are based on the estimated new vehicle range value provided by the EPA, rounded down to miles for one-way and miles for round-trip. Actual range will vary depending on the condition of this vehicle’s battery pack, how you drive, driving conditions and other factors.
Map display generated using: © openrouteservice.org by HeiGIT | Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors | Leaflet
from Charging at Home
10.5 hoursStandard port for most electric models. Supports Level 1, Level 2, and DC Fast charging.
Total Charging Time (240V outlet)
SAE Combo
Plug Type
EV Battery Warranty
8 yrs or 100,000 milesThe federal government requires that EV batteries be warrantied for a minimum of eight years or 100,000 miles. The EV battery warranty includes replacement if your battery capacity drops below a certain percentage of the original capacity.
Estimated battery warranty remaining is 6 years or 72,000 miles for this car.Warranty remaining value is based on the vehicle year, and on driving 14,000 miles per year. Confirm exact warranty coverage for each vehicle with the dealers and the manufacturer before purchasing.
EV Tax Credits & Rebates
Cost to Drive
$84/mo
Taycan
vs
$184/mo
Car Avg.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia
Am I Ready for an EV?
EV ownership works best if you can charge (240V) at home or at work This typically means a 240V home installation, but you could also have a similar setup at your office or other places your car is already parked for several hours each day. Don't expect a regular household outlet (120V) to suffice unless you've got a plug-in hybrid, in which case overnight charging at home is feasible.
If you can’t charge at home, charging at a charging station could take at least 10x longer than at a gas station With public charging infrastructure still in its infancy, the user experience can be maddeningly inconsistent. Tesla owners tend to rave about the reliability and speed of the company's proprietary Supercharger stations, but rival DC fast options have thus far been plagued by technical issues and overcrowding. It's an evolving landscape and our best advice is to do your research on the available options for the EV you want to buy.
Adding a 240V home charging system could cost up to $1,000 or more If your existing electrical service can handle the additional demands of EV charging, you may be able to add Level 2 charging at home for less than a grand, including installation. But your costs will multiply if you need to upgrade your electrical panel or add a dedicated circuit.
The new 2021 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo is a different flavor of Porsche's first-ever electric vehicle. Like the Porsche Panamera sedan's Sport Turismo variant, the Taycan Cross Turismo has a wagon-like profile that provides additional cargo space and more rear headroom compared to its more traditionally styled sibling. But the Taycan Cross Turismo goes even further, adding nearly an inch of ground clearance for better performance on rough roads.
We're sure you'll agree that it deserves the Porsche badge no matter which Taycan you have your eye on. But it's not the only choice out there. The updated 2021 Tesla Model S can still be considered a benchmark of the class, while corporate sibling Audi has come out with the e-tron GT that uses some of the same hardware as the Taycan. So how does this new Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo stack up? Check out our Expert Rating to get our in-depth evaluation.
Edmunds Expert Rating
great
8.3/10
Edmunds Rating
Our VerdictThe Edmunds Vehicle Testing Team evaluates a fresh batch of vehicles every week, pairing objective assessments at our test track with real-world driving on city streets, freeways and winding roads. The data we gather results in our Expert Ratings. They’re based on 30-plus scores that cover every aspect of the automotive experience.
The Cross Turismo is the wagon-like version of Taycan. It provides more cargo room and passenger space with no perceptible trade-off in the driving experience. It manages to deliver incredible comfort and effortless driving one moment and then, with the twist of a knob, world-beating performance the next. And with added ground clearance, the Cross Turismo is made to get a little dirty should you run out of paved roads to explore. However, the Taycan is not cheap, and the Cross Turismo is even less cheap.
Rated for you by America's best test team.
Which Taycan does Edmunds recommend?
The midrange Taycan Cross Turismo 4S should have more than enough power to satisfy if you're performance-minded. We'd consider adding the adaptive cruise control option and, for audiophiles, the Burmester premium audio system.
2021 Porsche Taycan models
The Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo is available in four trim levels: 4, 4S, Turbo and Turbo S. All come with the 93-kWh Performance Battery Plus upgrade as standard plus dual motors and all-wheel drive.