2024 Porsche Taycan

Porsche's Taycan was the company's first fully electric vehicle when it debuted for the 2020 model year, and it was clear from the get-go that the company had done its homework. This wasn't some sort of half-baked release. Rather, the Taycan was everything we expected from the brand: fun to drive, comfortable and highly customizable. For 2024, the Taycan integrates Spotify music streaming into the infotainment system, freeing your phone from the task, but is otherwise unchanged from last year. As always you'll need to spend a little time figuring out which configuration is best for you.

The only real compromises the Taycan makes relative to other electric sedans are its shorter EPA-estimated range and less rear seat legroom. The top-end models are also pretty pricey relative to the BMW i7, Mercedes EQS and Tesla Model S. But the Taycan manages to be cutting-edge in virtually every other metric we evaluate. It's a stunning example of Stuttgart's ability to produce a car that's thoroughly modern, rapid, comfortable, attractive and still distinctly a Porsche. Read our Expert Rating below to get our test team's full report on the Taycan's performance, real-world range and more.

The Taycan comes in a few different shapes and styles. The sedan is a sleek, fastback shape not unlike a four-door version of Porsche's classic 911 coupe. There are also two wagon-style versions with a long, flat roof: the Sport Turismo and the Cross Turismo. They're nearly identical, but the former rides lower to the road and has small visual differences. The base Taycan sedan is rear-wheel-drive; the rest are all-wheel-drive. Some models are only available in specific trims. As with many things Porsche, it's complicated. But the Taycan is practical, with DC fast-charging ability that allows it to reach 80% charge in less than 30 minutes (at a 350-kW charging station in the right conditions).