2020 Porsche Taycan range and charging cost
Range, 4S AWD
203miles
- 48.7 to 49.9 kWh per 100 miles.
- 69 MPGe.
- 36 miles below the median of 13 EVs (2020).
- 3 trims: 192 to 203 miles.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Trim | Drive | Range, mi | kWh per 100 mi | MPGe | Full charge | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4S AWD | AWD | 203 | 48.7 to 49.9 | 69 | $16.86 | $996 |
| Turbo AWD | AWD | 201 | 48.7 to 49.9 | 69 | $16.69 | $996 |
| Turbo S AWD | AWD | 192 | 48.7 to 49.9 | 68 | $16.18 | $1,011 |
Where kWh is disputed or missing, costs use EPA MPGe.
Charging cost
4S AWD, 48.8 kWh per 100 miles. Home charging.
- Full charge
- $16.86
- Per mile
- 8.3 cents
- Per month
- $83
- Per year
- $996
- Median 2020 sedan: 26 mpg, 12.3 cents per mile.
- Saves $480 a year at 12,000 miles.
Do I need a Level 2 charger?
Yes. A 120 V outlet adds 29 miles in 10 hours.
You drive 33 miles a day.
4S AWD. 120 V outlet: 1.4 kW.
Trip cost
| Trip | kWh | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 48.8 | $8.30 |
| 300 miles | 146.5 | $24.91 |
| 500 miles | 244.2 | $41.52 |
| 1,000 miles | 488.5 | $83.04 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $72
- Per year
- $864
- Miles a month
- 867
4S AWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Range by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | MPG or range |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Porsche Taycan | 4S AWD | 203 mi range |
| 2020 BMW M5 | AWD | 17 mpg |
| 2020 Maserati Quattroporte | S RWD | 19 mpg |
| 2020 Cadillac CT6-V | AWD | 17 mpg |
| 2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class | S 450 RWD | 22 mpg |
What this cannot tell you
EPA range. Cold weather and highway speed cut range.
Home charging only. Fast charging costs more.
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