To keep the cost in check, we'd skip all of Porsche's many personalization options, but we would upgrade to the Performance Battery Plus, which increases the size of the pack and ups the combined horsepower rating to 562. The 4S comes with a 522-hp powertrain, 19-inch wheels, an adaptive air suspension, a partial leather interior, and keyless entry. While the Taycan Turbo and Turbo S offer performance that's on par with supercars, we'd recommend the more affordable all-wheel drive Taycan 4S. The painted 19-inch Aero wheels have been discontinued. This allows the driver to toggle the roof from clear to opaque electronically, the better to control scalp overheating. Previously only an option for the Taycan GTS, Porsche's Variable Light Control is now available with any Taycan equipped with a panoramic glass roof. The infotainment display has also been redesigned with a more colorful and quicker user interface as well as wireless Android Auto-and the ability to search for charging stations using charging-station output as a filter. Porsche says the Taycan will now precondition its battery to a higher temperature and, as a result, the car will reach its max 270 kWh charge at a higher state of charge. Porsche turns up the heat on not just 2023 Taycans, but also for all previous models, with an update to the vehicle's battery and charging algorithm that helps increase range and charging speeds. A low-slung driving position and 16.8-inch curved display help complete the typical Stuttgart driving experience.Ħ Audi e-tron GT STARTING AT: $106,395 What's New for 2023? Thanks to an 800-volt architecture, the Taycan can charge at a rate of up to 270 kWh on a powerful-enough DC fast charger. There's also a wagon version of this sedan, dubbed the Taycan Cross and Sport Turismo, reviewed separately. From the 402-hp single-rear-motor base model to the absurdly quick 750-hp Turbo S, every Taycan uses a two-speed transmission that balances epic acceleration with highway cruising range that exceeds expectations. While its maximum EPA estimated range of 246 miles is easily bested by competitors such as the Tesla Model S and Lucid Air, the Taycan drives as a Porsche should: with imperious confidence and control. Porsche used battery power as an opportunity rather than an excuse, building a four-door vessel designed for human engagement instead of autonomous, soulless transport. Sports car driving characteristics are typically a low priority for electric cars, but the Porsche Taycan makes driving fun paramount.

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