The 2021 Porsche Taycan is an all-electric vehicle EPA-certified for 199 to 227 miles of driving range per charge across 10 certified configurations. Efficiency ratings reach up to 79 MPGe combined.
Laboratory certification test values across engine, transmission, and drivetrain permutations
| Configuration / Model | Powertrain | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Annual Fuel Cost | CO2 (g/mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taycan 4S Perf Battery Electricity | Electric (BEV) | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A2) | 79 MPGe | 80 MPGe | 79 MPGe | 199 mi | $950 | — |
| Taycan Perf Battery Electricity | Electric (BEV) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A2) | 76 MPGe | 84 MPGe | 79 MPGe | 200 mi | $900 | — |
| Taycan 4S Perf Battery Plus Electricity | Electric (BEV) | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A2) | 75 MPGe | 81 MPGe | 77 MPGe | 227 mi | $1,000 | — |
| Taycan 4 Cross Turismo Electricity | Electric (BEV) | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A2) | 76 MPGe | 77 MPGe | 76 MPGe | 215 mi | $1,000 | — |
| Taycan 4S Cross Turismo Electricity | Electric (BEV) | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A2) | 75 MPGe | 75 MPGe | 75 MPGe | 215 mi | $1,000 | — |
| Taycan Perf Battery Plus Electricity | Electric (BEV) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A2) | 71 MPGe | 80 MPGe | 75 MPGe | 225 mi | $1,000 | — |
| Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo Electricity | Electric (BEV) | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A2) | 74 MPGe | 73 MPGe | 73 MPGe | 202 mi | $1,050 | — |
| Taycan Turbo Electricity | Electric (BEV) | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A2) | 71 MPGe | 75 MPGe | 73 MPGe | 212 mi | $1,000 | — |
| Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo Electricity | Electric (BEV) | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A2) | 72 MPGe | 72 MPGe | 72 MPGe | 204 mi | $1,050 | — |
| Taycan Turbo S Electricity | Electric (BEV) | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A2) | 69 MPGe | 71 MPGe | 70 MPGe | 201 mi | $1,100 | — |
Standardized annual energy consumption and operating cost metrics based on 15,000 annual miles
Based on $0.16 per kWh electricity
Estimated annual energy units needed for 15,000 miles
Compared to the average new vehicle over 5 years
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NHTSA 5-Star NCAP crash tests, rollover risk, and active driver assistance.
NHTSA consumer defect complaint filings by affected component.
Official safety recall notices, defects, and free repair instructions.
Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2021 Porsche Taycan
The all-electric 2021 Porsche Taycan delivers an EPA-certified driving range of 199 to 227 miles per full battery charge across 10 certified configuration(s).
Combined energy efficiency reaches up to 79 MPGe under EPA dynamometer laboratory test cycles.
Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model, estimated annual fueling and energy costs range between $900 and $1,100 for the 2021 Porsche Taycan.
Calculated under AutoUtility's standardized methodology (15,000 miles per year, 55% city / 45% highway driving, $3.50/gallon regular gasoline, $0.16/kWh electricity) using official EPA dynamometer consumption ratings.
Fuel economy ratings, electric range figures, and energy cost estimates on this page are retrieved directly from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Energy (FuelEconomy.gov) certified vehicle database under 40 CFR Part 600.
Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.