2025 Porsche Taycan Turbo S Review

By Peter Tran, EditorUpdated September 2, 2026MethodologySources: NHTSA, EPA, EIA
48
out of 100
C
#97 of 115 sedans · class median 63
Reliability68
25% of overall
Efficiency43
25% of overall
Economics41
50% of overall

What drives the score

Reliability68/100

NHTSA recall rate0.0 campaigns/yr 88

0 recall campaigns across 1 model year on record.

Documented owner issuesNot yet curated 60

No curated issue list yet — scored neutrally rather than assumed clean.

Battery degradation2.0% / yr 43

Segment default (2.0%/yr) — no measured curve yet.

Efficiency43/100

EPA efficiency2.37 mi/kWh 27

Miles per kWh vs other sedans. Drives every cost figure on this site.

EPA range266 mi 47

Rated combined range. Expect 20-30% less in freezing weather.

Fast-charge speed91 mi / 10 min 70

Peak 320 kW, derated to a realistic 10-80% average.

Economics41/100

Energy cost per mile9.8¢/mi 27

80% home at 17¢/kWh, 20% public DC at 48¢/kWh (US averages).

Fuel savings vs gas rival$963/yr 75

Against the Porsche Panamera (22 MPG) at $3.92/gal, 12,000 mi/yr.

Battery value at risk$256/yr 36

Pack capacity lost each year, valued at $132/kWh replacement cost.

Road-trip charging cost$20.26 / 100 mi 27

Cost of 100 miles bought entirely at public DC fast chargers.

Ownership numbers at a glance

Energy cost per mile
9.8¢
Annual energy cost (12k mi)
$1,175
Fuel savings vs gas rival
$963/yr
Fast-charge speed
91 mi per 10 min
Battery value lost per year
$256
NHTSA recall campaigns
0

Assumes 12,000 mi/yr, 80% home charging at $0.17/kWh and public DC at $0.48/kWh, gas at $3.92/gal. Scoring model v1.0.

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