How does it compare?
If youre inclined towards the exquisite blend of performance, luxury, and cutting-edge technology, then the Porsche Taycan 4S paired against the Model S Long Range, Lucid Air Touring, BMW i4 M50, and Audi e-tron GT, offers a compelling panorama of todays top-tier electric vehicles.
Range
The Porsche Taycan 4S sports a range of 408 kilometers (253 miles), which is respectably solid for everyday journeys but trails the impressive 652 kilometers (405 miles) of the Tesla Model S Long Range and the 517 kilometers (321 miles) of the Lucid Air Touring. Meanwhile, the Audi e-tron GT fares similarly at 488 kilometers (303 miles), and the BMW i4 M50 sits at 432 kilometers (268 miles).
Acceleration
For those with a penchant for blistering quick getaways, the Porsche Taycan 4S whizzes from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in a tidy 4.1 seconds. Rivals like the Tesla Model S Long Range slashes that to an eye-popping 3.1 seconds, and the BMW i4 M50 clocks in at 3.9 seconds. The Lucid Air Touring and Audi e-tron GT sit slightly behind, rocketing from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.2 and 4.1 seconds, respectively.
Power
With 522 horsepower under the bonnet, the Porsche Taycan 4S stands tall but is narrowly towered over by the 562 horsepower of the Tesla Model S Long Range and dwarfed by the Lucid Air Tourings 620 horsepower. The Audi e-tron GT delivers a commendable 469 horsepower, and the BMW i4 M50 flexes a might of 536 horsepower.
Charging Time
Charging times often become the Achilles heel or the crowning glory of an electric vehicle. The Porsche Taycan 4S, with its 800-volt system, can charge from 5% to 80% in just about 22.5 minutes. The Tesla Model S Long Range offers an edge with its Supercharger network, pushing similar numbers but slightly faster. The Lucid Air Touring and BMW i4 M50 both keep close, requiring approximately 30 and 35 minutes, respectively. The Audi e-tron GT is respectable with a 22.5-minute charge from 5% to 80%.
Price
In terms of your wallets weight, the Porsche Taycan 4S starts at $103,800 (£75,000 or €87,590), pushing it into the upper echelons of electric vehicle pricing. Comparatively, the Tesla Model S Long Range begins at $94,990 (£68,000 or €80,200), while the Lucid Air Touring stakes a stern ground at $95,000 (£72,000 or €83,000). The BMW i4 M50 offers some respite with a price tag from $65,900 (£57,000 or €60,400), and the Audi e-tron GT starts around $99,900 (£74,000 or €85,000).



