The 2021 model year versions of the top-of-the-line Porsche Taycan Turbo and Turbo S received noticeably better EPA range and efficiency ratings.

However, the gain of roughly 10 miles or 5% is still too small to offset the difference to real-world results, which are usually significantly higher than EPA.

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2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo (93 kWh)

The new EPA Combined range rating for the Taycan Turbo is 212 miles (341 km), which is 11 miles, or 5.5% higher than before.

The EPA Highway range, which is actually more important in our opinion, is at 218.4 miles (351.4 km) - up from just over 206 miles.

The overall energy consumption of the 2021 MY car is also considered better, but it's difficult to say whether something really changed or it's just a small change in configuration (like wheels/equipment).

2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo (93 kWh) :: EPA Range rating by InsideEVs
[Electric Vehicle 2-cycle label]
Combined
City
Highway
212 mi (341 km)
206.7 mi (332.6 km)
218.4 mi (351.4 km)
Additional info: "Combined range voluntarily lowered from 222 miles"
EPA Energy consumption (including charging losses):
Combined
City
Highway
73 MPGe: 462 Wh/mi (287 Wh/km)
71 MPGe: 475 Wh/mi (295 Wh/km)
75 MPGe: 449 Wh/mi (279 Wh/km)

2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo S (93 kWh)

Similarly, with the 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo S, the EPA Combined range increased by 9 miles or 4.7% compared to 2020 MY, to 201 miles (323 km)

The EPA Highway range is 203.9 miles (328.1 km) - up 5% from 194 miles.

2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo S (93 kWh) :: EPA Range rating by InsideEVs
[Electric Vehicle 2-cycle label]
Combined
City
Highway
201 mi (323 km)
198.8 mi (319.9 km)
203.9 mi (328.1 km)
Additional info: "Combined range voluntarily lowered from 211 miles"
EPA Energy consumption (including charging losses):
Combined
City
Highway
70 MPGe: 481 Wh/mi (299 Wh/km)
69 MPGe: 488 Wh/mi (304 Wh/km)
71 MPGe: 475 Wh/mi (295 Wh/km)

With the latest update, all six versions of the 2021 Porsche Taycan have new EPA range ratings:

Model Drive Battery
(kWh)
EPA
Range
0-60
mph
(sec)
Top
Speed
2021 Porsche Taycan (79 kWh) RWD 79.2 200 mi
(322 km)
5.1 143 mph
(230 km/h)
2021 Porsche Taycan (93 kWh) RWD 93.4 225 mi
(362 km)
5.1 143 mph
(230 km/h)
2021 Porsche Taycan 4S (79 kWh) AWD 79.2 199 mi
(320 km)
3.8 155 mph
(249 km/h)
2021 Porsche Taycan 4S (93 kWh) AWD 93.4 227 mi
(365 km)
3.8 155 mph
(249 km/h)
2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo (93 kWh) AWD 93.4 212 mi
(341 km)
3.0 161 mph
(259 km/h)
2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo S (93 kWh) AWD 93.4 201 mi
(323 km)
2.6 161 mph
(259 km/h)

And here is the 2020 MY:

Model Drive Battery
(kWh)
EPA
Range
0-60
mph
(sec)
Top
Speed
2020 Porsche Taycan 4S (93 kWh) AWD 93.4 203 mi
(327 km)
3.8 155 mph
(249 km/h)
2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo (93 kWh) AWD 93.4 201 mi
(323 km)
3.0 161 mph
(259 km/h)
2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S (93 kWh) AWD 93.4 192 mi
(309 km)
2.6 161 mph
(259 km/h)

Additionally, we can take a look also at other ratings from the previous report:

AMCI independent range test results:

  • 2021 Porsche Taycan (79 kWh): 252 miles (405 km)
  • 2021 Porsche Taycan (93 kWh): 282 miles (454 km)
  • 2021 Porsche Taycan 4S (79 kWh): 247 miles (397 km)
  • 2021 Porsche Taycan 4S (93 kWh): 272 miles (438 km)
  • 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo (93 kWh): 275 miles (442 km)
  • 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo S (93 kWh): 278 miles (447 km)

And to gather all the numbers in a single place, here are WLTP range ratings:

  • 2021 Porsche Taycan (79 kWh): 431 km (268 miles)
  • 2021 Porsche Taycan (93 kWh): 484 km (301 miles)
  • 2021 Porsche Taycan 4S (79 kWh): 408 km (254 miles)
  • 2021 Porsche Taycan 4S (93 kWh): 464 km (288 miles)
  • 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo (93 kWh): 452 km (281 miles)
  • 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo S (93 kWh): ≈416 km (259 miles)
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