Porsche's first electric car

While buying a Porsche often an exercise in excess, our pick is the cheaper Porsche Taycan 4S, which has a base price of $105,150. It's plenty quick and is likely to deliver more range on a single charge than the pricier Turbo models. Porsche's list of optional equipment is longer (and far pricier) than an eight-year-old's Christmas list, which makes choosing the perfect Taycan a very personal affair. However, all buyers should consider the $460 150-kW charger that triples the maximum charging power at 400-volt DC fast-charging stations. 

Stylish performance car that perfectly embodies the brand's high-speed image. The 2020 Porsche Taycan offers impressive speed, accurate control, and bold design. The 4S model comes with either 522 or 563 horsepower, the Turbo model boasts 670 horsepower, and the top-of-the-line Turbo S cranks up the power to 750 horsepower.

For now, every model powers all four wheels using front and rear electric motors and comes standard with a 93.4-kWh battery pack, although a smaller, 79.2-kWh battery pack will be an option on the 4S model in the future. The Taycan rides on standard air springs and adaptive dampers, while available four-wheel steering and active anti-roll bars further sharpen its agility. There's some interesting engineering under the skin, too. The Taycan is the first production electric vehicle to use a two-speed transmission and an 800-volt electrical system, which allow for quicker acceleration and shorter recharge times, respectively.

Given the Taycan's low and sleek roofline, the interior proves surprisingly spacious. The Porsche doesn't feel nearly as cavernous as that of a Tesla Model S, but a six-foter can fit comfortably in both the front and rear seats. A four-seat configuration is standard, while a third center-rear seat (offering a total of five seats) is a $480 option. Tellingly, Porsche calls this configuration a 2+1 arrangement, because that center rear seat is only for short people doing short stints. The Taycan's cargo space measures 17 cubic feet, which is divided between the trunk and a small front compartment that accommodates a single carry-on-size bag.