If you’re confused about the headline, allow us to explain. You see, all three Taycan derivatives that Porsche had released earlier had some suffix in their names. We had the Turbo, Turbo S and the 4S. What Porsche has unveiled now is called the Taycan. So, in a sense, this is the real Porsche Taycan. It is a bit of a stretch to comprehend, but it is worth it. Moving on…

What becomes the fourth variant of Porsche’s only all-electric sports-car is also the entry-level specimen. The Taycan packs just one electric motor, propelling the rear wheels. Power and torque figures depend on which of the two battery choices you have installed. With the Performance Battery (PB), which has a gross capacity of 79.2 kWh, the standard output is 322bhp. That figure shoots up to 375bhp with the Performance Battery Plus (PBP) doing its thing. That has a capacity of 93.4 kWh. Engaging the Launch Control allows the Taycan to offer more power. It puts out 402bhp/345Nm with PB and 469bhp/357Nm with PBP.

So, what do those figures offer in terms of performance? Regardless of the battery installed, the Porsche Taycan can hit 100kmph from a standstill in 5.4 seconds and reach a top speed of 230kmph. As for the range, the EV can travel up to 431km with PB and 484km with PBP (WLTP figures). Charging capability also depends on the battery type. The smaller of the two can take feeds up to 225 kW, whereas the larger can accept up to 270 kW of electricity feed. Both of them can be charged from 5 to 80 per cent in 22 minutes. Charge for five minutes via the recommended fast charger and the Taycan can gain 100km of range.

Features? As standard, the Porsche Taycan packs stuff like partial leather interior upholstery, 8-way electrically-adjustable front seats, two luggage spaces (84 litres at the front and up to 407 litres at the rear), LED headlamps, a 10.9-inch infotainment system and 19-inch alloy wheels. The list of optional extras includes a colour head-up display, a 22 kW onboard charger and the high-performance Porsche Surface Coated Brakes.

The new entry-level derivative of the Taycan EV will reach dealerships in Europe by mid-March 2021. Porsche claims that in 2020, it delivered more than 20,000 units from the Taycan range worldwide. In Norway, 70 per cent of all Porsches sold were Taycans.