Current Porsche Taycan Turbo – Ultimate Guide
The 2025 Porsche Taycan Turbo arrives with a host of meaningful updates that push the performance EV even further. Porsche didn’t overhaul the formula, but they’ve sharpened it by improving power, range, ride comfort, and charging speed while giving the Turbo model more visual and functional separation from the rest of the Taycan family.
This year’s big focus is power delivery. The Taycan Turbo, like all all-wheel-drive Taycans, benefits from a revised rear-axle motor and pulse inverter that help unlock higher output and better efficiency. A new push-to-pass feature, now standard with the Sport Chrono package, gives you up to 70 kW of extra boost for 10 seconds, adding urgency for overtaking or launching out of tight corners. Output numbers are 697 horsepower or up to 871 horsepower, thanks to Overboost Power with Launch Control, and 656 lb-ft of torque.
The Turbo’s acceleration should land in the low-3-second range to 60 mph, only a few tenths slower than the Turbo S. That performance is also more consistent thanks to improved thermal management and battery tech that help the car deliver repeatable results in real-world driving.
Range is better, too. Porsche increased the gross capacity of the Performance Battery Plus to 105 kWh, up from 93 kWh, while also reducing weight. That, combined with new efficiency measures like revised power electronics, optimized recuperation (up to 400 kW), and low rolling-resistance tires, results in a significant real-world range increase. While official EPA figures are still pending, Porsche says the Turbo could now break the 300-mile barrier under the right conditions.
Charging speed is also up. The Taycan Turbo now supports up to 320 kW of DC fast charging when connected to an 800-volt charger. Under ideal conditions, it can charge from 10 to 80 percent in just 18 minutes. On 400-volt networks, a new 150 kW DC/DC converter helps maintain competitive speeds, making the Turbo easier to live with on long drives or daily commutes.
Visually, the Turbo now stands out more. A redesigned front bumper, flatter HD Matrix LED headlights, and more aggressive front fenders give the car a stronger stance. Around back, the updated light bar includes a 3D-effect Porsche logo, and a new illuminated version is available. Turbo-specific touches include subtle Turbonite accents on the badging and trim, enough to differentiate the car without shouting about it.
The cabin is also updated but familiar. The user interface across the main screens has been reworked for better responsiveness and usability. Wireless Apple CarPlay is more deeply integrated, and Porsche added a new In-Car Video feature that allows for media streaming when the vehicle is parked. A standard steering-wheel-mounted mode switch now includes a push-to-pass button for quick access to that extra power burst.
Material options have expanded as well. Porsche now offers a no-cost leather-free interior for the Turbo, with a mix of Race-Tex microfiber and Pepita-patterned wool blend. GT Silver stitching and matching seatbelts give it a distinctly premium feel without leaning on traditional materials. The overall layout stays driver-focused, but added ambient lighting, brushed aluminum door sills, and new upholstery choices make the space feel a bit more refined.
Standard features now include dual electric charging ports, a wireless phone tray, a heated steering wheel, ambient lighting, folding side mirrors with lighting, and Lane Change Assist. These upgrades bring the Turbo closer to the luxury expectations of buyers stepping up from high-end gas or hybrid models.
On the chassis front, all 2025 Taycan Turbo models come with adaptive air suspension. You can also opt for Porsche Active Ride, which is a system that dynamically levels the car during acceleration, braking, and cornering. It softens the ride over rough roads but firms up during spirited driving. It’s not essential for enjoying the Turbo, but it adds a layer of comfort and control that fits the car’s dual personality.
Safety tech includes all the usual systems: automated emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, and adaptive cruise control with lane centering. A new control stalk behind the steering wheel makes it easier to access these features, and the updated display graphics make the systems feel more integrated.
As part of the broader Taycan lineup refresh, the Turbo finds itself in a stronger position. It’s faster, more efficient, and more distinct in both design and character. For buyers who want serious performance but don’t need to chase top-tier bragging rights, it delivers everything that makes the Taycan platform great: sharp dynamics, seamless tech, and EV usability, with a bit more composure than its more extreme sibling.
Whether you go with the sleek sedan or the wagon-like Cross Turismo, the Taycan Turbo delivers on its name. It’s fast, confident, and mature. Still every bit a Porsche, just electrified.
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The new 2025 Porsche Taycan models
Stuttgart/Atlanta. For the 2025 model year, Porsche is giving the all-electric Taycan a particularly extensive update. The new versions benefit from more power, greater range, quicker acceleration and possibility of even faster charging. Porsche also sharpened the design and created greater differentiation for the Turbo models. All new Taycan versions feature a more extensive list of standard equipment and come equipped with the latest generation of the Porsche Driver Experience featuring an improved display and control concept.
Both body styles will offer this extensive list of enhancements – the Taycan sports sedan, and the versatile Taycan Cross Turismo, which is available with an off-road package. In each case, four powertrain options are available, with rear- and all-wheel drive variants. The upgraded sedan and Cross Turismo versions are scheduled to arrive at Porsche Centers in the U.S. from the summer.
Globally, the sports car manufacturer has produced almost 150,000 examples of the Taycan. The most important individual markets for the Taycan are currently the US, the UK, Germany and China.
“We ushered in the new era of e-mobility with the Taycan at the end of 2019. It immediately proved to be a game changer and innovative pioneer in the e-vehicle segment,” says head of the Taycan model line, Kevin Giek. “We are now continuing this success story with the extensively updated Taycan. The model line has reached new heights in terms of performance, with exceptional driving dynamics and driving pleasure. At the same time, we were able to improve efficiency, range, day-to-day usability and comfort.”
Even higher performance
All updated models accelerate significantly faster than their predecessors. Two examples from both ends of the portfolio demonstrate this clearly: The rear-wheel drive Taycan sedan now sprints from 0 to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds, making it 0.6 seconds quicker than before. The new Taycan Turbo S sedan is now capable of reaching 60 mph in just 2.3 seconds, 0.3 seconds quicker than previously, making it the quickest production car Porsche has ever offered to date.
With the new push-to-pass function [1] as part of the Sport Chrono package, a boost of up to 70 kW, depending on the model, can be called upon for 10 seconds at the touch of a button. The increased acceleration rates are generally the result of higher system output. For example, the base Taycan delivers 60 kW more than before. In the Taycan Turbo S, it’s an additional 140 kW when using Launch Control. This increases the system output of the top model to 700 kW/938 hp – making it the most powerful production Porsche to date.
Faster charging potential
The updated Taycan has the ability to recharge even faster than before: It can be charged at 800-volt DC charging stations at up to 320 kW under ideal conditions. That’s 50 kW more than before. The fast-charging window of the new performance battery has been significantly expanded. This means that high charging capacities can be sustained for longer periods of time, even at lower temperatures. Also, now standard is a 150 kW DC/DC convertor, which aims to optimize charging speeds on 400-volt networks.
Depending on an individual’s driving style, among other variables, this can reduce the time required to go from a 10 to an 80 percent charge compared to the predecessor car. Under ideal conditions, the updated Taycan takes just 18 minutes despite its larger battery capacity. The Performance Battery Plus now has a gross capacity of 105 kWh, increased from 93 kWh.
New active chassis
All updated Taycan models come with adaptive air suspension as standard. Additionally, the new Porsche Active Ride suspension can be ordered as an option for all models with all-wheel drive. This system offers an unprecedented bandwidth between driving comfort and driving dynamics.
The suspension keeps the body of the Taycan level at all times, even during dynamic braking, steering and acceleration. With a smooth ride, the system absorbs bumps almost completely. In dynamic driving situations, the Porsche Active Ride suspension aims for an optimal connection to the road thanks to a balanced distribution of wheel loads. If the appropriate mode is activated, the suspension can compensate for pitching and rolling motions in order to reduce the acceleration forces acting on the occupants.
Extensive efficiency measures
The simultaneous improvement of performance and efficiency is down to a number of factors: an advanced powertrain with a new rear-axle motor with up to 80 kW more power than its predecessor on all models, a modified pulse inverter with optimized software, more powerful batteries, revised thermal management, a next-generation heat pump and a modified recuperation and all-wheel-drive strategy.
The maximum recuperation capacity during deceleration from high speeds has increased by more than 30 percent from 290 to up to 400 kW. All variants now come as standard with aerodynamically optimized wheels and reduced-rolling-resistance tires. New 21-inch wheels and tires were specially developed for this purpose.
Significantly improved standard equipment
In the new 2025 Taycan models, the list of standard equipment is even more extensive than before. Lane Change Assist, heated steering wheel, Ambient lighting, electrically folding exterior mirrors with mirror surround lighting, Porsche Intelligent Range Manager (PIRM), a new cooling system, smartphone tray for wireless charging, electric charging ports on the driver and front passenger side and Drive Mode switch are all now standard features.
The entry level Taycan models are now also equipped with adaptive air suspension.. In addition to the upgraded equipment, the improved product specification includes a lighter battery with increased capacity.
Even more attractive design and extensive customization options
With new front- and rear-end styling with new headlights and taillights, the experts at Style Porsche have further honed the clean, pure design of the Taycan. The new front fenders and the flatter headlights give even greater emphasis to the width of the Taycan.
The new headlights feature high-resolution LED HD-Matrix Design look with detailed optics and now display the brand’s characteristic four-point graphics at night. The Porsche logo in the rear light strip features a three-dimensional, glass-look design. An illuminated version of this is available for the first time, featuring welcome/leaving animations.
Among other notable features, the accent color, Turbonite, makes the Turbo and Turbo S models stand out more distinctively from the other Taycan versions in both the exterior and interior. Several new colors for the Taycan also underscore the level of customization possible.
There have also been a number of upgrades in the interior. The base models now also come as standard with door sill protectors in brushed aluminum.
Two new leather-free interior options in Black and Black/Slate Grey are optionally available. These equipment packages dispense with genuine leather in the interior and instead feature the high-quality microfiber material Race-Tex as well as a textile material with wool content displaying the iconic Pepita houndstooth pattern. The seatbelts and contrast stitching are in GT silver. The new leather-free interior is available as an option for the base model and 4S as well as a no-cost option for the Turbo and Turbo S models.
Updated control and display concept
The instrument cluster, central display and optional passenger display feature an optimized user interface with additional functions. The mode switch on the steering wheel now comes as standard. For Taycan models equipped with the Sport Chrono package and the Performance Battery Plus, there is a special push-to-pass button on the mode switch.
Using the new control lever on the left behind the steering wheel, control of the driver assistance systems is even more intuitive. Apple CarPlay has been more deeply integrated into the vehicle displays and functions. The new In-Car Video function enables video streaming on the central display and the passenger display.
Pricing and availability
The new 2025 Taycan sedan and Cross Turismo models are available to order now and expected to reach U.S. Porsche Centers in the course of the summer in 2024. MSRP is as follows and does not include the $1,995 delivery, processing and handling fee:
2025 Taycan: $99,400
2025 Taycan 4S: $118,500
2025 Taycan Turbo: $173,600
2025 Taycan Turbo S: $209,000
2025 Taycan 4 Cross Turismo: $111,100
2025 Taycan 4S Cross Turismo: $125,200
2025 Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo: $176,300
2025 Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo: $211,700
[1] Possible in combination with the Performance Battery Plus. Not available for 2WD Taycan or the Taycan 4 Cross Turismo.
