Porsche Taycan
7 model years from 2020 to 2026, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

- Model years
- 2020–2026
- Class
- Compact Cars, Large Cars
- Latest engines
- Electric
- EV range
- up to 318 mi
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 28 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2020 (95)
- Fewest problems
- 2023
- Interest
- 12,552 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2026 Taycan in brief
The 2026 Porsche Taycan is a compact car powered by electricity and all-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 195 inches long and 78 inches wide on a 114-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,718 lb (4 / 4s 4dr Sedan).
The electric version has an EPA-rated range of up to 315 miles and takes about 11.5 hours to charge on a 240-volt Level 2 charger.
There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
The Porsche Taycan has 7 model years in our data, from 2020 to 2026, classed as Compact Cars, Large Cars.
Owners most often report problems with the electrical system (118), engine (52), power train (48).
Buying used? 2024 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2021 is the year to avoid.
2021 has the most recalls (22); all years together count 28 campaigns and 279 owner complaints.
How the 2020 Taycan compares
The 2020 Porsche Taycan is a large car powered by electricity and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 195 inches long and 78 inches wide on a 114-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,132 lb.
About the Porsche Taycan
The Porsche Taycan is a battery electric luxury sports sedan and shooting brake car produced by German automobile manufacturer Porsche. The concept version of the Taycan, named the Porsche Mission E, debuted at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show. Four years later, the production Taycan was revealed at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show. As Porsche's first series production electric car, it is sold in several variants at different performance levels, and may spawn further derivatives in future models. It is built on the J1 electric car platform shared with the similarly shaped Audi e-tron GT.
From the Wikipedia article "Porsche Taycan", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2026 Taycan pros & cons
Full 2026 details →What's good
- Long EV rangeUp to 315 miles on a charge (EPA).
- AWD / 4WD available
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Best and worst years to buy used
2024 Taycan
9 owner complaints · 6 recalls
Year to avoid2021 Taycan
72 owner complaints · 22 recalls · 2 fire reports · 4 crash reports
Most reported: Electrical System
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 5 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Compare head to head
Taycan changes by model year
- 2025
- Longest EV range up from 246 to 318 miles
- 2022
- Longest EV range up from 227 to 246 miles
- 2021
- Longest EV range up from 203 to 227 miles
- Lightest version 415 lb lighter
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 7 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Electric | 315 mi | 195.3 in | 4,718 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | Electric | 318 mi | 195.3 in | 4,718 lb | Not rated | 4 | 2 |
| 2024 | Electric | 246 mi | 195.3 in | 4,718 lb | Not rated | 6 | 9 |
| 2023 | Electric | 246 mi | 195.3 in | 4,718 lb | Not rated | 11 | 21 |
| 2022 | Electric | 246 mi | 195.3 in | 4,718 lb | Not rated | 12 | 80 |
| 2021 | Electric | 227 mi | 195.3 in | 4,718 lb | Not rated | 22 | 72 |
| 2020 | Electric | 203 mi | 195.3 in | 5,132 lb | Not rated | 16 | 95 |
Alternatives to the 2026 Taycan
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 BMW 3 Series | 31 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 BMW 5 Series | 31 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 28 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Lexus IS | 22 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class | 29 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 | 363 mi | Not rated | 1 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Porsche. How we calculate this →





