Porsche Taycan
Motor Single electric motor
Power 326bhp
Torque 345Nm
Gearbox Single-speed auto, RWD
Wheelbase (mm) 2,900 LxWxH (mm) 4,963x1,966x1,395
Battery 79.2kWh, Li-ion
Range 354-432km (claimed)
Top Speed 230kmph
0-100kmph 5.4 seconds HY
Price: Rs 1.5 crore (ex-showroom) On sale Now
Technically, the history of Porsche begins with electric propulsion as the first vehicles their founder Ferdinand Porsche designed had electric drives towards the end of the 19th century. A modest power output combined with a high kerb weight along with limited range meant the EV never really got off the line and internal combustion became the propulsion method of choice. Fast forward more than 100 years, engineering has managed to overcome these issues, to an extent of course, and electric mobility seems to be on track to steer us into the future. Well, that's the general consensus at least. Hence, every manufacturer is getting busy developing and producing EVs, but while for some it might seem as straightforward as adapting an existing ICE platform to accommodate a motor or two coupled with a battery pack, there are certain brands that require a more measured approach towards the adoption of electric powertrains to avoid the risk of dilutvery ethos that support their legacy. In simpler words, if Porsche's making an EV then it has to do justice to its status as one of the best sports car makers in the world. The Porsche Taycan then has a lot riding on its shoulders and we spent a day with the entry-level variant to determine whether it delivers or falls short.
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