Some eight years ago, Stuttgart-based automaker and purveyor of everyday sports cars Porsche unveiled their Mission E concept car, signalling the dawn of a new electrified era for the company.
Of course, certain concessions had to be made. The Taycan does away with the muscular wheel fenders that made the Mission E a serious showstopper. A set of far less pronounced ones have been fitted instead, resulting in the electric Porsche looking more understated but admittedly less striking. At the back, the larger-than-life diffusers have been traded away for more incognito ones, allowing the central lightbar to take centre stage at night. During the day, however, other motorists can admire the posh-looking Porsche letterings in 3D, displayed prominently behind a glass panel.Sitting inside the Taycan, it becomes immediately clear that no corners have been cut in the manufacturing process, and no stone has been left unturned.
Sitting in the driver's seat, you can begin to appreciate the level of thought being put into designing the cockpit. The triple-screen setup is surprisingly logical and legible, so that the driving experience is not compromised. Cabin space at the back is not the best, however. During our test, rear occupants were not too keen about the sloping roof, which resulted in their heads tapping against the C-pillar during hard driving.
Nought to a hundred does not feel like 5.4 seconds as advertised by the carmaker, and the overengineered Porsche Electric Sport Sound definitely heightens the sensation of speed and motion. You heard that right; Porsche's first electric car is almost as engaging to drive as their greatest ever icon.
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