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Porsche Taycan (2020-2024) vs Tesla Model S
Selected trim79.2kWh Performance Battery · 2020-24Change trim253 mi · 79.2 kWh · £83,367
Selected trimDual Motor · 2023-26Change trimNot available · 100 kWh · £95,480
At a glance
In this comparison, Porsche Taycan leads on motorway range and charging speed, while the Tesla Model S leads on value for money.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Porsche Taycan (2020-2024) if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you need the fastest charging of these options
Choose the Tesla Model S if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Porsche Taycan leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
ValueTesla
Porsche
4.4
Tesla
5.6
Motorway RangePorsche
Porsche
4.1
Tesla
0
Family
Porsche
6.6
Tesla
6.4
Too close to call
ChargingPorsche
Porsche
6.5
Tesla
4.6
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Porsche Taycan
79.2kWh Performance Battery (2020-24)
- £12,113 cheaper
- 13 min quicker 10-80% rapid charge
Tesla Model S
Dual Motor
- 338 litres more boot space
- 25 kW faster rapid charging
- 1.6s quicker 0-62 mph
- 1 more seat
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Porsche Taycan79.2kWh Performance Battery (2020-24) | Tesla Model SDual Motor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £83,367 (better) | £95,480 |
| Official range | 253 miles | Not available |
| Boot space | 407 L | 745 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 18 min (better) | 31 min |
| 0-62 mph | 3.7 sec | 2.1 sec (better) |
Size Comparison
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Tesla Model S
Length
Porsche Taycan4,963mm-7mm
Tesla Model S4,970mm
Width
Porsche Taycan1,966mm
Tesla Model S1,964mm-2mm
Height
Porsche Taycan1,379mm-66mm
Tesla Model S1,445mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Porsche Taycan79.2kWh Performance Battery (2020-24) | Tesla Model SDual Motor |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,963 mm | 4,970 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,966 mm | 1,964 mm (better) |
| Width with mirrors out | 2,144 mm (better) | 2,189 mm |
| Height | 1,379 mm | 1,445 mm |
| Turning circle | 11.7 m (better) | 11.8 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 434 mm spare | 436 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Porsche Taycan79.2kWh Performance Battery (2020-24) | Tesla Model SDual Motor |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 4 | 5 (better) |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | Not available | 2 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 407 L | 745 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | Not available | 1645 L |
| Frunk | 84 L | 150 L (better) |
| Towing capacity (braked) | Not available | 0 kg |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Porsche Taycan
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Tesla Model S
- 1st-largest boot among saloon EVs in our catalogue at 745 L.
- A 150 L frunk, one of 3 of 233 UK EVs in our catalogue with a front boot of 150 L or more.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Porsche Taycan 79.2kWh Performance Battery (2020-24) |  Tesla Model S Dual Motor |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.96m | 4.97m+7mm |
| Width | 1.97m | 1.96m-2mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 2.14m | 2.19m+45mm |
| Height | 1.38m | 1.45m+66mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.90m | 2.96m+60mm |
| Ground Clearance | Not available | 137mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 407L | 745L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | Not available | 1645L |
| Frunk | 84L | 150L (better) |
| Seats | 4 | 5 (better) |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 11.7m (better) | 11.8m |
| Kerb Weight | 2,170kg (better) | 2,256kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 79.2kWh | 100kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 253 mi | Not available |
| Max DC Charge | 225kW | 250kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £83,367 (better) | £95,480 |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Saloon | Saloon |
| Available | 2020–2024 | 2023–2026 |
* Porsche Taycan: Figures are for the Taycan 4S. The same battery was used across the range (RWD, 4, 4S, GTS, Turbo, Turbo S) with different power and range.
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Porsche Taycan79.2kWh Performance Battery (2020-24) | Tesla Model SDual Motor |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 253 miles | Not available |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 211 miles | Not available |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 18 min (better) | 31 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 225 kW | 250 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Usable battery capacity | 79.2 kWh | 95 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NCA |
| Battery architecture | 800V (better) | 400V |
| Heat pump | Not available | Standard |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Porsche Taycan79.2kWh Performance Battery (2020-24) | Tesla Model SDual Motor |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 3.7 sec | 2.1 sec (better) |
| Power | 390 kW | Not available |
| Torque | 695 Nm | 1020 Nm (better) |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
Prices & deals
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Porsche Taycan 79.2kWh Performance Battery (2020-24)
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant85%
Child Occupant83%
Vulnerable Road Users70%
Safety Assist73%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - Tesla Model S Dual Motor
Tested 2022
Adult Occupant94%
Child Occupant91%
Vulnerable Road Users80%
Safety Assist98%
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Porsche Taycan79.2kWh Performance Battery (2020-24) | Tesla Model SDual Motor |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,000 km | 240,000 km (better) |
Buying options
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Porsche Taycan
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Tesla Model S
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Porsche Taycan
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Tesla Model S
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Tesla Model S worth the extra £12,113 over the Porsche Taycan?
The Tesla Model S costs £12,113 more than the Porsche Taycan. For that premium it adds 25 kW faster peak rapid charging, 338 litres more boot space and a 1.6s quicker 0-62mph time. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Porsche Taycan comes out ahead overall.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Porsche Taycan or the Tesla Model S?
The two are within 2 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 436 mm of total clearance for the Tesla Model S and about 434 mm of total clearance for the Porsche Taycan.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Porsche Taycan or the Tesla Model S?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the Porsche Taycan and 84% for the Tesla Model S. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. Both use NMC-type cells, so for daily use keep the charge limit near 80% to slow degradation. Both batteries carry a 8-year manufacturer warranty.
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .