Porsche has announced the model year 2025 Taycan (MY2025) lineup, which is described as being improved in almost every discipline. Australian prices and timing have been confirmed.
The updated model receives some styling tweaks, especially to help seperate the top dogs and the el cheapo variants – not that there is such a thing. New headlights and taillights, new front guards, and a glass-look for the rear Porsche logo help provide a more sophisticated and more modern theme.
Despite being packed with more features, Porsche has shaved up to 15kg from the Taycan’s weight, which should help with handling, performance and efficiency, even if slightly. Also helping here, the drive mode switch on the steering wheel is now standard across the board – previously reserved for upper-spec models.
In terms of the battery tech, the 2025 Taycan is now capable of taking in DC fast-charging power at up to 320kW (from 270kW before), which means quicker charge times where machines are capable of that power output.
For comparison, the first Taycan could go from 10-80 per cent state of charge in 37 minutes, at 15 degrees Celsius. Now, with maximum power bumped up, it takes as little as 18 minutes. And that’s with a larger battery capacity. For example, the Performance Battery Plus moves up from 93kWh to 105kWh.
As for the driving element, most variants are more powerful than before. The entry model jumps up by 60kW, and the Turbo S adds an incredible 140kW to its toolkit, raising peak power to 700kW – that’s just shy of 1000hp.
As a result, most variants are quicker; the base model takes just 4.8 seconds to cover 0-100km/h, Porsche claims, while the Turbo S needs just 2.4 seconds now. Speaking about the changes, Taycan model line boss, Kevin Giek, said:
“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 significantly improve efficiency, range, day-to-day usability and comfort.”
Other changes include improved and expanded integration of Apple CarPlay, driver assistance systems that are now more intuitive, and the passenger display (where fitted) now offers in-car video functionality.
Porsche Australia says the new model is scheduled to arrive locally during the middle of 2024. Prices start from the following (excluding on-roads):
2025 Porsche Taycan: $175,100
2025 Porsche Taycan 4S: $216,300
2025 Porsche Turbo: $307,500
2025 Porsche Taycan Turbo S: $374,200
2025 Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo: $198,000
2025 Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo: $224,000
2025 Porsche Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo: $310,400
(The Sport Turismo version won’t be heading to Australia)