Porsche has updated its 2025 Taycan to offer greater range and faster charging, enhancing the features that make its first electric sedan so appealing.
Regardless of your evaluation method—having driven Taycans on Porsche’s icy Finnish track and raced alongside a Taycan Turbo GT—this vehicle is among the few EVs that truly conveys the brand’s traditional qualities into the electric realm.
Now comes a refined iteration that underscores this assertion: the revamped 2025 Taycan GTS.
If you believed the base Taycan’s exhilarating acceleration and remarkable grip couldn’t improve, it’s time to reassess. The GTS didn’t necessarily need to be faster or more capable, but it encompasses all that and more.
Enhanced technology elevates the experience, subtly signaling its premium nature, unveiled dramatically during my drive through misty north Georgia the week before last.
The GTS is available as both a four-door sedan and a Gran Turismo wagon, but in all configurations, it draws power from batteries and electric motors. It features a standard 2-motor all-wheel-drive system, boasting a more powerful rear motor, an optimized inverter, and superior cooling for better charging capabilities of up to 320 kw.
With a gross battery capacity of 105 kWh, the Taycan GTS’s power output nears that of the pre-2025 Taycan Turbo. It generates 596 hp until launch control and overboost mode are activated, allowing software to unlock a total of 690 hp—which propels the car to 60 mph in 3.1 seconds, making it 0.4 seconds quicker than the previous Taycan GTS. Porsche claims a quarter-mile time of 11.1 seconds, marking a 0.7-second improvement.
Thanks to its enhanced drivetrain, the GTS receives the sporty sounds typical of the Turbo variant. This synthetic exhaust note engages at a distinct point, akin to an electrical impulse stimulating a nerve. Although I personally don’t rely on audio cues for driving, some enthusiasts may find it appealing.
I appreciate the Sport Chrono drive modes and push-to-pass while skillfully navigating the Taycan through fog-laden, slick switchbacks and weaving through traffic. In clearer, drier conditions, I switch drive modes for short but robust bursts of power that expertly slice through the road. Overtaking a large truck seems almost laughably easy on backroads, even in less-than-ideal circumstances. Push-to-pass provides ten brief seconds of exhilarating acceleration before the indicator dims, returning things to a calmer state. The impressive torque propels the car past slower vehicles with the same ease I have with Swedish ginger cookies and espresso—with no mercy.
Porsche has yet to confirm the EPA-rated range, but the Taycan GTS includes a fuel-efficient drive mode, which conserves energy even to the extent of turning off the passenger-side digital display. The Sport Turismo variant will have slightly lower ratings due to increased aerodynamic drag. Both configurations can charge from 10-80% in just 18 minutes.
Porsche Taycan GTS: A Precision EV
The GTS excels particularly in cornering. It powers smoothly through challenging 15-degree hairpin turns that separate Atlanta from the quaint one-stoplight towns of north Georgia, where covering just a few dozen miles can take hours using conventional vehicles.
However, the Taycan defies convention. The GTS builds upon the base Taycan’s standard air suspension and 20-inch wheels with an optional Dynamic package featuring 21-inch wheels on summer tires (track tires are also available), along with rear-wheel steering and active anti-roll bars to help mitigate body roll and enhance stability in both sweeping curves and tight turns.
Equipped with this “Active Ride Control” and carbon-ceramic brakes, the GTS handled the November rain effortlessly. While the advanced brakes may seem unnecessary—given the excellent performance of the Taycan’s standard cast-iron brakes—the suspension enhancement provides a sense of nimbleness to the otherwise hefty EV. In standard mode, it effectively manages moderately rough terrain with assertive damping, while delivering peak performance in twisty roads. Switching to Sport+ mode introduces subtle vibrations through the steering column as the GTS maintains its composure over poorly maintained surfaces. Instead of losing its poise, it remains firmly planted, navigating with impressive flatness.
Porsche has already set a benchmark for ride and handling in the EV segment with the Taycan, and the GTS amplifies this achievement with improved steering precision and comfort suitable for daily driving. Among electric vehicles, only Lucid and Hyundai have approached the balance of EV weight and enjoyable handling—provided, of course, that you disable the Taycan’s active lane assist, which tends to steer the car back to the centerline even when it’s not crossing any lines.
Porsche Taycan GTS: A Mixed Blessing
The Taycan’s four-seat interior is designed to snugly accommodate larger individuals, with its 18-way adaptive sport seats offering customizable support via seat-side and touch screen controls. The rear seating may be less accommodating, particularly for anyone on the taller or larger side, though these seats can be heated for those who do manage to fit. As for the trunk space? Let’s just say it’s limited.
Nonetheless, many drivers find the Taycan’s close interior layout appealing. The GTS cabin, adorned in Race-Tex synthetic suede, exudes a somewhat futuristic feel, characterized by its minimalist and touchscreen-centric design. While synthetic leather comes as standard, Porsche offers a wide array of customization options, allowing customers to cover any surface in leather, choose colors, add stitches, or even finish parts in carbon fiber. However, one may quickly notice expenses add up, particularly through the narrowly-sized rear window.
The Taycan GTS is unlikely to attract budget-conscious buyers, with a **starting price of $149,895, including a destination fee of $1,995**. The base model includes features such as 20-inch wheels fitted with summer tires, 18-way power front seats, air suspension, Sport Chrono, a heated steering wheel, parking sensors, active lane control, ambient lighting, rear side airbags, and wireless smartphone charging.
The variant I tested came with an additional $40,310 worth of options. This includes $2,840 for the Slate Grey Neo paint, $2,920 for the 21-inch RS Spyder wheels and summer tires, $5,030 for a gray interior featuring 18-way front seats and heated rear seats, $7,150 for Porsche Active Ride, and $1,340 for rear-axle steering, plus several thousand more for Race-Tex, carbon, and aluminum trim. Additionally, it includes $1,710 for LED matrix headlights, nearly $6,000 for adaptive cruise control and a surround-view camera system along with a head-up display, $1,490 for a passenger-side display, and **a complimentary year of 30-minute charging** at Electrify America.
Efficiency enthusiasts may prefer the base Taycan, which prioritizes range, while those seeking speed might be drawn to the even more powerful and expensive Turbo GT. The GTS strikes a balance—although its breathtaking acceleration and handling challenge the norms of rational comparison.
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