In the United States, the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the 2025 Taycan Turbo GT, including the Weissach package, stands at a hefty $230,000, alongside a $1,995 delivery, processing, and handling fee. While this might seem exorbitant, there’s more beneath the surface.
Let’s rewind to earlier this year when Porsche unveiled the 2025 Taycan with a mid-cycle refresh, boasting numerous enhancements. Not visibly apparent from the exterior, nor entirely within the interior where upgrades are primarily functional and anticipated, the true magic lies beneath the surface.
Porsche has overhauled nearly every aspect – from efficiency and range to battery capacity and charging speed. Most notably, there’s an uptick in horsepower, amplifying the electric stable’s prowess.
Though it doesn’t manifest as a complete redesign, Porsche has seldom favored mid-cycle revolutions. Nonetheless, beneath the skin, a revolution is underway. For buyers of the 2025 model year, Porsche offers a ‘sleeper’ EV, delivering superior acceleration, extended range, and enhanced performance.
Even the base model receives a substantial power bump to 483 horsepower, coinciding with a noteworthy rise in MSRP.
As a result, there are no longer any Taycan models under the $100,000 threshold in the United States when factoring in the destination fee. Unlike Tesla, whose entry prices in the ‘pricing wars’ have consistently ascended, Porsche maintains an upward trajectory, bolstering profits annually.
At the pinnacle, the 2025 Taycan Cross Turismo Turbo S and the standard Turbo S sedan exceed the $210,000 mark, a leap from the outgoing models priced below $200,000.
However, the considerable MSRP is justified by the substantial power increase. These models now feature up to 938 horsepower, paired with a larger 105-kWh battery pack and expedited DC charging capabilities, setting a new benchmark. According to the company, the real-world range has reached an impressive 365 miles (587 km).
With these enhancements, Porsche positions its Taycan Turbo S to vie for the title of the world’s fastest EV.
It’s not merely about claiming supremacy but also securing a position among the swiftest and most potent series-production cars globally, alongside competitors like the 1,020-hp Tesla Model S Plaid and the 1,234-hp Lucid Air Sapphire.
Notably, the Taycan Cross Turismo Turbo S stands out, departing from the conventional luxury sedan archetype to carve its niche in the EV segment.
Contrary to initial assumptions, the pre-production facelifted Taycan that set a new Nürburgring Nordschleife lap record for EVs during development trials was a distinct variant. Finally, Porsche crowns the 2025 Taycan lineup with the debut of the Turbo GT and Turbo GT with Weissach package, both packing over 1,000 horsepower.
In both versions, delivering over 1,000 horsepower, the 2025 Porsche Taycan Turbo GT emerges as a direct rival to the 1,020-hp Tesla Model S Plaid and even the 1,234-hp Lucid Air Sapphire, boasting two key advantages.
Enabled by the new ten-second Attack Mode or Porsche’s “peak power measurement method,” the Turbo GT surpasses any Plaid with up to 1,092 horsepower. Daily driving conditions warrant 777 hp, ensuring exceptional performance on regular terrain.
Should a Plaid approach without time to activate Attack Mode, only relying on Launch Control, the Turbo GT matches Tesla’s formidable Plaid with 1,019 horsepower.
Despite a significantly higher price tag, the Turbo GT, costing $230,000 before factoring in the delivery fee, is positioned just below the $249,000 Lucid Air Sapphire. Porsche’s strategic pricing underscores Tesla’s continued advantage over traditional OEMs, offering a compelling value proposition.