- Likely to be offered with two battery pack options
- Will be Porsche’s first electric offering in India
Porsche India is all set to introduce its first electric model in India. To be launched tomorrow, the Porsche Taycan will be a four-door electric saloon and will lock horns with the recently launched Audi e-tron GT.
Available in four trims – Taycan, Turbo, Turbo S, and 4S, the Taycan is globally offered with a choice of two battery packs. Although it is not yet known whether India will get all the variants, the internationally offered battery sizes include a 79.2kWh standard and a 93.4 kWh performance battery. The former feeds the electric motors to generate 322bhp while the latter puts out 375bhp. The Taycan supports AC as well as DC charging.
In terms of design and styling, the Taycan sits low to the ground and has a sloping bonnet. The pronounced shoulders, tapering roofline, and the LED tail lamps in the wide layout are all part of the classic Porsche design. Inside, the Taycan is feature-laden with features such as two-zone climate control, electrically adjustable seats, multi-function sports steering wheel, a 10.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system with smartphone connectivity, a curved digital instrument cluster, and more.
We expect Porsche to price the Taycan between Rs 2 to Rs 3 crore (ex-showroom). The sports saloon will be an alternative to the Audi e-tron GT and the electric eSUVs that include Mercedes-Benz EQC, Jaguar I-Pace, and the Audi e-tron.
