Porsche has made enhancements to its 2025 Taycan, aiming for greater range and faster charging, and has added more of what makes this electric sedan so alluring.
Regardless of how you evaluate it—and our experiences driving Taycans on Porsche’s Finnish ice track and alongside a Taycan Turbo GT confirm this—it stands out as one of the few EVs that effectively translates Porsche’s renowned attributes into the electric landscape.
Now, there’s a revised version reinforcing that assertion: the upgraded 2025 Taycan GTS.
If you believed the base Taycan’s electrifying acceleration and exceptional handling couldn’t possibly improve, it’s perfectly acceptable to reconsider. The GTS didn’t need enhancements in speed, refinement, luxury features, or pricing—but it delivers all that and then some.
This improvement comes from advanced technology, subtly indicating its upscale nature, which becomes evident as it zooms past you through the fog that enveloped north Georgia during my recent test drive.
Porsche offers the GTS in both a four-door sedan and Gran Turismo wagon format, with both utilizing an electric powertrain. This version features a standard 2-motor all-wheel-drive system, boasting a more robust rear motor, a reengineered inverter, and enhanced cooling, which together facilitate a superior charging capacity of up to 320 kW.
Equipped with a 105 kWh battery pack, the Taycan GTS’s performance approaches that of the pre-2025 Taycan Turbo. It delivers 596 horsepower—accessible through launch control and overboost mode, where software unlocks a net 690 horsepower, propelling the car to 60 mph in just 3.1 seconds, trimming 0.4 seconds off the previous Taycan GTS’s time. Porsche asserts a 0.7-second reduction in quarter-mile performance, now at 11.1 seconds.
With its upgraded drivetrain capabilities—the GTS is akin to achieving Diamond Medallion status—the Taycan GTS emits the engaging sounds characteristic of the Turbo model. It generates a synthetic exhaust note that’s especially pronounced at certain rev points, akin to an electrical pulse triggering a response—a feature that may please some drivers, even if it’s unnecessary for performance assessment.
I find myself tuning into the Sport Chrono drive modes and the push-to-pass feature as I navigate the Taycan adeptly through fog-laden, slippery switchbacks and around local vehicles. In drier conditions, I switch the drive mode for intense bursts of power that carve through the road with precision. Overtaking an 18-wheeler on a narrow back road becomes effortlessly achievable. Push-to-pass offers ten exhilarating seconds, after which its indicator dims, and normal driving resumes. This EV consumes slow-moving vehicles with the same ease I have with Swedish ginger cookies and espresso—without remorse.
Porsche has yet to disclose EPA-rated range, but the Taycan GTS features an economical drive mode that conserves energy so effectively it even disables the passenger-side digital display. Sport Turismo configurations may receive slightly lower ratings due to increased aerodynamic drag, but both models can recharge from 10-80% in just 18 minutes..
Porsche Taycan GTS: An EV Scalpel
The GTS excels in cornering dynamics. It tackles the challenging 15-degree hairpin turns that separate Atlanta from the small towns of north Georgia. Navigating even a few dozen miles can take hours without a performance vehicle.
The Taycan defies conventionality. In addition to the standard air suspension and 20-inch wheels of the base model, the GTS can be outfitted 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 minimize body lean and enhance stability through twists and turns.
With both “Active Ride Control” and carbon-ceramic brakes, the GTS gracefully navigated wet conditions. While it might not require the pricey brake upgrade—considering the efficacy of the standard cast-iron brakes—the suspension modifications imbue this sizeable EV with a sense of agility. In regular drive mode, it comfortably absorbs moderately bumpy roads with assertive damping while remaining responsive in twisty segments. In Sport+ mode, the tiniest vibrations communicate through the steering, as the Taycan GTS relinquishes its last hints of leniency for less-maintained routes. It remains composed and tracks remarkably flat without losing its poise.
Porsche has elevated the ride and handling of EVs with the Taycan, and the GTS expands upon this achievement with even sharper steering and a ride quality suitable for daily driving. Among electric vehicles, few—like Lucid and Hyundai—manage to balance the weight and enjoyable handling, particularly if you instruct the Taycan’s lane-keeping assistance to refrain from subtly guiding the car back toward the center when not crossing over double-yellow lines.
Porsche Taycan GTS: The Downsides
The Taycan’s four-seat interior snugly accommodates larger occupants, with its 18-way adaptive sport seats offering customizable comfort through side controls and touchscreen interfaces. However, the backseat remains more suited for smaller individuals or anyone within the “big-and-tall” demographic. Rear seat heating is available for those who fit. Cargo space? It’s limited.
Nonetheless, the feel of intimacy within the Taycan’s cabin often wins drivers over. Wrapped in Race-Tex synthetic suede, the GTS interior radiates a bit of a concept-car vibe, being sleek and largely touchscreen-operated. While synthetic leather is standard, Porsche offers extensive customization options, from leather to unique paint schemes, stitching, and carbon-fiber accents. One may find the rear window’s size reminiscent of a small Band-Aid, signaling how quickly expenses can accumulate.
The Taycan GTS isn’t aimed at those who are budget-conscious, with a base price starting at $149,895, including $1,995 for destination fee. Standard features include 20-inch wheels with summer tires, 18-way power front seats, air suspension, Sport Chrono package, heated steering wheel, parking aids, active lane control, ambient lighting, rear side airbags, and wireless smartphone charging.
My test model came with $40,310 in options, encompassing $2,840 for the Slate Grey Neo paint, $2,920 for the 21-inch RS Spyder wheels and summer tires, $5,030 for the gray interior with heated rear seats, $7,150 for the Porsche Active Ride system, $1,340 for rear-axle steering, along with a few thousand for Race-Tex and carbon-aluminum trim, $1,710 for LED matrix headlights, around six grand for adaptive cruise control, a surround-view camera system, a head-up display, and $1,490 for a passenger-side display screen. There’s also a complimentary year of 30-minute charging at Electrify America.
Efficiency enthusiasts might gravitate toward the base Taycan for its optimal range capability while performance lovers could be drawn to the even faster and pricier Turbo GT. The GTS strikes a balance—though its astounding acceleration and grip can make other vehicles seem less sensible by comparison.
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