The 761hp Porsche Taycan Turbo S Too Much? Review | 4K

[@JoeAchilles1]

Thanks for watching everyone! What's your favorite EV?

[@FilipFJ357]

BMW M5 F90 V8 biturbo (no ev for me 😉 )

[@shiraznasrullah4838]

My electric step

[@Watson1973]

GTS Sport Turismo Taycan is my current favourite EV but very little reviews are out there except press releases on the same red one. Maybe u can get ur hands on one for review and tell us what we are missing 🤪🤭

[@andyrclyde]

Another great video, I have my Taycan Sport Turismo rwd arriving early May, so really happy with what you have said 😀. Welcome to try it if you want?

[@joe718gt4]

Taycan... until the EV Macan comes out

[@markrhoden68]

I recently saw one of these accelerate hard off a set of light, it looked almost like a cartoon how flat and smooth it looked. I just dint think video does their speed justice. Mind boggling speed

[@joyj1461]

I mean it looks hella buttery when taking of on video...can't imagine what you saw😅

[@richardkennett4086]

The most amazing thing after 20k in a Taycan is how effortless the car is. The charging at home and about is never an issue. All Porsche owners get a card which gives you a discount at the Ionity stations so never cost so far more than £17 to charge. The ride quality I always say is the car in normal mode just levitates across the surfaces. The grip levels on the road are insane. The traction both in the dry and wet are to be frank insane. If Joe did the Porsche experience day in one he would be even more surprised what the car can do. The Tubo and Tubo S are just to quick for the road. The 4S is the pick for me, performance / range / comfort. Mine was the saloon but a Sport Turismo is now the best option! If you get out of a Taycan into say a BMW i4 M50, the BMW is nearly as quick but the steering is numb by comparison and the traction is nowhere near as good. But it is £40K less to buy optioned up. The Porsche is the best EV you can buy. Also loses no money over time so far! 4S range 220mile in winter up to 295 in the summer based on 14 months in the car! Quickest charge 10% to 90% in 17 minutes!

[@christianolsen9781]

It is super nice but slowest recharge of an ICE car is still just 3-4 minutes even with a huge tank.

[@chris-ok2hn]

@@christianolsen9781 but you can’t refill your ice at home like ev, so for your daily commute you probably have to recharge your car only on longer trips

[@protopigeon]

@@chris-ok2hn millions of people have no private parking / garage, we park in the street so home charging is not an option

[@chris-ok2hn]

@@protopigeon latern charging is also possible and you dont have to charge everyday to cover your daily commute.

[@protopigeon]

@@chris-ok2hn Lantern charging? I had to look it up - there's hardly any infrastructure for EVs in the UK and that's not about to change anytime soon imo

[@vindevhunta4905]

Best looking EV..ONE OF THE BEST LOOKING CARS TODAY ....

[@The_journeyy]

The look of these has grown on me and the amount of power these cars are packing is unbelievable 😳

[@Moscarblog]

It surprised me as well.. i used to hate it but now after driving one for 3 days i fell in love

[@BradInnes1]

Love your reviews Joe, I bought an M2C many years ago based on your reviews and each time you publish something new, I’m inspired to go and grab something new! Keep up the great work mate 👍

[@alexhodgkinson618]

Nice video Joe mate! Great content….hope you’re also making the most of that weather in the new X-Drive M3 😁👍

[@JoeAchilles1]

Cheers man! Yes had it out today before it's run in service on Monday 👌

[@alexhodgkinson618]

@@JoeAchilles1 wow that’s come round quick! Great that you’ve been able to get out and about for that kind of mileage already 👍 Cheers mate all the best

[@reggie861]

Hello Joe I own a Taycan Cross Turismo Turbo S the Apple cleaning cloth works great on the dash.

[@khaedundou2942]

It's those small things that i like about Joe, when acceleration explaining what his doing with his pedals and the condition

[@kburn]

I have one of these, the best car I have ever driven, with the worst entertainment and comms package I have ever seen

[@JasonWaterfalls13]

This is the ONLY EV I have any interest in. Big Porsche fan boy.

[@pauln0371]

The 4S is probably all the Taycan most people will probably need. The same can be said for an Audi E Tron GT which would probably be my pick of EV.

[@almostthere100]

You mean a VW ID4 with teeny badge changes for $14,000 extra 🤣?

[@martinboulden3540]

That car suits you ! Porsche rocks full stop.

[@aasimyousaf2455]

Porsche are leading the way in the automotive world and showing that EVs do have the potential to be dynamically impressive cars

[@nigelbradshaw8266]

It’s a one trick pony, I spoke to an owner who only talked about charging, batteries, range, route planning, etc. Driving is stressful enough without factoring in this additional layer of worry.

[@PorscheSweden]

I own a 2021 M3P and the drivetrain is so good it is just unreal. Never driven a Taycan before, but if that feel is transmitted along with all the goods from Porsche, it might be the perfect car ever

[@HEA77H]

Would take the sports turismo version of the Taycan all day but with a different spec. Those two tone white and black alloys will be a nightmare to keep pristine and don't look great in my opinion. Also the front end in the white looks like the cars trying to be the 5th member of KISS!

[@davidbillberg2203]

Love the Porsche! Well, here in Sweden the price is what is the deal here, let's say between the Taycan 4S and Turbo S. It differs 72000 pound between them. That's alot.

[@JoeAchilles1]

Wow that's a lot!

[@jbra5779]

🤯🤯

[@davidbillberg2203]

@@JoeAchilles1 Yes! I hope I got it right, not so used to different currencies. But it's 1 180 000 SEK for the Taycan 4S and 2 090 000 SEK for the Taycan Turbo S including VAT.

[@davidbillberg2203]

@@jbra5779 Haha yeah it's alot of $$$

[@smc2069]

My m140 was too fast for the public roads and landed me in trouble a couple times. Honestly on a public road 200bhp per tonne is all you need. On a track of course its a different matter. Couldn't be happier with my fiesta st I have no desire to go any faster there's so much more to a car than straight line speed. More power doesnt necessarily mean more enjoyment imo

[@1993j]

Currently in this predicament with my m140i 🤔 I'm really tempted to just get an e46 330ci in manual. I miss being able to drive a car hard and be semi-sensible. Call me boring, but flat-flooting an m140i through country roads feels way too dangerous to fully enjoy. Every reaction needs to be perfect with no hesitation, or you're in trouble.

[@orbitaljunkie]

I owned a Miata for 7 years. It was even modded for track. Never had a ticket. First year of M2 ownership and I got a speeding ticket lol

[@smc2069]

@@orbitaljunkie anything with ~400bhp and you're into license losing speeds alarmingly quickly 😵

[@peterwatson9047]

I went for a 175bhp per tonne 2 series partly for this reason. 72k miles now and still enjoying it.

[@hasangenc2922]

Its why EVs always just add more power. They deliver almost no driving experience or emotions, so they just add more power to compensate.

[@Thisismyhandle218]

The only thing wrong with this, is that it isn’t the Cross Turismo 😁 In terms of EV styling and general aesthetics alone, it’s beyond anything else you’ll find. If I had the cash I would have one in a heartbeat. Superb review Joe 👍🏻

[@Gays4Trump]

I bought a used one for 2020 $138k US, and really love it!

[@andrewmarsden1970]

Great review. I like the fact Joe normally likes the base model Porsches, which is real world for a few more people.

[@michaelherron4306]

Crazy money for saloon with compromised rear space and a pretty limited range.

[@steveberridge4648]

Brilliant review Joe. Seems to me the sweet spot of the recent Porsches you reviewed is that 992 GTS. Nearly as fast as the Taycan off the line but still rewarding at the legal limit with the noise and poise!! Also good point re electricity - £40 for 100 miles is equivalent to 18 mpg at current unleaded prices…..not so good !!

[@thedrivebygg]

Great video as always, you still missing the Z4 you had?

[@danhall5761]

Honestly think anything over 500 bhp is excessive in the UK, you’ll have more fun in a Fiesta ST or Yaris GR than a lot of the bigger cars

[@lukecummins9350]

While I don’t have a Taycan, I do have an electric car through work. In September, I swapped my BMW 335d for a VW id3 pro due to being offered what is effectively a free car thanks to current BIK rates on electric. My summary from my admittedly limited experience across models is to stay well clear of electric for a number of reasons. First off is range, mine is rated at 220ish miles which on the face of it sounds great however when it gets cold, it drops to as low as 175! I charge at work but do not have a charger at home which means over the weekends I’m constantly looking for public chargers. As Joe pointed out, they are often broken but also damn the expensive for the pleasure of wasting an hour of life… Trust me, this gets old very quickly. Beyond this, the car is dead to drive. For someone who lives cars, I’ve found nothing enjoyable about driving electric beyond slightly above average acceleration for the equivalent car. Save yourself the trouble and don’t do it! Rant over 😅

[@gavinhall4112]

Another insightful review. You're going from strength to strength buddy.

[@joelwafula7369]

Thanks for the wonderful content Joe! May I please ask what phone holder you use in this video? Thanks

[@ianmuir7746]

What will happen when the government no longer have the billions of revenue from petrol & diesel sales. I don’t think charging an EV will be cheap

[@simondeakin5961]

Excellent review Joe and as always. I'm now into my 2nd Taycan Turbo S. The 1st was the saloon and now it's the Cross Turismo as of January this year. Range? on 85% charge as recommended by Porsche in the saloon version the lower PCM screen indicated 185 miles. In my current Cross Turismo and with 85% charge again the PCM shows 158 miles. Yes the 8 and 5 are swapped over. Ok the seats have a massage function and there's about every option fitted to it (as was the saloon), why a 27 mile deficit for this shooting brake version? As you say though without a home charger it would be difficult to live with. Utterly outrageous acceleration for both and I can't tell a difference between the two. Thanks for the review. Great as always. Simon

[@peterkirton4580]

Joe. I drove that road last week.Fabulous

[@stephenlane9168]

Great video Buddy, they’re great, I love the Sport Tourismo version.

[@jonathanrobinson2628]

Incredible looking EV and certainly my pick if I won the lottery. Whether I'd be comfortable (at 6ft 8") is another matter. As you say though - so much more performance than is needed. Base spec, plus the options you mentioned and a couple hundred kilos more battery for more range would be perfect.

[@simbo52bn22]

You talk a lot of sense as ever Joe - great video

[@almostthere100]

There's vents, buttons, crap everywhere... and no central UI screen, not to mention no "Over the Air" updates, the Porsche batteries have a bad habit of repeatedly catching on FIRE, and the 200ish miles of range? Jeez...for 250% the cost of a Tesla Model S Plaid, with half the range, 50% SLOWER acceleration, about 60% of the cargo capacity, 4 vs 5 passenger, lousy public charging... the ONLY thing I give Porsche... is the ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS exterior styling... and maybe the brakes! 🤣

[@danielf_swe]

Yes! It’s an amazing car. But I miss some of the useful features that my previous Teslas offer. But the quality and handling is top of the line. 👍

[@astradala1845]

This car is miles better then Tesla’s any Tesla. Build quality isn’t even comparable

[@theorderofeli]

@@astradala1845 In another world from top to bottom. Teslas are a gadget/device. Taycan is an actual "car"

[@alexluke84]

I am trying to imagine how fast then the Gemera is...with much less weight and another 1000hp over this 😮😮😮

[@renatomarques264]

Great review!

[@abhishekdutta4673]

great review Joe.

[@richardbower8707]

Remember that electric _is_ fossil fuel (in Oxfordshire at least)... I really don't understand why more effort isn't being put into bio-fuel/e-fuel. The fuelling network already exists for it, so you don't have any range anxiety. Could you do a video looking at the reality of electric cars??

[@rezhaadriantanuharja3389]

The engines in power plant run much closer to their best efficiency point and we can actually make some changes to run them on the so called bio fuel, so the concept of electric car and bio fuel does not necessarily be separate. But even so, bio fuel have their challenges as well e.g. storage (water separation, biological growth on surface, etc.), and biofuel compete directly with foods for lands to grow. On the surface it may look like one is clearly better than the others but once we go to detail it’s much more complicated. I personally think that if we manage to create carbon neutral and sustainable battery life cycle, it will put an end to any internal combustion engine conversation, bio fuel or not.

[@hondacar]

No matter what people do, petrol suppliers and governments will want their share and they will control prices. At present people can charge their cars at home virtually free if they have solar panels but I'm sure governments(&suppliers) in the future will become very creative with introducing fees/levies.

[@tonixpto1]

Definitely my favorite Taycan is the GTS sportourismo.

[@daraghmorrissey]

Love this but would prefer it in two seater/two door form. Larger doors would work better and that back seat looks a bit too cramped. Can see why Porsche wouldn't do it (it might eat into their 911 brand).

[@christianolsen9781]

Beautiful car - just perfect proportions. But EVs are still too much of a compromise for me. Interesting too see what that looks like in 5 years though.

[@legacyjeetkunedo492]

What compromise?

[@tariqamin8283]

Great video Joe, could you share how you would spec this car?

[@sparkyUK]

"the simplicity" - then you try adjusting the direction of the air conditioning!

[@auchen888dolly8]

Outstanding review of a beautiful car think the 4s is enough

[@richardbower8707]

brilliant video. Thanks for the insight: really you'd want a Sport Turismo T ?? Its so wide!! how did you get on parking it at the supermarket? Did you just end up being antisocial and using two bays?

[@smwatson1512]

Cheaper as a company car than a 320D. Crazy world we live in.

[@brianiswrong]

And this is why the average company car user (who has no choice of car) gets the hump watching senior colleges jumping in their expensive EV and paying 90% less BIK than us ,and banging on about how much they save at every opportunity.

[@Buck3366]

My friend is still waiting for his. Seems like it’s late this year there’s been a hell of a delay sadly . Can’t wait to have a go 😄 Just noticed at 08:00 is that leg bolster looking like it’s creasing already?

[@fit_pharmd4830]

Super early! Comment # 2! Nice video!

[@JoeAchilles1]

Haha 👌👌

[@vomErsten]

Why is the aesthetic for EVs so universally antiseptic?

[@hasangenc2922]

Because they are EVs. Appliances, not beautiful pieces of engineering.

[@2bunphettered788]

Great points. 👍

[@MostCedric]

Premium price EV, not worth it, because EV has no uniqueness. Fuel is expensive now, but EV's public charging stations are not cheap at all (expect Tesla for now), sometimes you even have to pay the parking fee, ridiculous.

[@hasangenc2922]

Fax. Better get a basic small EV and a fun ICE car.

[@Bcfc-rv7yi]

Nahh would rather a slightly older lambo for that sort of money..

[@douchetimes]

Best EV

[@JoeAchilles1]

Yep incredible bit if kit!

[@hasangenc2922]

*only great EV

[@douchetimes]

@@hasangenc2922 best ev

[@nyc863]

there are so many SO SO MANY options that looking for a bargain taycan from someone with a change of heart is depressing. Here is a car, low miles it is at a significant discount, and has a shed load of options you don't want, and a ton more not optioned, that you would want. :( Can't do it.

[@itsLewis09]

Joe, what phone holder is that?

[@Blade1310]

Joe - please have a bit more consideration for your subscribers. That low winter sun shining through the windows and reflecting off your napper is too much! Great content as usual and if the lottery falls kindly the Taycan would be a potential purchase for me - lovely motor!

[@andresmattos7541]

Did I just see a porsche commercial or an honest review?

[@TBAGGZ1]

Perfection

[@peterclifton6312]

What a beast

[@masmainster]

It hasn't really got 85 litres of space in the front boot, not when it has to carry that rather large charging case around with it wherever it goes.

[@JoeAchilles1]

It doesn't, you would keep that bag of cables at home normally.

[@legacyjeetkunedo492]

Don’t be ridiculous. The case stays in your garage. When you charge outside, the station has its own cables. You have no idea what you’re talking about.

[@carllynch8798]

I love the noise these make ! But I’m not a fan of EV cars unfortunately but the government are really pushing for it. I will never get one.

[@legacyjeetkunedo492]

You don’t make any rational argument.

[@legacyjeetkunedo492]

The wagon ruins the sporty lines of the sedan. If you want a 4-door 911, get the sedan.

[@andrewbrown1727]

Nice

[@theRappinSpree]

How did you find the weight of the car affecting the driving dynamic? No mention of it in this video, but it was a big criticism of the i4 M50. Using that as the obvious BMW example for the channel.

[@ronniep9272]

Porsche always handle better than BMWs.

[@odinikita4821]

No need for cars to be this quick

[@Gentlemen_london_]

The support network for EV's is absolutely rubbish! I spent 2 hours waiting at a service station to charge one! And the cost of charging one is the same or more than petrol. And where do we all think electricity comes from? Lol.. 😂🙈

[@final_mile_music9713]

Don’t love the front end.

[@peterkirton4580]

£1.80 is cheap, I was charged £1.89.5!!

[@JoeAchilles1]

This was about three weeks ago!

[@peterkirton4580]

@@JoeAchilles1 Mine was last week

[@nivlekloen7437]

You are making comment on totally different cars with different purposes

[@court1188]

Let's be clear, leather is not nice. It is unnecessarily slaughtered animal when really good alternatives exist.

[@JoeAchilles1]

Good for you!

[@ryanwilkins7080]

It's Just

[@mariopedro2131]

TOP!!!

[@ElectroMusicLab]

👍👍👍

[@kristianspencer1978]

I’d rather the Audi rs etron.

[@jm9371]

1 billion HP is enough.

[@hardchemist]

I barely even watch any EV reviews, generally repulsed by the whole thing. Watching your take just reinforced that. Generating my energy as-needed with a gasoline or diesel mill is the way to go, at least for the foreseeable future. Maybe a 48V electric boost, but that's about it. The M240i Xdrive is looking like a riot, thanks for that review. I'd take that over this Taycan any day.

[@sandangcobo2154]

Joe why you sound so sad?

[@JoeAchilles1]

I'm not your typical helium high Car KZbinr.

[@PQV-8898]

Curious to see a drag race between this car and the Model S Plaid. Anyway what a beast of a car except the front end looks horrible with the ugly headlight design.

[@luisantunes1900]

Video shared in group Taycan: facebook.com/groups/taycanportugal/

[@JoeAchilles1]

Awesome 👌

[@eugenux]

heavy, ultra expensive, low(laughable) mileage/range; basically, a useless car good only for those who look just for brand recognition and brand association.

[@pherron7471]

I like it, but wonder about the appeal when everyone is all electric. The badging? Higher quality leather? I'd just get whatever sporty sedan Acura, Infiniti, or Lexus has for a lot less.

[@eugenux]

@@pherron7471 brand association. It is a Porsche.

[@pherron7471]

@@eugenux Yeah, I know. Aw man it's going to be weird. Fanboy wars in the future are going to be hilarious. "I have two electric motors." "Yeah I have four and they're low friction."

[@ronniep9272]

​@@pherron7471I guess handling is what will differentiate the sports cars from the other fast electrics.

[@Cernold]

Another review from Joe Fakeilles

[@JoeAchilles1]

Another video of mine you watched 👏 PS why do you like your own comments?

[@Birmingham_racing]

@@JoeAchilles1 think his obsessed with you it's not very healthy

[@CoopersSpecC]

@@JoeAchilles1 his dad should have wiped him on the curtains....

[@Cernold]

@@JoeAchilles1 why do you multiaccount to have any views on this boring channel?

[@end-game2030]

Ugly wheels.

[@haviiithelegogunner907]

Porsche is just gone in terms of automotive products. Insanely good cars. Splendid review 👍🏻

[@JoeAchilles1]

Agree and thank you 🙏

[@bignick2626]

Great review. I have a taycan rwd performance with air suspension , 20 inch wheels and the better range is useful for long trips.

[@steffydog]

Why don5 car companies have a self cleaning rear view camera, this seems so obvious, a mirror is so 1970,s. Come on peeps.

[@allseeing357]

Absolutely amazing thing, I'd have a Taycan over a Model S without even thinking (a sport tourismo though). I get the whole "too much performance" thing as well, was fortunate enough to get a ride in a Panamera 4 eHybrid Sports Turismo (Porsche Centre courtesy car lol) a while back, have been in some quick cars but it was just obscene - technically its a base model! Supposedly 4.4 to 62 but dont doubt launched it'd be sub 4 to 60. Porsche really do engineer some incredible machinery!

[@kreigerbailey3550]

Portland, JAMAICA in the Building !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@xcel1902]

X7

[@Birmingham_racing]

I do like these but obviously fuel cost is not an issue if you can afford one so I would buy a 911 everytime

[@robertcook2572]

The heaviest duck-billed platypus in the world

[@danhall5761]

Hand on heart my Audi TT was more fun than my Panamera GTS

[@sukrajsaini5457]

Brilliant review Joe! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@pgknighton]

Not heard of many Porsches where they can't do continually fast lap times due to overheating brakes.....🤔 Where did that come from? It's one of the things Porsches excel at....

[@JoeAchilles1]

2.5 tons, it's not rocket science.

[@pgknighton]

@@JoeAchilles1 until you try I would argue it's difficult to make a judgement. 😊

[@1stuardy]

Love the way he stands and holds his imaginary steeringwheel

[@JoeAchilles1]

Glad you love that ❤️

[@juliusperseus8612]

Would you use Metric Measures in the future ?