2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo Gets A Disappointing EPA Range Of 201 Miles

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced that the 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo can travel just 201 miles (323 km) over the combined cycle.

Since the Taycan was unveiled back in September, the German car manufacturer has been publicizing the car’s ability to travel up to 280 miles (450 km) over the WLTP cycle used in Europe, and the EPA figure of 201 miles puts the high-priced Taycan Turbo at the lower end of the current EV market.

To put this figure into perspective, it’s worth noting that the Audi E-Tron has a similarly low 204 miles (328 km) of EPA-estimated range. Other popular EVs on the market like the Nissan Leaf, Chevrolet Bolt, and Tesla Model 3 Standard Range can travel for 226 miles (363 km), 259 miles (416 km), and 220 miles (354 km) on a single charge respectively.

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Speaking with The Verge after the EPA published its range figure, a Porsche spokesperson said it is “lower than what we were anticipating… but it is what it is.”

While a range figure of 201 miles doesn’t read particularly well in the United States, those in the market for a Porsche Taycan Turbo should understand that, in certain driving scenarios, that figure can be exceeded. In fact, Jalopnik reports that Porsche recently had the vehicle’s range independently tested by the AMCI who estimated the EV’s combined average range to be 275 miles (442 km).

The Taycan Turbo’s lackluster range is somewhat mitigated by the fact that it is the fastest-charging EV on the market, as it’s capable of being charged to 80 per cent capacity in just 22.5 minutes through a 270 kW charger.