The Porsche Taycan range will soon be
joined by another version that will slot under the Taycan 4S as a base variant,
according to Car Magazine. This will serve as an entry-level variant that will
be offered in a rear-wheel-drive layout, and offer a more accessible entry
point to Porsche’s fully electric range.
As such, China will likely be the first
market to receive the base-model Taycan, and the reference to weather
conditions suggest that the base 2WD is less likely to enter European markets.
This could be one for Malaysia when the time comes, as the Taycan has been
slated for arrival on our shores this year.
At present, the Taycan range kicks off
with the 4S that features all-wheel-drive via its dual-motor configuration,
where the more potent of two options is powered by the Performance Plus battery
for a total output of 571 PS and up to 463 km of battery range.
Pricing for the base Taycan has yet to be
confirmed by Porsche, though it is likely to maintain a similar margin between
the 2WD and AWD versions of the 911 Carrera, or around 6,000 euros less than the 105,607 euros starting price for the Taycan 4S at its
debut, suggested Car Magazine.
