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Porsche Taycan vs Tesla Model S
Two of the most cross-shopped electric cars, compared on EPA test data and verified prices. Updated October 2026.
2025 Porsche Taycan
2026 Tesla Model SSide by side
| 2025 Porsche Taycan | 2026 Tesla Model S | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP | $105,800 | $94,990 |
| EPA range | 318 mi | 410 mi |
| Efficiency | 92 MPGe | 124 MPGe |
| Battery (usable) | 105.0 kWh | 95.0 kWh |
| Max DC fast charging | 320 kW | 250 kW |
| DC charge per 100 mi | ~7 min | ~7 min |
| EPA fuel cost / year | $800 | $600 |
| Fuel cost / mile | $0.05 | $0.04 |
| 5-yr fuel savings | $8,000 | $9,000 |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
What the numbers say
- 2026 Tesla Model S goes farther: 410 vs 318 mi of EPA range.
- 2026 Tesla Model S costs less up front: $10,810 less ($94,990 vs $105,800 starting MSRP).
- 2026 Tesla Model S is more efficient: 124 vs 92 MPGe combined — cheaper miles every day you drive it.
- 2026 Tesla Model S is cheaper to fuel: $600 vs $800 a year (EPA estimate).
Questions, answered
Which has more range, the Porsche Taycan or the Tesla Model S?
The 2026 Tesla Model S: 410 vs 318 miles of EPA range.
Which is cheaper, the Porsche Taycan or the Tesla Model S?
The 2026 Tesla Model S, starting at $94,990 MSRP before destination (vs $105,800). Prices verified by hand.
Which charges faster, the Porsche Taycan or the Tesla Model S?
The 2025 Porsche Taycan, peaking at 320 kW DC (vs 250 kW). Real-world peaks vary with battery temperature.
Specs: U.S. EPA via fueleconomy.gov, model years 2025–2027. Prices are verified starting MSRP before destination. Charging figures are manufacturer ratings for the quickest trim.