Verified year comparison
What changed on the Porsche Taycan?
Compare only the features our editors have verified. A blank cell does not prove the vehicle lacks a feature—it means the cited guide does not cover that year.
Official configuration changes
Powertrain and efficiency by researched year.
This table compares the complete EPA-tested configuration set for each researched year, independently of feature-guide coverage.
| Year | Configurations | Powertrains | Driven wheels | Combined MPG | Combined MPGe | Maximum EV range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | Electric | AWD, RWD | Not listed | 77–93 MPGe combined | Not listed |
| 2024 | 12 | Electric | AWD, RWD | Not listed | 75–83 MPGe combined | Not listed |
| 2023 | 12 | Electric | AWD, RWD | Not listed | 75–83 MPGe combined | Not listed |
| 2022 | 12 | Electric | AWD, RWD | Not listed | 70–83 MPGe combined | Not listed |
| 2021 | 10 | Electric | AWD, RWD | Not listed | 70–79 MPGe combined | Not listed |
| 2020 | 3 | Electric | AWD | Not listed | 68–69 MPGe combined | Not listed |
Documentation matrix
Verified feature coverage
Scroll horizontally on a phone. Select two years above to highlight them and see the documented differences.
| Feature and equipment note | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Activate Plug & Charge for Automatic Station AuthenticationVerified by Ask Porsche for Taycan model years 2021 and later; this record is limited to catalog years 2021–2024 and requires the compatible software/onboard-charger versions Porsche lists. | Not covered by this guide | Covered by this guide | Covered by this guide | Covered by this guide | Covered by this guide | Not covered by this guide |
| Activate Plug & Charge in PCMPlug & Charge applies to Taycan model years 2021-present when the required software, onboard-charger hardware, certificate and compatible station are present. | Covered by this guide | Not covered by this guide | Not covered by this guide | Not covered by this guide | Not covered by this guide | Not covered by this guide |
| Activate Porsche Charging Service and Add PaymentThe U.S. 2025 Taycan receives a one-year Porsche Charging Service Inclusive Period beginning on the vehicle purchase date, subject to program terms. | Covered by this guide | Not covered by this guide | Not covered by this guide | Not covered by this guide | Not covered by this guide | Not covered by this guide |
| Combine a Charging Profile With a Departure TimerApplies exactly to U.S.-market Porsche Taycan model years 2020–2024. Porsche states profile and timer functions are available only during AC charging. | Not covered by this guide | Covered by this guide | Covered by this guide | Covered by this guide | Covered by this guide | Covered by this guide |
| Enable the Charging Planner and Route Through Charging StopsPorsche Charging Planner applies to Taycan model years 2020-present; the 2025 vehicle can also set charge-point-operator preferences in its settings. | Covered by this guide | Not covered by this guide | Not covered by this guide | Not covered by this guide | Not covered by this guide | Not covered by this guide |
| Set a Departure Charge Target and Preconditioning TimerThis Charging Timer flow applies to Taycan model year 2025 and requires My Porsche access plus vehicle connectivity. | Covered by this guide | Not covered by this guide | Not covered by this guide | Not covered by this guide | Not covered by this guide | Not covered by this guide |
| Start a Public Charging Session From My PorscheApplies to Porsche Charging Service stations that support activation through My Porsche; the article covers all Porsche electric vehicles. | Covered by this guide | Not covered by this guide | Not covered by this guide | Not covered by this guide | Not covered by this guide | Not covered by this guide |
Important: this matrix compares published documentation coverage, not every factory option. The equipment/trim control filters the scope labels recorded on guides; it is not a factory build matrix. Confirm an individual vehicle in its window sticker, owner portal or dealer build record.