WHY THIS 3-YEAR-OLD EV IS A SMARTER BUY THAN A NEW ONE

If you're in the market for an electric vehicle (EV), you may have seen that some come with an expensive price tag. This isn't out of the ordinary, with the average price of EVs sitting at $55,105. These prices can go even higher with cars from mainstream brands such as Rivian or Lucid Motors. One of the biggest downsides to buying new is depreciation, with up to 20 percent flying out the window within the first year. Buying one used will allow the previous owner to handle most of the depreciation, allowing you to come in later for the desirable model.

Typically, in the automotive world, the further you go back, the more you'll save. Of course, you'll run into models with extra mileage and possibly poorly maintained. That's why a three-year-old electric vehicle is the sweet spot, allowing you to get into a vehicle that doesn't pack too heavy mileage, has a more affordable price tag, and, above all, is still relatively new.

In order to give you the most up-to-date and accurate information possible, the data used to compile this article was sourced from various manufacturer websites and other authoritative sources, including Edmunds, FuelEconomy.Gov, and KellyBlueBook.

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Why The 2022 Porsche Taycan Is A Smarter Option

There are going to be plenty of models that this topic would fall into, but one that might not cross too many people's minds is the Porsche Taycan. For starters, like any Porsche, the Taycan carries an expensive price tag. Looking at the prices in 2022, you could pick up this electric sedan for around $84,050 for the base and $186,350 for the Turbo S. This is probably dedicated to car enthusiasts because the Taycan is one of the handful of electric vehicles out on the market that is centered around performance.

Yes, the majority of electric vehicles offer quick 0-60 mile-per-hour sprints, but the Taycan comes with all the performance tidbits such as beefed-up suspension, aerodynamic enhancements, "big boy" brakes, and many more. So it makes sense for some to go the route of buying used to save money.

You Can Expect A Hefty Discount

The 2022 Porsche Taycan has depreciated significantly over the last three years, making it a perfect candidate for a performance EV. The original price for the base model, the "Taycan", was $84,050. Today, you can now expect an average price of $69,425. The next step up to the base model is the 4S, which came with a starting price of $105,150 but dropped to $87,437. The higher models will be trickier to track since they are the more sought-after ones but seem to be a better steal with their price discounts.

Regarding the last three trims, the GTS depreciated by $21,475, putting it around $111,275. The Turbo came with an MSRP of $152,250 and deprecated even more with $28,219, putting its average price tag at $124,031. For the last, and possibly the best trim, the Turbo S, you can expect to pick that bad boy up for $153,719.

2022 Porsche Taycan New And Used Prices

MSRP

Average Price Today

Base

$84,050

$69,425

4S

$105,150

$87,437

GTS

$132,750

$111,275

Turbo

$152,250

$124,031

Turbo S

$186,350

$153,719

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The Interior Looks As Sleek As A New One

There are various reasons why the Porsche Taycan is a desirable electric vehicle. This EV has been out since 2020, and all the years have shown a new look on EVs, thanks to Porsche. This iconic German car brand is notorious for its roots in automotive racing and models centered around performance, and Porsche kept those traits on the Taycan. One of the main showstoppers on the Taycan is the interior.

The 2022 Porsche Taycan delivers a driver-focused cockpit with lavish materials and all the fancy technology you could want. Of course, it would take too long to discuss every feature shown on the Taycan, but the main takeaway is that this electric car was built with true drivers in mind.

Like many EVs, the Taycan keeps things simple in the cabin, creating a modest but sporty aesthetic. Porsche is known for its wide array of personalization, which either focuses on luxury or sporty, and this can be said for the 2022 Taycan. The downside to buying used or wanting certain features, especially for the Taycan, is that hundreds of these models will come with different configurations, making it hard to mark all the boxes off. But this can be seen as a bonus because it's clear that Porsche makes it so that every one of their models is unique in its own way.

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An Exterior That Will Age Like Fine Wine

Like the interior, the other characteristic that most people were won over by is its design. This may sound like a Porsche advertisement, which it isn't, but design is one area that this car brand almost nails every time. Most electric vehicles can be spotted a mile away, sharing many of the same designs and contours, but the Taycan falls perfectly with its existing lineup compiled with gasoline-operated models.

The Taycan comes in three configurations: the Taycan, Cross Turismo, and Sport Turismo. The main difference is that both the Cross and Sport Turismos boast a sleek hatchback design in the rear, whereas the Taycan trims showcase a sportier look in the back minus the hatchback. Depending on the trim, the Taycan can come equipped with active aero, such as a rear spoiler and side skirts. You can opt for the extra-large panoramic sunroof for the more practical models. Similar to its interior features, the Porsche Taycan will come in a variety of configurations, changing the exterior design to the designated trim.

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The 2022 Porsche Taycan Makes Up To 750 Horses

Here is arguably the most important area for the 2022 Taycan, which is what it offers in terms of performance. The base Taycan is the only model with rear-wheel drive, producing 402 horsepower and 254 pound-feet of torque. The 4S and the rest utilize an all-wheel drive drivetrain, allowing the 4S to raise the bar with its 522 horsepower and 472 pound-feet of torque.

The middle trim, the GTS, produces 590 horsepower and 479 pound-feet of torque. The second-to-last trim, the Turbo, increases the horsepower a bit with its 607 horsepower and 626 pound-feet of torque. The last, and maybe the best trim on the Taycan, the Turbo S, ends it out with 750 horsepower and 774 pound-feet of torque.

2022 Porsche Taycan Performance Specifications

Taycan

Taycan 4S

Taycan GTS

Taycan Turbo

Taycan Turbo S

Horsepower W/ Overboost

402 HP

522 HP

590 HP

607 HP

750 HP

Torque

254 LB-FT

472 LB-FT

479 LB-FT

626 LB-FT

774 LB-FT

Transmission

Two-Speed Auto

Two-Speed Auto

Two-Speed Auto

Two-Speed Auto

Two-Speed Auto

Driveline

Rear-Wheel Drive

All-Wheel Drive

All-Wheel Drive

All-Wheel Drive

All-Wheel Drive

0-60 MPH

5.1 Seconds

3.8 Seconds

3.5 Seconds

3.0 Seconds

2.6 Seconds

Top Speed

142 MPH

155 MPH

155 MPH

161 MPH

161 MPH

Battery

79.2-kWh

79.2-kWh

93.4-kWh

93.4-kWh

93.4-kWh

Range

200-225 Miles

199-227 Miles

233-246 Miles

204-212 Miles

201-202 Miles

Fuel Economy (Combined)

75-79 MPGe

75-79 MPGe

80-83 MPGe

72-73 MPGe

70-73 MPGe

Original MSRP

$84,050

$105,150

$132,750

$152,250

$186,350

One Of The Few Performance-Focused EVs On The Market

As stated earlier, the Porsche Taycan is one of the handful of EVs that are centered around performance. The base and 4S still give you that edge but won't be as competitive as its higher trims. In comparison, the closest rivals to the Taycan are the Lucid Air, Tesla Model S, and Mercedes EQS. All three of these models come with crazy horsepower, with the Tesla Model S Plaid and Lucid Air Sapphire coming with more, but the Taycan gives that extra edge with all its components being built for performance. For your information, the Lucid Air Sapphire makes 1,234 horses, the Model S Plaid 1,020 horses, and the Mercedes-AMG EQS 751 horses.

The Only Downside Is Its Limited Range

If you're looking for any downsides to the Taycan, it would likely be its range. While you could say, "No one is buying a performance-based Porsche for the added range", this isn't the case for everyone, and there are electric vehicles out there with more power and range. The 2022 Porsche Taycan offers ranges from 199 to 246 miles. This isn't atrociously bad, but it isn't as competitive either.

For the more affordable trims, the base, and the 4S, you can expect an overall range of 200 to 227 miles. For the sportier trims, they'll offer an overall range of 201 to 246 miles. The GTS offers the most, with the upgraded performance battery, offering 246 miles. The 2022 Porsche Taycan has a lot to unpack and is an electric vehicle that may only interest a certain type of person. If you're looking for an EV that offers performance, luxury, and breathtaking designs, then this EV may be worth looking into.

2025-01-18T04:03:44Z