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VFACTS: All-electric Porsche Taycan falls from first to third in category during April

The most recent results reflect a lack of local supply rather than a lack of demand, according to the manufacturer.


The Porsche Taycan electric sedan – which two months ago topped sales charts outright in the ‘Large Car over $70,000’ category – dropped to third place during April 2021, behind the Mercedes-Benz E-Class (106) and BMW 5 Series (69).

Just 48 examples of the zero-emission four-door were reported as sold, down from an impressive 161 the month prior.

However, according to a spokesperson for the German sports car brand, the latest results represent a lack of supply rather than a lack of demand: "At the moment we’re trying to fill quit a significant backlog of orders, and working very closely with our factories in Germany to do that.

"We don’t expect supply to free up significantly until the Cross Turismo [off-road wagon] variant arrives sometime in September or October."

The Taycan is currently offered in three guises locally: the 4S all-wheel drive, mid-spec Turbo, and range-topping Turbo S.

The Cross Turismo will follow by October 2021, with an entry-level rear-wheel-drive sedan variant on the cards for 2022.

Two battery sizes are available depending on variant, offering 79.2kWh and 93.4kWh respectively.

In flagship form (Turbo S with the 93.4kWh battery pack), the 2140kg sedan sends a mammoth 560kW/1050Nm to the road, allowing the benchmark 0-100km/h sprint to be completed in a claimed 2.8 seconds (however CarAdvice’s own real-world testing has seen that figure drop as low as 2.4 seconds).

The 2021 Porsche Taycan is priced from $190,400 before on-road costs in Australia in entry-level guise. The Turbo S starts at $338,500 plus on-road costs.


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William Davis

William Davis has written for Drive since July 2020, covering news and current affairs in the automotive industry. He has maintained a primary focus on industry trends, autonomous technology, electric vehicle regulations, and local environmental policy. As the newest addition to the Drive team, William was brought onboard for his attention to detail, writing skills, and strong work ethic. Despite writing for a diverse range of outlets – including the Australian Financial Review, Robb Report, and Property Observer – since completing his media degree at Macquarie University, William has always had a passion for cars.

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