Porsche Taycan 4S
The Taycan 4S is widely considered the sweet spot of the Taycan lineup: 490 hp with overboost, all-wheel drive, 0–100 km/h in 4.0 seconds, and the Performance Battery Plus as standard. It adds upgraded electric motors and sport air suspension over the Taycan 4. Available as Sedan, Sport Turismo, and Cross Turismo.
Key Specs
- Power: 490 hp (530 hp overboost)
- Drivetrain: AWD
- 0–100 km/h: 4.0 sec
- Battery: Performance Battery Plus (105 kWh)
Our 2026 Porsche Taycan 4S Rating
FORPORSCHE RATING: 8/10
Pros
536 hp marks a significant performance step; sub-4s 0-60 mph with launch control; upgraded brakes over lower variants; feels genuinely quick in real-world driving.
Cons
Notable price jump over Taycan 4; slightly lower range; exterior appearance is identical to lesser variants.
Verdict
Where the Taycan transitions from sports sedan to proper performance car. Recommended for buyers who want serious pace without stepping into Turbo territory.
Porsche Taycan Powertrain Guide
- Taycan (Base): 1x motor (RWD) / 402 hp / 254 lb-ft / 0-60: 4.8 sec
- Taycan 4: 2x motors (AWD) / 402 hp / 302 lb-ft / 0-60: 4.5 sec
- Taycan 4S: 2x motors (AWD) / 536 hp / 472 lb-ft / 0-60: 3.7 sec
- Taycan GTS: 2x motors (AWD) / 690 hp / 582 lb-ft / 0-60: 3.1 sec
- Taycan Turbo: 2x motors (AWD) / 670 hp / 626 lb-ft / 0-60: 3.0 sec
- Taycan Turbo S: 2x motors (AWD) / 750 hp / 774 lb-ft / 0-60: 2.4 sec
- Taycan Turbo GT: 2x motors (AWD) / 1,019 hp / 914 lb-ft / 0-60: 1.9 sec
- Cross Turismo (4): 2x motors (AWD) / 469 hp / 0-60: 4.3 sec
- Sport Turismo (GTS): 2x motors (AWD) / 690 hp / 582 lb-ft / 0-60: 3.1 sec