Porsche

Taycan Standard

Electric car · M1 · Updated 2026-03

The benchmark electric sports saloon — 270kW DC charging, sub-3s 0-100, unmatched driving feel.

Porsche Taycan Standard — electric car Ireland 2026
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€95,000 Guide price inc. VAT
574km WLTP ~455km real-world
574WLTP range km89kWh battery
455Real range kmIrish conditions est.
270Max DC kWFast charging
5.4s0–100 km/hAcceleration
€95,000PriceInc. 23% VAT
€120Motor tax/yrLowest BEV band

⚙️ Technical specifications

Battery capacity89 kWh
WLTP range574 km
Real-world range (Ireland)~455 km
Acceleration (0–100 km/h)5.4s
Top speed230 km/h
Torque345 Nm
DrivetrainAWD
Max DC charge rate270 kW
Max AC charge rate22 kW
ConnectorsCCS · Type 2
Boot capacity407 L
Seats4
Dimensions
Length4,963 mm
Width1,967 mm
Height1,378 mm
Battery warranty8 years / 160,000 km
CO₂ emissions0 g/km
🏁 WLTP range574km
🇮🇪 Real-world (Irish)~455km

Estimates based on mixed Irish motorway/urban driving. Actual range varies with speed, temperature, load and driving style.

Porsche highlights

800V PPE architecture
Co-developed with Audi — 270kW peak DC, fastest-charging EV at its price
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Taycan performance
Porsche's first EV — maintains the brand's driver-focused DNA
Ionity founding partner
3 years preferential Ionity pricing included with every Taycan

💰 Irish pricing & incentives

List price (inc. 23% VAT)€95,000
Guide price€95,000

ℹ️ The SEAI Private Car Grant does not apply — list price exceeds the €65,000 grant threshold. Business buyers may still benefit from the BIK OMV deduction of €20,000 in 2026. Always verify at seai.ie.

Motor tax €120/yr Home charger grant €300 BIK OMV −€20,000 (2026)
Estimated annual running costs (15,000km)
Home/depot charging (€0.24/kWh)~€558
Public charging (€0.49/kWh avg)~€1,140
Motor tax€120/yr
Saving vs petrol equivalent (€1.8/L)~€2,142/yr
💡 Cost comparison: At an Electric Ireland night rate of €0.24/kWh, 15,000km of driving in the Taycan costs approximately €558 in electricity — compared with ~€2,700 in petrol for an equivalent car.

🚘 Taycan — All Trims & Pricing Ireland 2026

All prices are guide prices. Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer.

Model / Trim Battery & Range Price
Taycan
Entry
89kWh · 574km €95,000
Taycan 4S AWD
AWD Performance
93kWh · 563km €115,000
Taycan GTS AWD
GTS
93kWh · 516km €135,000
Taycan Turbo S AWD
Turbo S
93kWh · 502km €185,000

Prices include 23% VAT. Net prices shown after SEAI Private Car Grant (€3,500 where list price < €65,000) and VRT relief (capped at actual VRT due — 7% of OMSP, max €5,000 up to €40k, max €2,500 up to €50k, nil above €50k). Business buyers: SEAI car grant not available — VRT relief only. Always verify at seai.ie.

🇮🇪 Taycan on Irish routes

Based on estimated real-world Irish driving range (mixed motorway, regional and urban).

🛣️ Dublin → Cork 260km · M8
✅ Single charge — 195km remaining
🛤️ Dublin → Galway 220km · M6
✅ Single charge — 235km remaining
🏝️ Dublin → Kerry 310km · M7/N21
✅ Single charge — 145km remaining
🌊 Dublin → Donegal 260km · N2/N14
✅ Single charge — 195km remaining
🔄 Cork → Dublin (return) 520km · Round trip
⚡ One rapid charge stop needed
🏠 Daily commute (avg) 50km · /day
✅ 9+ days between home charges

Based on ~455km estimated real-world range. Actual range varies with load, speed and conditions.

👥 Is the Taycan right for you?

First-time EV buyer✅ Excellent choice
Family with children⚠️ Check seating
Daily commuter (<100km)✅ Perfect
Intercity driving✅ Dublin–Cork on one charge
Towing (trailer/caravan)❌ Not rated for towing
Private buyer (SEAI + VRT)⚠️ Check eligibility at seai.ie
Company car / BIK saving⚠️ High-value car — check BIK basis with your accountant
AWD / off-road capability✅ AWD model
💡 Best for: Sports performance EV.

⚡ Charging guide

🏠 7.4kW home wallbox (0–100%)~13h
🏠 11kW three-phase (0–100%)~9h
🏢 22kW AC (0–100%)~5h
⚡ 50kW ESB ecars DC (10–80%)~75min
🚀 270kW DC ultra-fast (10–80%)~14min
Connectors (DC)CCS
Connectors (AC)Type 2
🔌 Irish networks: Compatible with ESB ecars, Ionity, EZO, Circle K and Applegreen via CCS. Porsche is a founding partner of Ionity. Taycan owners benefit from preferential Ionity pricing via Porsche Charging Service — included for 3 years.

Porsche includes 3 years of preferential Ionity pricing via the Porsche Charging Service with every new Taycan. With up to 270kW peak DC charging, the Taycan can add 100km of WLTP range in under 5 minutes at a 350kW Ionity station.

📐 Dimensions & practicality

Length4,963 mm
Width1,967 mm
Height1,378 mm
Boot capacity407 L
TowingNot rated
Seats4
Battery warranty8 years / 160,000 km
🔋 Battery warranty: 8 years / 160,000 km. Manufacturer covers against capacity loss below 70%.

❓ Frequently asked questions — Porsche Taycan Standard

The Porsche Taycan Standard has an Irish list price of €95,000 (including 23% VAT). The range starts from €95,000 list price. Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer and verify grant eligibility at seai.ie.
The Porsche Taycan Standard has a WLTP official range of 574km. In real-world Irish conditions — motorway speeds, Irish temperatures and typical mixed urban/rural driving — expect approximately 455km per charge. This is sufficient for Dublin to Cork (260km) on a single charge.
Yes. Company car drivers benefit from the BIK (Benefit in Kind) OMV deduction of €20,000 in 2026, significantly reducing taxable BIK on EVs. Combined with zero motor tax (€120/yr) and lower fuel costs versus petrol, the Porsche Taycan Standard is one of the most tax-efficient company cars in Ireland.
At 15,000km per year: home charging at a €0.24/kWh night rate costs approximately €558. Public charging at €0.49/kWh costs approximately €1,140. Add €120 motor tax. Compare to approximately €2,700 in petrol for an equivalent combustion car.
The Porsche Taycan starts above €100,000 in Ireland — well above the €60,000 SEAI Private Car Grant threshold. No SEAI grant applies. However, business buyers benefit from the BIK OMV deduction of €20,000 in 2026, significantly reducing the taxable benefit of a Taycan company car versus a petrol equivalent.
The Porsche Taycan Standard supports up to 270kW DC and 22kW AC charging. At a 7.4kW home wallbox, a full charge takes approximately 13 hours. At a 50kW ESB ecars rapid charger, 10–80% takes around 75 minutes. At the maximum 270kW DC rate, 10–80% takes approximately 14 minutes.
The Porsche Taycan Standard uses CCS (DC fast charging) and Type 2 (AC), compatible with all major Irish networks including ESB ecars, Ionity, EZO, Circle K and Applegreen.
Motor tax for the Porsche Taycan Standard is €120 per year — the lowest available band in Ireland (A1, 0g/km CO₂). All battery electric vehicles registered as private cars qualify for this rate, compared to €280–€700+/year for an equivalent petrol or diesel car.

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📐 Calculators for the Taycan
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A 4kWp home solar system generates approximately 3,400–3,800 kWh/year in Ireland — enough to cover 232–245km of free driving annually in the Taycan. Pair with a myenergi Zappi charger to automatically charge from surplus solar generation before it exports to the grid.

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