These are standard specifications for the 2020 Porsche Taycan 4S, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024
Features
| Drive Type : | AWD (standard), Rear Wheel |
| Price : | MSRP: $103,800-110,380 |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 3.8 seconds. |
| Top Speed : | 155 mph | 249.395 km/h |
| Coefficient of Drag : | 0.22 |
Engine & Transmission
| Electric | |
|---|---|
| Power : | 522 HP (384.192 KW) |
Production Figures
| Total Porsche Production for 2020 : | 57,294 |
| 2020 Porsche Taycan 4S | |
Dimension(s)
coupe
| Cargo Volume : | 13 cu. ft. |
| Doors : | 2 |
Handling
| Brakes | |
|---|---|
| Front Brake Size : | 360.0 mm | 14.173 in. |
| Rear Brake Size : | 358.0 mm | 14.095 in. |
Recall
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 24V215000 |
| Summary | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Taycan, Taycan 4 Cross Turismo, 2020-2023 Taycan 4S, Taycan Turbo S, 2021-2022 Taycan 4S Cross Turismo, 2022 Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo, 2022-2023 Taycan GTS, 2023 Taycan GTS Sport Turismo, and 2020-2021 Taycan Turbo vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery modules. |
| Consequence | A short circuit in the battery increases the risk of a fire. |
| Remedy | Owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the repair has been completed. Dealers will replace the affected modules in the high-voltage battery, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed May 17, 2024. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ARA4. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 24V217000 |
| Summary | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Taycan, 2020-2024 Taycan 4S, Taycan Turbo, 2021-2023 Taycan 4 Cross Turismo, 2022-2023 Taycan 4S Cross Turismo, Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo, 2023 Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo, 2022-2024 Taycan GTS, Taycan GTS Sport Turismo, and 2020-2023 Taycan Turbo S vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery modules. |
| Consequence | A short circuit in the battery increases the risk of a fire. |
| Remedy | Owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the repair has been completed. Dealers will analyze the battery data and replace the high-voltage battery modules as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed May 17, 2024. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ARA5. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 23V176000 |
| Summary | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020 Taycan Turbo, 2021 Taycan, Taycan 4S Cross Turismo, 2022 Taycan, Taycan Turbo, Taycan GTS, Taycan 4 Cross Turismo, Taycan 4S Cross Turismo, 2020-2022 Taycan 4S and Taycan Turbo S, and 2023 Taycan vehicles. When there is an unbelted passenger, the seat belt warning light and audible chime will not activate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, 'Occupant Crash Protection.' |
| Consequence | A malfunctioning seat belt warning system may not alert the passenger to buckle their seat belt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 16, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APA2. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:CABLE/CORD:ONBOARD |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 23V841000 |
| Summary | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling various models and model years. Please see the recall report for a list of the included vehicles. When using the industrial 220V/240V plug at the 100% charge setting, some home power outlets may be incapable of handling the electrical current required to utilize the compact charging system, causing the outlet or charging cable to overheat. |
| Consequence | An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire. |
| Remedy | Owners are advised not to use the 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable and only use the 110V home charging cable or public charging stations. Dealers will supply a new 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable with an incorporated temperature sensor, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed February 9, 2024. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available, anticipated mid-2024. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APB6. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
Data updated June 2024
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Q: How fast is the 2020 Porsche Taycan 4S? A: The 2020 Porsche Taycan 4S has a top speed of 155 mph. Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2020 Porsche Taycan 4S? A: The 2020 Porsche Taycan 4S was a coupe.Q: How much did the 2020 Porsche Taycan 4S cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2020 Porsche Taycan 4S had an MSRP of $103,800 - $$110,380 (USD).Q: How many vehicles did Porsche produce in 2020? A: Porsche produced 57,294 automobiles in 2020.Q: What engine did the 2020 Porsche Taycan 4S have? A: The engine powering the 2020 Porsche Taycan 4S was a Electric 522 HP (384.192 KW).