Porsche Taycan Wins Car and Driver’s EV of the Year

There’s no shortage of contenders in the electric vehicle space today. But while most EVs lean into futuristic tech or promise hands-free commuting, Porsche had a different vision with the Taycan: build an electric car that drives like a Porsche. Five years on, it’s clear — mission accomplished.

This year, the 2025 Porsche Taycan has officially been named Car and Driver’s EV of the Year. In a market packed with innovation, that’s no small feat. The Taycan didn’t win because it’s the fastest, flashiest, or most futuristic. It won because it delivers what enthusiasts crave: precision engineering, connection to the road, and a driving experience that refuses to compromise. It just happens to be electric.

Performance-First, As Always

The Taycan isn’t trying to be the fastest EV in a straight line (though with 0-60 times dipping into the 2.3-second range in the Turbo S, it’s no slouch). It’s about control, feedback, and dynamics, all the things Porsche has spent decades perfecting on racetracks and backroads.

Its two-speed rear transmission is unique among EVs and gives it a proper jolt off the line, then settles into a higher gear for more efficient cruising. Pair that with rear-axle steering, an advanced torque vectoring system, and the lowest center of gravity of any Porsche, and you get something no Tesla can replicate: soul.

Engineering That Doesn’t Settle

The Taycan’s 800-volt architecture was ahead of its time — and most rivals are still catching up. That means faster charging (5–80% in just over 20 minutes with a high-power charger) and consistent performance under load. Porsche didn’t just build this platform for the Taycan, it also laid the groundwork for its EV future.

And that future’s already evolving. For 2025, Porsche gave the Taycan lineup more power, longer range (now up to 422 miles WLTP), and reworked thermal management. It’s a meaningful upgrade across the board.

Interior Highlight

Inside, the Taycan blends digital sophistication with classic Porsche ergonomics. You get up to four screens, but nothing feels distracting or tacked-on. Everything is angled toward the driver, every input intentional. It’s sleek, yes, but also purposeful — like the car itself.

A Porsche by Any Other Powertrain

Here’s the truth: The Taycan isn’t great for an EV. It’s great, full stop. It handles like a 911, charges like a laptop, and looks like the future. Whether you’re eyeing the entry-level Taycan, the cross-wagon utility of the Taycan Cross Turismo, or the unhinged performance of the Turbo S, the DNA is consistent.

And that’s what sets it apart. This isn’t Porsche adapting to the electric age. This is Porsche defining it.