The 2021 Porsche Taycan doesn’t have any direct rivals, but the model that many are eager to compare it to is the Tesla Model S.
The Taycan is much more expensive and more rewarding to drive, although the Model S is better at many of the practical points.
The Jaguar I-Pace is a crossover rather than low and sports-car-like, but it has a distinct personality and is all-electric.
The Porsche 911 is a reasonable alternative to the Taycan, as it serves a similar grand-touring purpose—although the 911 is definitely more of a personal sports car.
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-Door is one wild-card alternative; there’s no electric powertrain, but it offers the same kind of super-exclusive feel and strong performance.
A little farther off is the BMW 8-Series Gran Coupe, which looks stunning but doesn’t cover any of the dynamic bases any better than the Taycan.
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The 2021 Porsche Taycan is no Tesla-fighter, but it’s the benchmark for fully electric performance. |
The 2021 BMW 8-Series is a gorgeous statement piece that strikes an enviable balance between performance and usability. |
The 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-Door Coupe is a worthy rival for the best performance sedans on the market. |
The 2020 Jaguar I-Pace offers prestige, performance, and a practical body—it hits the current EV target, head-on. |
The 2020 Porsche 911 improves upon the sports car icon’s incredible performance while adding needed safety and connectivity features. |
Growing old though it is, the Tesla Model S still looks and feels as fresh as when it first debuted eight years ago. |
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| Electric | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6 | Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-6 | Electric | Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded H-6 | Electric |
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| RWD | 840i Gran Coupe | AMG GT 43 4-Door Coupe | S AWD | Carrera Coupe | Long Range Plus AWD |
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| Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel | All Wheel | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel |
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| 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 |
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| Sedan | Sedan | Hatchback | Sport Utility | Coupe | Hatchback |
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| Automatic | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | Automatic |
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