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	The Car Guide rating 84% Porsche Taycan zone Porsche dealers Other years Other trims	The Car Guide rating 81% Mercedes-Benz EQS zone Mercedes-Benz dealers Other years Other trims
MSRP	CA$125,600	CA$158,500
Fees	CA$1,750	CA$2,175
Gas guzzler tax	CA$0	CA$0
Monthly payments	CA$2,364/month	CA$2,983/month
Awards	Best electric luxury vehicle of 2023	-
Powertrain
Combined power	522 hp	516 hp
Combined torque	472 lb·ft	631 lb·ft
Engine	Electric (rear, center)	Electric (front, center)
Power	362 hp (270 kW)	188 hp (140 kW)
Torque	251 lb·ft (340 N·m)	214 lb·ft (290 N·m)
Engine	Electric (front, center)	Electric (rear, center)
Power	201 hp (150 kW)	329 hp @ 4,500 rpm (245 kW)
Torque	221 lb·ft (300 N·m)	417 lb·ft (565 N·m)
Transmission	2-speed automatic	Single-speed
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Hybrid / Electric
Battery type	Lithium-ion (Li-ion)	Lithium-ion (Li-ion)
Energy	79.2 kWh	120.0 kWh
Voltage	613 V	396 V
Charging times	120V: N/A 240V: 8.0 h 400V: 0.4 h	120V: N/A 240V: 11.2 h 400V: 0.6 h
Cooling	Liquid	N/A
Drivetrain structure	N/A	N/A
Vehicle type / Category
Vehicle type	Sedan	Sedan
Category	Electric, Full-size luxury sedan	Electric, Full-size luxury sedan
Assembly	Stuttgart, DE	Sindelfingen, DE
Generation	1	1
Fuel efficiency / Autonomy
City	25.5 kWh/100km	N/A
Highway	25.5 kWh/100km	N/A
Combined	25.5 kWh/100km	N/A
Electric autonomy	332 km	547 km
CO₂ emissions	0 g/km	0 g/km
Equipment
Sunroof	optional	standard
Heated front seats	standard	standard
Heated rear seats	optional	optional
Heated steering wheel	standard	standard
Ventilated front seats	optional	standard
Head-up display	optional	optional
Surround-view camera	optional	standard
Smart key	standard	standard
Blindspot detection	optional	standard
Forward collision warning	standard	standard
Autonomous emergency braking	standard	standard
Lane departure warning	standard	standard
Adaptive cruise control	optional	standard
GPS	standard	standard
Infotainment
Front USB ports	standard	standard
Rear USB ports	standard	standard
Apple CarPlay compatible	standard	standard
Android Auto compatible	standard	standard
Sirius XM	standard	standard
Bluetooth audio	standard	standard
Wi-Fi hotspot	standard	optional
Wireless phone charging	not available	standard
Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires
Steering	rack and pinion, electrical variable assist	rack and pinion, electric assistance
Front suspension	independent, pneumatic, double wishbone	independent, pneumatic, multi-link
Rear suspension	independent, pneumatic, multi-link	independent, pneumatic, multi-link
Front brakes	Disc (ABS)	Disc (ABS)
Rear brakes	Disc (ABS)	Disc (ABS)
Front tires	P225/55R19	P255/45R20
Rear tires	P275/45R19	P255/45R20
Safety
Seat belts	4	5
Dimensions / Weight
Length	4,963 mm (195″)	5,265 mm (207″)
Width	1,966 mm (77″)	1,926 mm (76″)
Height	1,379 mm (54″)	1,513 mm (60″)
Wheelbase	2,900 mm (114″)	3,210 mm (126″)
Weight	2,140 kg (4,718 lb)	2,620 kg (5,776 lb)
Capacities
Passengers	4	5
Trunk	407 l	between 610 l and 1,770 l
Fuel tank	N/A	N/A
Towing capacity	not recommended	not recommended
Performance
0-100 km/h	4.0 s (manufacturer)	4.1 s
80-120 km/h	2.6 s (estimated)	2.6 s
Top speed	250 km/h (155 mph) (manufacturer)	210 km/h (130 mph) (manufacturer)
Braking distance	N/A	40 m
Warranty
Base warranty	4 years/80,000 km	4 years/80,000 km
Powertrain warranty	4 years/80,000 km	4 years/80,000 km
The Car Guide rating
Fuel economy	5/10	8/10
Reliability	8/10	N/A
Safety	9/10	N/A
Infotainment	7/10	8/10
Driving	9/10	7/10
Overall	9/10	8/10
Average	84%	81%

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