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With 22,134 currently licensed in the UK, the Porsche Taycan is one of Britain's well-known cars.
Euro NCAP awarded the Taycan 5 stars in 2019, with 85% adult occupant and 83% child protection scores.
Annual running costs are estimated at £4,416 for a typical 5-year-old example, breaking down to £368/month or 60p/mile.
NCAP Safety
2019
Monthly Cost
£368
est. annual total
New From
£89,265
Euro NCAP tested the Taycan in 2019 and awarded it 5 out of 5 stars.
Adult Occupant
85%
Child Occupant
83%
Pedestrian
85%
Safety Assist
73%
There are 21 known DVSA recalls affecting the Porsche Taycan. Enter a registration number to check whether a specific vehicle is affected.
R/2026/015
For affected vehicles there is a possibility that the wiring harness for the front seats has not been installed in accordance with specifications and the harness may be damaged by seat adjustment over the lifetime of the vehicle.
Build dates: 2024-04-15 to 2025-12-03
R/2025/264
There is a possibility that a locking ring on the air-spring strut at the front left and right was not fitted according to specifications on the affected vehicles. If this is the case the locking ring on the upper side of the respective spring strut can loosen and air can thus escape from the air spring. As a result the driving characteristics may be impaired which increases the risk of an accident.
Build dates: 2024-12-19 to 2025-05-22
R/2024/454
A short circuit within the battery modules during the vehicle’s service life cannot be ruled out under certain circumstances which could lead to thermal events and later to a fire in the vehicle.
Build dates: 2019-10-21 to 2024-03-04
R/2024/407
On affected vehicles production issues may have occurred at the battery cell / module supplier. A short circuit within the battery modules leading to thermal events and fires cannot be ruled out.
Build dates: 2019-11-07 to 2023-06-15
R/2024/297
On affected vehicles it is possible that the three-point belts of the rear seat belt system were not fitted according to the specifications. If this is the case the restraint function for passengers in the rear left and right seats is not guaranteed in the event of full braking or an accident.
Build dates: 2024-04-18 to 2024-06-26
+ 16 more recalls. Check a specific vehicle to see the full list.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Porsche Taycan are estimated at around £4,416 per year, or £368 per month.
Fuel
£0
/year
Road Tax
£195
/year
Depreciation
£3,966
/year
MOT
£55
/year
Estimated annual running costs based on available data. Excludes insurance, parking, and finance costs. Actual costs depend on your driving habits and circumstances.
Battery
93 kWh
Range (WLTP)
354 mi
Motor
300 kW
402 bhp
Drive
RWD
Rapid charge: 22 min (5-80%) | Home charge: 10h (0-100%)
Starting from £89,265 new, a Porsche Taycan typically retains about 62% after 3 years and 51% after 5 years.
| Age | Retained | Est. Value | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 83% | £73,650 | −£15,615 |
| 2 years | 70% | £62,600 | −£26,665 |
| 3 years | 62% | £55,100 | −£34,165 |
| 4 years | 56% | £49,600 | −£39,665 |
| 5 years | 51% | £45,600 | −£43,665 |
| 6 years | 48% | £42,400 | −£46,865 |
| 7 years | 45% | £39,850 | −£49,415 |
| 8 years | 42% | £37,900 | −£51,365 |
| 9 years | 40% | £36,000 | −£53,265 |
| 10 years | 38% | £34,200 | −£55,065 |
There are currently 22,134 licensed and 537 SORN Taycans in the UK (22,671 total). This makes it a uncommon vehicle on UK roads.
Euro NCAP awarded the Taycan 5 out of 5 stars when tested in 2019. It scored 85% for adult occupant protection, 83% for child occupant protection, 85% for vulnerable road users, and 73% for safety assist features.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Taycan are estimated at around £4,416 per year (£368/month). This includes fuel, road tax, depreciation, and MOT fees — but excludes insurance, servicing, and repairs.
There are 21 known safety recalls affecting the Taycan. These are issued by the DVSA when a safety defect is found. You can check if a specific vehicle is affected by entering its registration number.
A new Taycan starts from around £89,265. After 5 years, a typical example retains about 51% of its original value.
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