2020 PORSCHE TAYCAN TURBO - VERY EXPENSIVE - BUT ALSO VERY GOOD

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The 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo is presented not as a 'Tesla Killer' but as a distinctively Porsche driving machine that happens to be electric. The reviewer highlights its engaging driving dynamics, comparing its low seating position and handling to a 911, and praises its smooth, instantaneous power delivery. While acknowledging the lack of engine noise, the reviewer commends the premium audio system and excellent sound deadening that creates a serene cabin without isolating the driver. The car's high-tech interior, featuring multiple screens, is noted, as is the driver-centric focus of the infotainment system. The Taycan's range modes (Range, Normal, Sport, Sport Plus) are detailed, with the Turbo model predicted to achieve 220-250 miles under normal conditions, though the reviewer admits to driving it hard, reducing immediate range. A key takeaway is the revolutionary 800-volt charging system, enabling rapid charging (adding 20% in five minutes at a 350kW station), which mitigates range anxiety for those who can access such infrastructure. The reviewer is particularly impressed by the car's handling on twisty mountain roads, its responsive brakes, and the active torque vectoring and four-wheel steer, concluding it's a true driver's car worthy of the Porsche badge, albeit at a very high price point.