Over 9,000 units of Porsche Taycan sold in Q1 2021
German automobile manufacturer Porsche has sold a total of 9,072 units of its Taycan all-electric car worldwide in the first quarter of 2021. The sales of the four-wheeler have grown by a stunning 552% as against the same period last year. Thanks to the growing demand, the Taycan has emerged as the third most sold model in the company's line-up between January-March 2021.
The Porsche Taycan features an eye-catching design with a sloping roofline, a muscular bonnet with sculpted lines, a wide air dam, and inverted L-shaped LED headlamps. On the sides, it is flanked by blacked-out B-pillars, body-colored ORVMs, and designer 5-spoke wheels. The rear side has a full-width LED taillight, 'PORSCHE' lettering, and a three-stage rear spoiler system.
The Porsche Taycan draws power from two electric motors paired to a 93.4kWh battery. The powertrain produces 750hp/1,050Nm. The Turbo S variant can sprint from 0-100km/h in 2.8 seconds and reach a top-speed of 260km/h. It has a range of 327km per charge.
The Porsche Taycan offers an elegant and premium cabin with a multifunctional sports steering wheel, ambient lighting, a panoramic sunroof, and 2-zone advanced climate control. It also houses a head-up display, a 10.9-inch touchscreen console, and a 16.8-inch curved instrument cluster. For the safety of the passengers, the car provides various advanced safety features, including multiple airbags as well as Collision and Brake Assist.
In the US, the 2021 Porsche Taycan carries a starting price-tag of $1,03,800 (roughly Rs. 76 lakh). In India, the car is expected to cost upwards of Rs. 1 crore and is likely to be introduced by the end of this year.
