# Porsche Taycan — Used Car Buying Guide

AutoScout's analysis of the Porsche Taycan on the UK used-car market. Backed by 33 million DVSA MOT tests, current AutoTrader pricing, and depreciation curves derived from CAP/Glass's Guide data.

Live interactive report: https://autoscout.fyi/cars/porsche-taycan

## Verdict

- **Best value year**: 2022
- **Ideal trim**: Taycan 4S
- **Target mileage**: 30,000–50,000 miles
- **Max previous owners**: 2
- **Target price**: £49,999

## Why this model

The Porsche Taycan is a fantastic choice if you're looking for a high-performance, luxurious electric car that still feels like a true Porsche. It offers incredible acceleration, precise handling, and a premium interior. Its 800V architecture means it can charge incredibly fast at compatible rapid chargers, making longer journeys more convenient. The liquid-cooled battery system helps maintain battery health, with an expected degradation of only ~1.8% per year, so you can expect good range retention even on a used model.

## What you should pay

The Porsche Taycan, especially 3-4 year old models like a 2022, has seen its used prices stabilise after the initial EV market adjustments. Our anchor price for a 2022 Taycan 4S with 30-50k miles is around £49,999. Prices can vary significantly based on trim, optional extras (which Porsche is famous for), and battery size. The 800V architecture and liquid-cooled battery contribute to its strong residual value compared to some other EVs, as battery health is generally well-maintained (expected degradation ~1.8%/year).

## Which trim to buy

The Taycan 4S hits the sweet spot for value. It offers a significant performance boost over the base RWD model, comes with all-wheel drive for better traction, and often includes the larger Performance Battery Plus as standard or a common option. This gives you a better balance of range and power without jumping to the much more expensive Turbo or Turbo S models, which see diminishing returns for the extra cash.

## What to check before you buy

- 12V battery issues (can drain quickly)
- Software glitches (infotainment, charging logic)
- Charging port issues (sticky or slow to release)
- Air suspension (check for leaks or uneven ride height on equipped models)
- Tyre wear (heavy car, high performance leads to faster wear)
- Brake squeal (common on EVs due to regenerative braking)
- Check for software recall history, especially related to the 800V system

## Running costs

Running a Taycan involves a mix of costs. Home charging is the cheapest: at a standard rate (24.5p/kWh), you're looking at about 8.3p/mile, which is roughly £832 a year for 10,000 miles. If you can get a smart EV tariff like Octopus Go or Intelligent Octopus (around 9p/kWh overnight), that drops to about 3.1p/mile, or £306 a year for 10,000 miles – a saving of £526 annually! Public rapid chargers are much more expensive, costing 24.1–29.3p/mile, so best to avoid relying on them daily. Road tax is free until April 2025, then it's £195 per year. Insurance will be high, as it's a performance Porsche, so get quotes. Servicing can also be on the pricier side.

## Key stats

- **Fuel Type**: Electric
- **Horsepower**: 530 PS (390 kW) with overboost
- **Mpg**: 2.9 mi/kWh (real-world efficiency)
- **Reliability Score**: Above average for a luxury EV
- **Safety Rating**: 5-star Euro NCAP (2019)

## Trim comparison

| Trim | Price new | Price used | Key features |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Taycan (Base RWD) | £75,000 | £45,000 | 19-inch Taycan Aero wheels; Partial leather interior; 10.9-inch central infotainment display |
| Taycan 4S | £90,000 | £52,000 | All-wheel drive; Performance Battery Plus (often standard or common option); Adaptive air suspension |
| Taycan Turbo | £130,000 | £75,000 | Significantly higher power output; Larger brakes; Full leather interior |

## Depreciation forecast

| Year | Estimated value | Retention |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2026 | £49,999 | 100% |
| 2027 | £43,000 | 86% |
| 2028 | £38,000 | 76% |
| 2029 | £34,000 | 68% |
| 2030 | £30,500 | 61% |

Buying a Taycan that's 3-4 years old means you're past the steepest part of its depreciation curve. As a luxury EV, the initial drop from new is significant, but by 2026, a 2022 model will have settled into a more predictable depreciation pattern. You'll get a high-tech, high-performance car at a much more accessible price point, and the value loss over the next few years will be more gradual.

Total value lost since new: 39%.

## Alternatives to consider

- [Audi e-tron GT](https://autoscout.fyi/cars/audi-e-tron-gt.md)
- [Tesla Model S](https://autoscout.fyi/cars/tesla-model-s.md)
- BMW i5 M60

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Source: AutoScout (https://autoscout.fyi). Part of a review of the UK used-car market across 500+ models.