carivo.co
Independent review & score by Carivo
| Seating Capacity | 5 passengers |
|---|---|
| Body Style | EV |
| Base Price | $84,539–$112,752 |
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov & manufacturer data. Figures reflect base trim; actual specs vary by trim level.
The 2021 Porsche Taycan is a ev that earns a Carivo score of 8.1/10 — rated Recommended. Its strongest dimension is Technology at 9.3/10, while Value at 6.5/10 is where it trails the competition most noticeably. It's a solid all-rounder that delivers across most dimensions without obvious deal-breakers.
Reliability and safety are the two dimensions that matter most for long-term ownership costs. The reliability picture is solid rather than spectacular: 7.2/10, which puts it comfortably above the class median. On safety, it scores 8.6/10 in our assessment. Always confirm the official crash-test results for your exact trim at nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Few rivals match it for performance: 9.2/10. Expect handling and power delivery that make this one of the more entertaining evs to actually drive. On technology it rates 9.3/10: a modern, well-integrated suite that compares favorably with anything at this price point.
Priced from $84,539–$112,752, 97 MPG, seating 5, the Porsche Taycan sits in the luxury tier of the ev market. The value score of 6.5/10 is a red flag — comparable alternatives offer meaningfully more for the same outlay. Shop the segment before deciding. At 5 years old, it's worth checking whether a newer generation or refresh has addressed any weaker dimensions — compare it to the current model year before buying.
Verdict: Nothing about the 2021 Porsche Taycan will scare a sensible buyer off. Keep an eye on value if those matter to you; otherwise it does what a good ev should — quietly and competently.
Carivo scores are our own editorial assessment, informed by NHTSA safety and recall records, EPA fuel-economy figures, and manufacturer-published specifications. Scores are reviewed periodically and updated when new data becomes available. See our full methodology →
The 2021 Porsche Taycan ranks #31 of 268 evs in the Carivo database — better than 89% of the segment. Its 8.1/10 overall score is 0.5 points above the segment average of 7.6/10. Its $84,539 starting price is about 60% above the segment's median of $52,750.
Rankings are recalculated as new vehicles and scores are added. See the full EV ranking →
Across the Taycan model years we've scored, the 2021 holds its position — we didn't find an older year that delivers similar scores for meaningfully less money.
| Year | Score | Starting price (MSRP when new) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8.1/10 | $95,687 | Read review → |
| 2025 | 8.1/10 | $95,687 | Read review → |
| 2024 | 8.2/10 | $92,900 | Read review → |
| 2023 | 8.0/10 | $90,113 | Read review → |
| 2022 | 8.0/10 | $87,326 | Read review → |
| 2021 (this review) | 8.1/10 | $84,539 | |
| 2020 | 8.0/10 | $81,752 | Read review → |
The following recall campaigns have been filed with NHTSA for this model and year. Recall repairs are performed free of charge by franchised dealers; check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
| Suspension 10/03/2021 · 21V157000 | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo, Taycan Turbo S, Taycan, Taycan 4S, 911 Turbo S Coupe, Cayman, Cayman T, Cayman S, Cayman GT4, 911 Carrera Coupe, 911 Carrera S Coupe, 911 Carrera 4S Coupe, 911… |
|---|---|
| Seat belts / Rear/other / Retractor 04/08/2021 · 21V608000 | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 911 Carrera Coupe, 911 Carrera S Coupe, 911 Carrera 4 Coupe, 911 Carrera 4S Coupe, 911 Turbo Coupe, 911 Turbo S Coupe, Panamera, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, Panamera 4S, Panamera GTS, Panamera… |
| Service brakes, hydraulic / Foundation components 08/09/2021 · 21V697000 | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2021 911 Carrera and Taycan vehicles. The pressure input rod connection on the brake booster may be loose and could detach. |
| Suspension / Front 17/05/2021 · 21V362000 | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 Taycan, Panamera, Panamera Turbo S, Panamera GTS, Panamera 4, Panamera 4 Sport Turismo, Panamera 4 Executive, Panamera 4S Executive, Panamera 4S, Panamera 4S E-Hybrid, and Panamera 4… |
| Exterior lighting / Hazard flashing warning lights 13/10/2021 · 21V794000 | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Taycan vehicles. The pre-collision automatic hazard lights may activate in non-emergency situations. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor… |
Showing 5 of 21 campaigns — see the full list on NHTSA's site.
We rate the 2021 Porsche Taycan's reliability 7.2/10 — above the middle of the pack for this class. It has 21 NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year (details in the recalls section above — repairs are free at dealers).
21 NHTSA recall campaigns matched this model and year as of our latest check. Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
It scores 8.1/10 overall, ranking #31 of 268 evs in our database (better than 89% of the segment). A solid choice for most buyers — compare it against the segment leaders before deciding.
The 2021 Porsche Taycan starts at $84,539 and ranges up to $112,752 across trims (MSRP when new). At 97 MPG, expect roughly $541/year in fuel at 15,000 miles/year.
Explore the full lineup of Porsche models scored by Carivo — ranked by overall score across reliability, safety, value, performance, and technology.