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Porsche Taycan Triumphs: Winning Car and Driver’s 2025 EV of the Year Award

The electric vehicle landscape continues to evolve at breakneck speed, but one name has consistently risen above the competition: the Porsche Taycan. The Porsche Taycan model range has been selected as the EV of the Year for 2025 by Car and Driver magazine, chosen from amongst 24 electric cars from 15 different manufacturers.

A Redemption Story Worth Celebrating

In the Taycan’s first appearance at Car and Driver’s EV of the Year test—with range anxiety dominating the EV ecosphere—it lost to the Ford Mustang Mach-E. But the changes Porsche made for 2025 address the original Taycan’s shortcomings, marking a compelling comeback story that showcases German engineering at its finest.

Rigorous Testing Standards

This wasn’t a popularity contest. The 2025 Car and Driver EV of the Year award involved comprehensive testing for handling, braking, acceleration, charging, range, and overall performance metrics. The Taycan didn’t just participate—it dominated across multiple categories, proving that luxury and sustainability can coexist without compromise.

More Than Just Speed

While the Taycan’s performance credentials are undeniable, what sets it apart in the luxury EV segment is its holistic approach to electric mobility. The 2025 Taycan EV drives like a Porsche, and improvements to its battery and charging speed mean you can drive even farther between charges. This addresses one of the primary concerns that held back early EV adoption—range anxiety.

Double Victory

The accolades don’t stop there. The Porsche Taycan Turbo GT has also been named Road & Track’s Performance EV of the Year in the over $100,000 category, showcasing its status as Porsche’s most powerful production car ever with 1,019 horsepower. This dual recognition from two of the automotive industry’s most respected publications speaks volumes about the Taycan’s exceptional engineering.

The Porsche DNA Lives On

The Taycan was never the “Tesla killer” that internet headline writers wanted it to be. Since it went on sale in 2020, the Taycan has only ever been the Porsche that happens to be electric. This philosophy has clearly resonated with both critics and consumers, proving that staying true to brand DNA while embracing innovation is a winning formula.

What This Means for Luxury EVs

The Taycan’s victory signals a maturation in the luxury electric vehicle market. No longer are consumers forced to choose between performance and sustainability, or between luxury and electric efficiency. The 2025 Taycan represents the convergence of these previously competing priorities into a single, cohesive package.

Looking Forward

As we move deeper into the electric age, the Porsche Taycan’s Car and Driver EV of the Year award serves as a benchmark for what’s possible when traditional automotive excellence meets cutting-edge electric technology. For LUSH Magazine readers who appreciate the finer things in life, the Taycan proves that going electric doesn’t mean compromising on the luxury, performance, or prestige you’ve come to expect. For more information, and to build a Taycan of your own, please visit the Porsche Car Configurator.

The future of luxury mobility is here, and it wears a Porsche badge.

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