TOUR DE PORSCHE: Porsche Taycan 45

If ever there was proof that going electric needn't be a compromise, this is it

- Josh Russell

From £84,030 porsche.com

The Taycan (pronounced tie-can) is Porsche's first fully electric car. First released in 2019, it now comes in two main body types and 10 variations. We tested the Taycan 4S, the four-wheel-drive sedan model, which offers the longest range of the pack and delivers 390kW or 522HP.

The Taycan has some impressive design features. Air curtains above the front wheels help reduce turbulence while the three-stage rear spoiler controls the air at the back. Behind the steering wheel sits a 16.8-inch curved instrument display, a central 10.9-inch display provides infotainment options and the centre console's 8.4-inch screen provides everything from temperature settings to charging functions. Additionally, the door handles extend out when the car is unlocked and recess back into the body when locked.