The new 911 Carrera GTS, the first street-legal 911 equipped with a super-lightweight performance hybrid, has accelerated ahead to clinch its first award – the Carwow Driving Pleasure Award. A new version of the all-electric Taycan also launched in 2024, and it likewise left an impression on Carwow, being highly commended in the Outstanding EV Award category.
In awarding its Driving Pleasure trophy to the 911 Carrera GTS, Carwow commented: “The Porsche 911 has long been the ultimate everyday sports car, and the latest version continues that trend. Introducing a hybrid engine to a car like this should have been controversial, but naturally Porsche has done things a bit differently and the results are fantastic. Sure, it might be carrying a little extra weight, but you’d never know – it’s more powerful than before and is still a joy to drive.”
A new generation all-electric Porsche Taycan sports car was also announced earlier this year, offering more power, longer range, quicker acceleration and the capability to charge faster with greater stability. From its first launch in 2019, the Taycan has impressed customers, fans and media with its authentic Porsche performance and driving dynamics – the new model builds on this solid foundation.
The latest Taycan now offers a charging capacity increased by 50 kW up to 320 kW. Its increased power output means it can also accelerate faster, and the car can go further with an extended range increased by up to 35 per cent to a maximum of 421 miles / 678 kilometres (WLTP). Additionally, all Taycan variants can charge from a 10 to 80 per cent state of charge in 18 minutes.
The Carwow team recognised the strong appeal of the Taycan and it was highly commended in its Outstanding EV Award category. In the nomination, Carwow said: "There’s no denying the Porsche Taycan comes at a price, but you’re paying for some of the very best EV technology you can get right now. Available models range from pretty quick to blindingly fast, but no matter which you go for you’re getting a massive battery that can charge incredibly fast. The Taycan is a stunningly good GT car that just happens to be electric."
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