Porsche Taycan 4S Perf Battery Plus
87 MPGe The 2026 Porsche Taycan 4S Perf Battery Plus is EPA-rated at 87 MPGe combined (89 city / 85 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 172 gallons, $552 a year in fuel, or $0.037 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2020–2026 run it averages 79.5 MPGe, improving by 18 MPGe over 6 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.029 | $287 | $431 | $575 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.034 | $345 | $517 | $690 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.037 | $368 | $552 | $736 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.040 | $402 | $603 | $805 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.046 | $460 | $690 | $920 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.052 | $517 | $776 | $1034 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.057 | $575 | $862 | $1149 |
This is an electric vehicle, so the EPA rates it in MPGe — the distance it travels on the energy equivalent of a gallon of petrol. The dollar figures above are a petrol-equivalent illustration only; charging at home is billed per kWh and is normally far cheaper. Treat the MPGe as an efficiency comparison, not a fuel bill.
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 87 MPGe | 89 | 85 | $850 | — | 1 |
| 2025 | 87 MPGe | 89 | 85 | $850 | — | 1 |
| 2023 | 80 MPGe | 79 | 81 | $950 | — | 1 |
| 2022 | 77 MPGe | 75 | 81 | $1000 | — | 1 |
| 2021 | 77 MPGe | 75 | 81 | $1000 | — | 1 |
| 2020 | 69 MPGe | 68 | 71 | $1100 | — | 1 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 227 compact cars models tracked here, the Porsche Taycan 4S Perf Battery Plus ranks 3 on current figures, against a class average of 26.3 MPGe.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Ford Focus Electric (107), Volkswagen e-Golf (119).
Questions
What MPG does the Porsche Taycan 4S Perf Battery Plus get?
The 2026 Porsche Taycan 4S Perf Battery Plus is rated at 87 MPGe combined by the EPA — 89 city and 85 highway. Across all 6 model years in the database it averages 79.5 MPGe, ranging from 69 to 87 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Porsche Taycan 4S Perf Battery Plus cost in fuel per year?
At 87 MPGe and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 172 gallons — roughly $552 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.037 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2026 model is $850.
Has the Porsche Taycan 4S Perf Battery Plus become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 69 MPGe in 2020 to 87 in 2026 — an improvement of 18 MPGe, or 26% across 6 model years.
Is the Porsche Taycan 4S Perf Battery Plus efficient for its class?
It ranks 3 of 227 in the Compact Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 26.3 MPGe. That is 60.7 better than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.