Porsche Taycan vs Genesis Electrified G80

The Porsche Taycan starts from $181,200 before on-road costs, while the Genesis Electrified G80 opens at $155,000. That makes the Genesis Electrified G80 the more affordable entry point by $26,200.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $199,320 and $170,500 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Porsche Taycan features a 10.9-inch touchscreen paired with a 16.8-inch digital dash, while the Genesis Electrified G80 gets a 14.5-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Porsche Taycan stands out with Apple CarPlay and BOSE audio that you will not find on the Genesis Electrified G80. The Genesis Electrified G80 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, ventilated seats, Bang & Olufsen audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Porsche Taycan gets leather upholstery while the Genesis Electrified G80 offers nappa leather. Climate control is 2-zone in the Porsche Taycan and 3-zone in the Genesis Electrified G80.

The Porsche Taycan uses a Electric producing 300kW and 410Nm of torque, sent through a 2-speed auto to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 4.8 seconds.

The Genesis Electrified G80 responds with a Electric making 272kW and 700Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5.1 seconds.

The Porsche Taycan has the clear power advantage at 300kW vs 272kW. In the real-world sprint, the Porsche Taycan is 0.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 89kWh (Porsche Taycan) vs 94.5kWh (Genesis Electrified G80), giving WLTP ranges of 468km and 570km. DC fast charging peaks at 270kW (Porsche Taycan) vs 350kW (Genesis Electrified G80).

The Porsche Taycan measures 4,963mm long on a 2,900mm wheelbase, 172mm shorter than the Genesis Electrified G80 at 5,135mm (3,140mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Genesis Electrified G80 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 407L in the Porsche Taycan and 334L in the Genesis Electrified G80, giving the Porsche Taycan a 73L advantage. The Genesis Electrified G80 seats 5 vs 4.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 3 years / 999,999km (Porsche Taycan) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Genesis Electrified G80). The Genesis Electrified G80 has longer coverage.