Head to head · Saloon (EV)
Tesla Model 3 vs Porsche Taycan
On the measures that matter most to a used buyer — value retention, reliability, fuel economy and insurance — the Porsche Taycan comes out ahead of the Tesla Model 3, winning 2 of the 2 categories where the two differ.
| Measure | Tesla Model 3 | Porsche Taycan |
|---|---|---|
| Est. value, ~3 years old | £18,250 (2023, 36,500 mi) | £40,550 (2023, 23,500 mi) |
| Value kept after 3 years | 46% | 50% · wins |
| Reliability (MOT-derived, /100) | 63 | 78 · wins |
| Average mpg | — | — |
| Insurance group | 35 | 35 |
| Road tax / year | £200 | £200 |
| Typical annual service | £290 | £290 |
Valuations are each model's ~3-year-old example at typical mileage, through the same model behind the profiles. Adjust mileage, trim and condition in the interactive comparison →
Model 3 vs Taycan — quick answers
Which is more reliable, the Model 3 or the Taycan?
The Porsche Taycan scores higher on Forecourt's MOT-derived reliability measure — 78 against the Tesla Model 3's 63 out of 100.
Which holds its value better, the Model 3 or the Taycan?
The Porsche Taycan — it keeps about 50% of its original price after three years, against 46% for the Tesla Model 3.
How much does a used Model 3 cost compared with a Taycan?
A roughly three-year-old Tesla Model 3 is worth about £18,250 at typical mileage, against about £40,550 for the equivalent Porsche Taycan.