India, Jan. 30 -- There's a certain Jekyll-and-Hyde streak to the Porsche Taycan Turbo, and it's something only an EV can pull off convincingly. One minute it's smoother than a big automatic Mercedes in traffic, gliding along with barely a whisper. And, when you want to crawl home after a long day, it's as easy going as a Maruti Alto. No engine fuss, no gearbox theatrics, no hesitation or lurch - just a calm, fluid way of dealing with the daily grind. As a city car, it's almost disarming.

That's what makes the Taycan such a genuine daily driver. You don't feel like you're driving something highly strung or temperamental. Visibility is good, the driving position is spot on, and the ride - especially on air suspension - is supple enough fo...