Audi e-tron GT vs Porsche Taycan
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
Too close to call on resale: both keep about 42% of their value over three years. Decide on the deal, not the badge.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| e-tron GT | Taycan | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 2 715 000 | R 2 989 000 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 47 454/m | R 52 243/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 65% | 65% |
| Retained after 3 years | 42% | 42% |
| Value after 3 years | R 1 131 530 | R 1 245 725 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 1 583 470 | R 1 743 275 |
| Value after 5 years | R 736 542 | R 810 875 |
| Our tier | Premium EV | Premium EV |
Audi e-tron GT →
Audi SA launched the e-tron GT alongside its electric SUV range in early 2022, with the RS version as the halo at R3.3 million. It shares its platform with the Porsche Taycan. Sales were tiny and depreciation has been brutal, in line with most R2 million-plus EVs in South Africa.
Known for: taycan-based electric flagship
Porsche Taycan →
Deliveries of Porsche's first EV began in South Africa in early 2021, with the range spanning rear-drive Taycan to the Turbo S and Cross Turismo wagon. Current pricing starts near R3 million. Performance and build quality earn praise, but like most expensive EVs locally it depreciates much faster than Porsche's petrol cars.
Known for: benchmark ev performance and charging speed
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Audi e-tron GT or the Porsche Taycan?
They are close to inseparable: 42% vs 42% retained after three years. Buy on price, spec and the deal you can get, not on resale.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Audi e-tron GT loses about R 1 583 470 over three years and the Porsche Taycan loses about R 1 743 275. Fuel, insurance and servicing can narrow or widen that, but the depreciation gap is the number to start from.
What do they cost per month?
On typical finance (10% deposit, 72 months, 11.75%), the Audi e-tron GT runs about R 47 454 per month and the Porsche Taycan about R 52 243, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.