Driving The Porsche Taycan GTS
The Porsche Taycan GTS bears a striking family resemblance, with a characteristically sports-car-sleek design and powerful drive. Though the Taycan is the automaker’s first all-electric vehicle, it’s clear the Stuttgart-based performance powerhouse did its homework when entering the category. Obviously the last thing the brand would want to do is ruffle the feathers of its loyal performance-focused customer base. Rather than going with a typical drive route, we wound up on an eco-friendly adventure to get an up-close look at how Porsche taps into sustainable luxury.
The journey began at Toronto’s Shangri-La, where drivers picked up their fully charged vehicles before heading to Glen Oro Farm: an eco-retreat focused on sustainability practices, located outside of Toronto. With over 4,200 charging points worldwide, Porsche has added two destination chargers at Glen Oro Farm for a quick and convenient charge. These chargers are part of Porsche and Electrify Canada’s nationwide project, aiming to create an efficient network of charging stations for all-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. At the farm, guests enjoyed a stay in the Stargazer dome — each one equipped with earth-conscious luxuries like wood pellet stoves, solar fans, ethically sourced toiletries, and even a full kitchen.
The eco-retreat had plenty of amenities, including on-site vegetable gardens to teach guests about sustainable food practices. Activities like horseback riding, a cold plunge, and guided hikes along the mountain offered total immersion in nature. After exploring all that Glen Oro had to offer, we hopped into the fully-charged Porsche and made the journey back to downtown Toronto.
Porsche Taycan GTS
Porsche Taycan GTS
Porsche Taycan GTS
Porsche Taycan GTS
Porsche Taycan GTS
Porsche Taycan GTS
Porsche Taycan GTS
Inside the Porsche Taycan GTS, we zipped through the country roads before accelerating with the car’s highway cruising range; rush hour traffic felt like a breeze. Porsche recognizes its corporate responsibility to develop sustainable practices and combat climate change — the all-electric Taycan proves that. Still, they’re not stopping with EVs: Porsche is currently pursuing a zero-impact factory, set to open in 2030 and reduce production emissions by 95%.
