Yeah the base model taycan that is about the same price doesn’t even come with adaptive cruise control.
A plaid goes like stink in a straight line. It has awful brakes and handles like a sled. Very much a one trick pony. Great if that's all you want from a car, but many of us want a more complete package.
It’s for sure not a GT3 RS on the track but it’s not that bad like it used to be until very recently.
* plaid faster 0-60
* plaid faster quarter mile
* plaid has more range
* plaid has faster nurburing times
* plaid costs less
0-60 and quarter mile times are great, for some people they're everything. But while I find acceleration to be entertaining, the feel of a well balanced car in the twisties is worth the price of admission.
Essentially, plaid is the EV version of a GT-R. Super competent, great numbers, and about as much fun as racing an toaster. Proof that you can do amazing things with enough hardware.