Only using first gear for hard launches helps, as does the fact they are using dog clutches in addition to traditional friction plates.

The coolest part is the rear motor can be completely mechanically decoupled from the axel so it can just coast. Most other EV just shut of power to the motor, but Taycan can freewheel on the rear axle.

Jalopnik did a huge in depth on the whole powertrain that is really interesting.

https://jalopnik.com/an-extremely-detailed-look-at-the-porsc...