What is it?
The Tavascan is Cupra's first all-electric SUV, built on the Volkswagen Group MEB platform shared with the VW ID.5, Skoda Enyaq Coupe and Audi Q4 e-tron Sportback. It uses the 77 kWh net battery in all Australian grades, with a single rear-mounted motor on V1, V2 and Endurance trims, and a twin-motor AWD setup on the VZ flagship. Maximum WLTP range sits at 523 km on Endurance and drops to 480 km on the VZ. Four grades from $60,990 to $74,990 plus on-roads. 5-star ANCAP from 2024.
The lineup runs from V1 at $60,990 plus on-roads, through to VZ at $74,990 plus on-roads. Warranty cover sits at 5 years, unlimited km.
Interior and Technology
523 km WLTP on the Endurance, real road-trip range for an MEB car. 15-inch landscape touchscreen, the largest in any current MEB car. Sport bucket seats, copper accents and a properly distinct cabin design. 5-star ANCAP from 2024.
135 kW DC peak is well behind the 800V Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6. Cupra dealer network smaller than VW or Hyundai. VZ at $74,990 plus on-roads overlaps Polestar 4 and Tesla Model Y Performance territory.
Should you buy the Tavascan?
Reasons to buy
- 523 km WLTP on the Endurance, real road-trip range for an MEB car. 15-inch landscape touchscreen, the largest in any current MEB car. Sport bucket seats, copper accents and a properly distinct cabin design. 5-star ANCAP from 2024.
- Warranty: 5 years, unlimited km. Battery: 8 years.
- 5-star ANCAP (2024), full driver-assist suite.
- 540 L (1,330 L seats down) boot, segment-competitive cargo space.
Reasons to wait
- 135 kW DC peak is well behind the 800V Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6. Cupra dealer network smaller than VW or Hyundai. VZ at $74,990 plus on-roads overlaps Polestar 4 and Tesla Model Y Performance territory.
- You want 800V fast charging (Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6), Supercharger access (Tesla Model Y), or the broadest dealer network in the segment.
- V2 is the sweet spot for daily buyers, Endurance is the answer if you need the range, VZ is the one to drive. The 135 kW DC peak is the genuine weakness in the segment.
- Top trim climbs to $74,990 plus on-roads.
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