Cupra Tavascan

Concept car

The Tavascan is based on the MEB platform designed for electric vehicles of the Volkswagen Group, first used in a production car by the Volkswagen ID.3. The SUV has one electric motor on each axle, providing all-wheel drive and a cumulative power of 225 kW.[9]

The Tavascan's battery has a capacity of 77 kWh, providing a range of 450 km.[10]

Tavascan Extreme E

The Cupra Tavascan Extreme E was unveiled at the IAA Mobility Motor Show in Munich in September 2021.[11] It was developed in collaboration with Abt Sportsline and will debut in the experimental Extreme E off-road racing series.[11]

Production version

Teaser images of the Tavascan were shown in March 2023 in a video made in collaboration with Spanish singer-songwriter Rosalía.[12] The production version was officially unveiled on 21 April 2023.[13] It uses the same 82 kWh battery as the Volkswagen ID.5, with the top spec having 335 hp and a range of 342 mi.[14]

2026 update

An updated version will be launched in the summer of 2026, which will also launch a new entry-level variant with a 58 kWh battery pack providing providing a 435 km of range. It will also include a larger digital instrument cluster and a new Android-based infotainment system.[15]

Safety

The Tavascan does not qualify for a five-star ANCAP rating, with an automatic low score in the "safety assist", category, as it lacked safety assist features found various other cars, despite high scores in other categories.[16]