The CUPRA Tavascan has seen a price drop: it’s now as cheap as the Born.

The CUPRA Tavascan, the largest model from this Spanish brand, now has an entry-level version. This electric SUV is available with a 190 HP (140 kW) engine paired with a 58 kWh battery, delivering a WLTP range of 441 km. The company states that this variant is designed for daily commuting and medium-distance trips.

Higher up in the lineup are still available the Endurance version (rear-wheel drive, 286 HP) and the VZ version (all-wheel drive, 340 HP), both equipped with the well-known 77 kWh battery pack found in many other electric vehicles from Volkswagen Group. The Endurance version boasts a WLTP range of 557 km, while the VZ version has a range of 527 km due to its higher power consumption.

The 58 kWh battery is of the LFP (lithium-iron-phosphate) type and can be charged at a maximum power of 105 kW in direct current, taking 26 minutes to go from 10% to 80%. The 77 kWh battery, on the other hand, is an NCM (nickel-cobalt-manganese) type capable of being charged at 135 kW. In this case, the battery pack can be charged from 10% to 80% in 28 minutes.

The base Tavascan has a starting price of 38,530 euros, which is lower than the Endurance’s 43,500 euros. It is thus practically on par with the 58 kWh Born model, which, despite being smaller, costs 38,000 euros — a very small difference. However, the Born has greater range (482 km WLTP). The engine, on the other hand, has exactly the same power (190 hp).

CUPRA Tavascan gets several additional upgrades

The Tavascan range has also received other improvements, including a larger digital dashboard (10.25 inches) that offers more customization options than before. The infotainment system, paired with a 15-inch touchscreen, is based on Google’s Android Automotive OS. According to CUPRA, these updates result in a faster and smoother user experience.

The steering wheel now features physical buttons instead of haptic ones. The Endurance and VZ versions come standard with Launch Control, which optimizes power delivery for faster acceleration from a standstill. The new One Pedal Driving function should also be mentioned, as it allows driving using only the accelerator (by increasing the level of regenerative braking retention, it’s usually not necessary to use the brake pedal, as the vehicle stops simply by lifting the foot off the accelerator).

The Tavascan also comes equipped with the Digital Key Mobile Device Key, which allows unlocking, starting, and accessing the vehicle using a smartphone, as well as V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) for two-way charging that enables powering external devices (see diagram). Additionally, the intelligent Reversing Park Assist system now includes a memorized parking function.

Source | CUPRA