Cupra Tavascan

The Cupra Tavascan is an electric concept sports utility vehicle (SUV) to be produced by Volkswagen Anhui, a joint venture between Volkswagen and Chinese company JAC Motors, and sold by Cupra, a subsidiary of SEAT. It was unveiled at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show.[2] In March 2021, it was confirmed that production of the vehicle would begin with an estimated release date in 2024.[3]

Cupra Tavascan
Overview
ManufacturerVolkswagen Anhui
Production2019 (concept car)
2024 (production)
AssemblyChina: Anhui (Volkswagen Anhui)[1]
DesignerAlberto Torrecillas
Body and chassis
Classconcept car
Body style5-door SUV
LayoutRear-motor, rear-wheel drive
Dual-motor, all-wheel-drive
PlatformVolkswagen Group MEB
Powertrain
Electric motorAPP 310 permanent magnet brushless motor
TransmissionSingle-speed
BatteryLi-ion
  • Name Net (kWh) Gross (kWh)
  • Pro S   77              82
Electric range
  • Predicted WLTP range:
  • 77 kWh: up to 450 km (280 mi)

Overview

Concept car
Cupra Tavascan (IAA 2019)

The Tavascan is based on the MEB Platform, which is designed for electric vehicles of the Volkswagen Group, of which the Volkswagen ID.3 is the first production vehicle to use it. The SUV receives two electric motors placed on the axles, enabling all-wheel drive and providing a cumulative power of 225 kW (302 hp).[4]

The Tavascan's battery has a capacity of 77 kWh (280 MJ) providing a range of 450 km (280 mi).[5]

Production version

The production version of the Tavascan was first presented in March 2023 in a video made by the brand and Spanish singer and songwriter Rosalía.[6]

References
  1. "2024 Cupra Tavascan EV Will be Made in China for Export to Europe".
  2. Bob Harper (10 September 2019). "New Cupra Tavascan all-electric SUV debuts in Frankfurt". evo.co.uk. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  3. Jake Groves (22 March 2021). "Cupra Tavascan: spicy new all-electric SUV confirmed for 2024 release". carmagazine.co.uk. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  4. Didier Ric (2 September 2019). "Cupra Tavascan : le futur SUV Coupé électrique de Cupra est quasi prêt". L'Argus.
  5. François Lemaur (2 September 2019). "Cupra Tavascan : un concept de SUV électrique sportif". L'Automobile Magazine. Retrieved 2 September 2019.
  6. Anderson, Brad (March 29, 2023). "This Is Our First Look At The 2024 Cupra Tavascan". Carscoops.
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