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Cupra Tavascan
BERJAYA
Overview
ManufacturerCupra (SEAT)
Also calledVolkswagen ID. Unyx (China, 2024–2025)
Volkswagen ID. Unyx 06 (China, 2025–present)
ProductionDecember 2023[1] – present
AssemblyChina: Hefei, Anhui (Volkswagen Anhui)[2]
DesignerAlberto Torrecillas
Body and chassis
ClassCompact crossover SUV (C)
Body style5-door coupe SUV
LayoutRear-motor, rear-wheel drive
Dual-motor, all-wheel-drive
PlatformVolkswagen Group MEB
RelatedVolkswagen ID.4/ID.5
Ford Capri EV
Powertrain
Electric motorAPP 550 permanent magnet brushless motor
TransmissionSingle-speed
Battery82 kWh lithium-ion
Range520 km (320 mi) (Tavascan VZ)
550 km (340 mi) (Tavascan Endurance)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,766 mm (108.9 in)[3]
Length
  • 4,644 mm (182.8 in)[3]
  • 4,663 mm (183.6 in) (Volkswagen ID. UNYX 06)
Width
  • 1,861 mm (73.3 in)[3]
  • 1,860 mm (73.2 in) (Volkswagen ID. Unyx 06)
Height
  • 1,597 mm (62.9 in)[3]
  • 1,610 mm (63.4 in) (Volkswagen ID. Unyx 06)

The Cupra Tavascan is a battery electric compact crossover SUV (C-segment) produced by Volkswagen Anhui, a joint venture between Volkswagen (75%) and Chinese company JAC Group (25%), and sold by Cupra, a subsidiary of SEAT.

The concept version was first shown at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show.[4] In March 2021, it was confirmed that the vehicle would begin production,[5] with the official launch taking place in April 2023.[6]

The Tavascan is marketed as the Volkswagen ID. Unyx (Chinese: 大众与众; pinyin: Dàzhòng Yǔzhòng) in China, with minor cosmetic changes.[7] In April 2025, the Volkswagen ID. Unyx was renamed to Volkswagen ID. Unyx 06 (Chinese: 大众与众06; pinyin: Dàzhòng Yǔzhòng 06).[8]

Overview

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Concept car

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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 (302 hp).[9]

The Tavascan's battery has a capacity of 77 kWh (280 MJ), providing a range of 450 km (280 mi).[10]

Tavascan Extreme E

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BERJAYA
Tavascan Extreme E (IAA 2021)

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

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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 (250 kW) and a range of 550 km (342 mi).[14]

2026 update

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An updated version will be launched in the summer of 2026, which will also launch a new entry-level variant with a 58 kWh (210 MJ) battery pack providing providing a 435 km (270 mi) of range. It will also include a larger digital instrument cluster and a new Android-based infotainment system.[15]

Safety

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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]

ANCAP test results
Cupra Tavascan
(2024, aligned with Euro NCAP)[17]
Test Points %
Overall: StarStarStarStarBERJAYA
Adult occupant: 35.78 89%
Child occupant: 42.87 87%
Pedestrian: 50.82 80%
Safety assist: 12.14 67%
Euro NCAP test results
Cupra Tavascan 250 kW (LHD) (2024)[18]
Test Points %
Overall: StarStarStarStarStar
Adult occupant: 35.8 89%
Child occupant: 42.2 86%
Pedestrian: 50.8 80%
Safety assist: 14.3 79%
C-NCAP test results
2025 VW ID. Unyx 06 Ultra Long Range[19]
Category %
Overall: StarStarStarStarStar 90.2%
Occupant protection: 93.91%
Vulnerable road users: 83.53%
Active safety: 88.41%

Sales

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Year China
2024 2,341[20]
2025 9,434[21]

References

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  1. "【图】Cupra Tavascan在大众安徽正式投产_汽车之家". www.autohome.com.cn. Retrieved 2023-12-30.
  2. "2024 Cupra Tavascan EV Will Be Made In China For Export To Europe". InsideEVs. 7 December 2022.
  3. 1 2 3 4 Gauthier, Michael (21 April 2023). "Cupra's Electric 2024 Tavascan Debuts As An ID.5 With Spanish Flair". Carscoops.
  4. Bob Harper (10 September 2019). "New Cupra Tavascan all-electric SUV debuts in Frankfurt". evo.co.uk. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  5. Jake Groves (22 March 2021). "Cupra Tavascan: spicy new all-electric SUV confirmed for 2024 release". carmagazine.co.uk. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  6. "New 2024 Cupra Tavascan all-electric coupe-SUV unveiled". Auto Express. 21 April 2023. Archived from the original on 22 April 2023.
  7. Kang, Lei (2024-03-13). "VW Anhui files for 1st model ID.UNYX". CnEVPost. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
  8. "限时权益价14.99万起 2025款与众06正式上市 增53.6kWh电池". Autohome (in Chinese). Retrieved 2025-04-21.
  9. Didier Ric (2 September 2019). "Cupra Tavascan : le futur SUV Coupé électrique de Cupra est quasi prêt". L'Argus.
  10. François Lemaur (2 September 2019). "Cupra Tavascan : un concept de SUV électrique sportif". L'Automobile Magazine. Retrieved 2 September 2019.
  11. 1 2 Smith, Sam D. (7 September 2021). "Cupra Tavascan Extreme-E Concept Hints At Brand's Second Electric Production Car". Carscoops.
  12. Anderson, Brad (29 March 2023). "This Is Our First Look At The 2024 Cupra Tavascan". Carscoops.
  13. "Cupra Tavascan revealed with 335bhp and 341-mile range". Autocar. 21 April 2023.
  14. "2024 Cupra Tavascan Spices Up VW Group's Electric SUV Coupe Lineup". Motor1.com. 21 April 2023.
  15. Gauthier, Michael (26 March 2026). "Cupra Gave The Tavascan New Screens And Air Vents That Think For Themselves". Carscoops. Retrieved 6 April 2026.
  16. Berry, Laura (8 June 2025). "The consumer backlash against annoying driver alerts has began but how much longer do we we[sic] need to put up with them? | Opinion". Retrieved 23 October 2025.
  17. "ANCAP results for Cupra Tavascan". Ancap.com.au. 2024.
  18. https://www.euroncap.com/en/results/cupra/tavascan/53133
  19. "C-NCAP官方网站|测评结果". www.c-ncap.org.cn. Retrieved 2026-01-05.
  20. "【易车销量榜】全国2024年大众终端量销量榜-易车榜-易车". car.yiche.com. Retrieved 2026-02-10.
  21. "【易车销量榜】全国2025年大众终端量销量榜-易车榜-易车". car.yiche.com. Retrieved 2026-02-10.
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