Cupra Tavascan 2026: Spain’s sporty electric midsizer now $5000 cheaper with new ‘V’ grade to undercut Tesla Model Y

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It’s now cheaper than ever to purchase Cupra’s Tavascan midsize SUV.

Cupra Australia has today debuted an all-new, introductory ‘V’ grade to its Tavascan model range aimed to keep the Tesla Model Y, Kia EV5 and Zeekr 7X on their toes. The model also sees several small changes for the new model year. 

The cut-price V effectively boots the once base-model Endurance to assume the position as Cupra’s cheapest, reducing the EV entry-point to the Spanish-named, German-owned brand from $60,990 to $55,490 before on-road costs – down more than $5000.

This puts the once premium-option Tavascan some $3400 below the Tesla Model Y RWD, almost $1300 under the front-driven Kia EV5 Air, and a healthy $2400 beneath the Zeekr 7X RWD. 

The Tavascan V sends a reduced 140kW to the back tyres, – down 70kW over the once-base model Endurance – with power drawn from a 58kWh lithium-ion battery. The system is rated for a combined driving range of 414km (WLTP), with DC charging capped at a markedly low 105kW.

Despite this, rapid DC charging from 10-80 percent takes a passable 26 minutes, enough range and top-up speed, Cupra says, for urban commuting and everyday driving. 

Highlight standard equipment from the new Tavascan V includes power-adjustable heated front seats, a Sennheiser sound system, 360 degree camera, and 20-inch ‘Heckla’ alloy wheels. Further details are yet to be confirmed on the Cupra website. 

What of the Tavascan Endurance? That variant is now $5500 more expensive than last year, with a new entry point of $66,490. Cupra says this price is justified with more standard equipment, with the Interior Package now thrown in by default.

Consequently, the Endurance adds once optional 20-inch wheels, a 12-speaker Sennheiser sound system, power-adjustable heated front bucket seats and more to its standard equipment list. Launch control has also been added to the Endurance as standard – a move shared by the all-wheel drive VZ range-topper.

The 250kW VZ is otherwise unchanged for MY27, though its entry price rises by $1000 to $75,490 before on-road costs. The Extreme Package remains as an $8000 option exclusive to the flagship grade. 

Range-wide changes to the MY27 Tavascan include a larger 10.25-inch digital driver display, physical buttons which replace haptic touch-controls on the steering wheel, improvements to the central wireless device charger, and new, no-cost paint options.

All grades of the updated Cupra Tavascan are available to order now.  

Cupra Tavascan 2026: prices in Australia

All prices listed are before on-road costs.

• V: $55,490
• Endurance: $66,490
• VZ: $75,490