What is it?
CUPRA’s all-electric halo twin motor dream car, based on a concept from 2019. It looks like a spaceship, goes like the clappers and has plenty of space. This VZ1 has 340PS and 545 Nm of torque, and a 310-mile WLTP range, with a 28-minute rapid charge from 10–80%. Find out what we think in our detailed video review.
Verdict
Great performance, comfortable, spacious, good looking. CUPRA’s Tavascan is the Born’s big brother and it is a great all round electric car. The twin motors make the car great fun to drive and the quality and space of the interior had passengers very happy. Not without it’s quirks, but highly recommended (if you can swallow the price).
What we liked
- Performance
- Comfortable and Spacious
- Looks
What we didn’t like
- Reflections in Side Mirrors
- Steering Wheel Buttons
- Low Rear Camera Resolution and lag
Test car spec
- Tavascan VZ1 77KwH
- Trim: VZ1
- Exterior colour: Atacama Desert
- Interior: Contrast – Dark night microfiber bucket seats
- Engine: 77KwH 340PS
Transmission
- Max. Power:PS @ rpm: 340 @ 3,748-6,500
- Max. Torque:Nm @ rpm: 545 @ 0-3,679
Electric Consumption and Performance
- (kWh/100km)WLTP: 15.2-16.0
- CO2 (WLTP) g/km: 0
- Euro standard: TBC
- 0-62 mph: 5.5
- Top speed: 112
Dimensions (mm)
- Length: 4,644
- Width (including wing mirrors): 1,861
- Height: 1,597
- Wheelbase: 2,766
Capacities (l)
- Boot space:540
Weight (kg)
Kerb weight:2,267
- Battery
- Battery type: Lithium-ion
- Battery (kWh):77/82
- Battery voltage (V):240-408
- Charging time AC 11kw 0-100%:8hrs
- Charging time DC 135kW 10-80%:28mins
Price
- Benefit-in-kind rate: 2%
- Insurance group: 38E
- Recommended Retail: £57,280
Options
- Metallic paint £0
- Winter pack £0 Included in the RRP
Price as tested: £57,280
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