The CUPRA Tavascan range now starts with a new Origin version in the UK. It uses a 58 kWh battery and a 140 kW electric motor rated at 190PS, with a recommended on-the-road price of £39,995. CUPRA quotes up to 273 miles of WLTP range for the model, while the smaller battery accepts up to 105 kW of DC charging and takes 26 minutes to go from 10 to 80 per cent under the stated conditions. The UK price and specification should not be treated as a Romanian price list.
A new entry point for the electric coupé SUV
Origin brings the number of Tavascan trim levels to five: Origin, V1, V2, VZ and VZ Extreme. The new trim is available only with the 58 kWh battery and rear-wheel drive. It is positioned below the 77 kWh versions, which remain relevant for buyers who prioritise longer-distance range or stronger performance.
Standard equipment includes 19-inch Vulcano alloy wheels, heated front seats, a reversing camera, a 10.25-inch digital cockpit and a 15-inch infotainment screen. The equipment list matters because the updated Tavascan does not simply lower the price by retaining the earlier, smaller driver display. CUPRA has moved the larger digital interface across the revised range, while the infotainment system uses an Android-based operating system.
Image from the Auto Express Tavascan 2026 gallery. Credit: Auto Express/CUPRA; reuse rights were not independently confirmed.
What the 58 kWh powertrain delivers
The 190PS motor produces 140 kW and drives the rear wheels. Auto Express reports a 0–62mph time of 8.6 seconds, while CUPRA UK lists a WLTP range of up to 273 miles. That figure is approximately 439 km after conversion, but the official number should be read in the testing units of the market where the vehicle is sold. WLTP is a standard comparison method, not a guarantee of motorway range in winter, with a full load or at sustained high speed.
The smaller battery also changes the charging specification. The 58 kWh car is limited to 105 kW at a compatible DC charger. Tavascan versions with the 77 kWh battery can accept up to 135 kW. CUPRA states that the Origin can charge from 10 to 80 per cent in 26 minutes. Actual time depends on battery temperature, starting state of charge, the charger and the car’s charging curve. A 105 kW peak does not mean that every charging session runs at that power.
The new configuration is therefore a choice rather than a universal upgrade. A driver who mostly uses the car in town may value the lower price and the still substantial WLTP range. A driver who frequently crosses the country may prefer the additional reserve of the 77 kWh battery, even when the larger pack raises the purchase price.
More equipment across the range
The update gives all cars a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, a significant change from the previous 5.3-inch setup. The 15-inch central display is Google Android-powered and supports compatible applications. CUPRA has also introduced a steering wheel with physical buttons, a practical change for functions that are used while driving.
From V1 upwards, the Tavascan gains smartphone unlocking and a vehicle-to-load function. With the appropriate adapter, the high-voltage battery can supply power to three-pin appliances such as a laptop, a portable fridge or an electric-bike charger. V2 and higher grades receive a Sennheiser sound system with 12 speakers and Contrabass processing. The specification is useful, but V2L performance depends on the adapter and the connected device rather than on the headline name alone.
Dashboard image from the Auto Express Tavascan 2026 gallery. Credit: Auto Express/CUPRA; reuse rights were not independently confirmed.
Launch Control is reserved for the higher-performance versions using the 77 kWh battery. The VZ has two motors, all-wheel drive and 250 kW, or 340PS. The Endurance uses a 210 kW, 286PS rear motor and the 77 kWh battery. CUPRA quotes up to about 552 km of range for the larger-battery Tavascan, depending on version and market. These figures explain why the Origin is not a replacement for the whole range; it is a lower-cost alternative.
UK prices and the Romanian question
CUPRA UK lists the 190PS V1 from £41,695 and the V2 from £44,495. The VZ1 starts at £54,930, while the Origin is £39,995. Those prices include UK market conditions and should not be converted into an assumed Romanian retail price without a current exchange rate, local taxes and importer equipment. At the time of writing, the official sources checked here do not provide a verified Romanian price for the new version.
For Romanian buyers, the useful conclusion is that the Tavascan family now has a smaller-battery entry specification and a broader standard equipment package. Availability, trim names, charging limits and local warranty conditions still have to be checked with CUPRA Romania. A local order sheet is also the right place to confirm whether the Origin, the 58 kWh V1 or the V2 is offered with the same equipment as in Britain.
The new model makes the Tavascan easier to compare with other electric SUVs, but the decision remains dependent on use. The 58 kWh version combines the lower entry price with a 190PS motor and a respectable WLTP figure. The 77 kWh cars offer more range, faster peak charging and, in VZ form, substantially more performance. CUPRA has expanded the choice rather than making one version suitable for every driver.
