Cupra Tavascan
Battery electric compact crossover SUV
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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.
Volkswagen ID. Unyx 06 (China, 2025–present)
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| Manufacturer | Cupra (SEAT) |
| Also called | Volkswagen ID. Unyx (China, 2024–2025) Volkswagen ID. Unyx 06 (China, 2025–present) |
| Production | December 2023[1] – present |
| Assembly | China: Hefei, Anhui (Volkswagen Anhui)[2] |
| Designer | Alberto Torrecillas |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact crossover SUV (C) |
| Body style | 5-door coupe SUV |
| Layout | Rear-motor, rear-wheel drive Dual-motor, all-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group MEB |
| Related | Volkswagen ID.4/ID.5 |
| Powertrain | |
| Electric motor | APP 550 permanent magnet brushless motor |
| Transmission | Single-speed |
| Battery | 82 kWh lithium-ion |
| Range | 520 km (320 mi) (Tavascan VZ) 550 km (340 mi) (Tavascan Endurance) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,766 mm (108.9 in)[3] |
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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
Concept car
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 concept
Rear view
Tavascan Extreme E
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
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]
Rear view
Interior
Volkswagen ID. Unyx (China; front)
Volkswagen ID. Unyx (China; rear)
Volkswagen ID. Unyx 06 (China)
Volkswagen ID. Unyx 06 (China; interior)
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2026 update
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
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]
