CUPRA

Tavascan RWD 77kWh

Electric car · M1 · Updated 2026-03

CUPRA's flagship SUV EV — dramatic coupé-SUV styling, 522km WLTP and a sporty character to complement the Born already on Irish roads.

CUPRA Tavascan RWD 77kWh — electric car Ireland 2026
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€40,490 After SEAI + VRT grants
522km WLTP ~415km real-world
522WLTP range km77kWh battery
415Real range kmIrish conditions est.
135Max DC kWFast charging
6.8s0–100 km/hAcceleration
€40,490Net priceAfter grants
€120Motor tax/yrLowest BEV band

⚙️ Technical specifications

Battery capacity77 kWh
WLTP range522 km
Real-world range (Ireland)~415 km
Acceleration (0–100 km/h)6.8s
Top speed180 km/h
Torque310 Nm
DrivetrainRWD
Max DC charge rate135 kW
Max AC charge rate11 kW
ConnectorsCCS · Type 2
Boot capacity540 L
Towing capacity1,200 kg
Seats5
Dimensions
Length4,644 mm
Width1,861 mm
Height1,597 mm
Battery warranty8 years / 160,000 km
CO₂ emissions0 g/km
🏁 WLTP range522km
🇮🇪 Real-world (Irish)~415km

Estimates based on mixed Irish motorway/urban driving. Actual range varies with speed, temperature, load and driving style.

CUPRA highlights

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Sport-focused EV brand
SEAT's performance sub-brand — driver engagement as priority
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CUPRA design language
Copper accents and aggressive styling throughout
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VW MEB platform
VW Group engineering with CUPRA sport tuning

💰 Irish pricing & incentives

List price (inc. 23% VAT)€46,490
SEAI Private Car Grant− €3,500
VRT relief− €2,500
Net price after grants€40,490

💡 Total savings of €6,000. Always verify eligibility at seai.ie.

SEAI Private Car Grant €3,500 VRT relief €2,500 Motor tax €120/yr Home charger grant €300 BIK OMV −€20,000 (2026)
Estimated annual running costs (15,000km)
Home/depot charging (€0.24/kWh)~€531
Public charging (€0.49/kWh avg)~€1,084
Motor tax€120/yr
Saving vs petrol equivalent (€1.8/L)~€2,169/yr
💡 Cost comparison: At an Electric Ireland night rate of €0.24/kWh, 15,000km of driving in the Tavascan costs approximately €531 in electricity — compared with ~€2,700 in petrol for an equivalent car.

🚘 Tavascan — All Trims & Pricing Ireland 2026

All prices are guide prices. Private buyer prices shown after SEAI Private Car Grant (€3,500) and VRT relief (€2,500). Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer.

Model / Trim Battery & Range Price After Grants
Tavascan RWD 77kWh
Most Popular
77kWh · 522km €46,490€40,490
Tavascan VZ AWD 77kWh
AWD Performance
77kWh · 490km €54,490€50,990

Prices include 23% VAT. Net prices shown after SEAI Private Car Grant (€3,500 where list price < €65,000) and VRT relief (capped at actual VRT due — 7% of OMSP, max €5,000 up to €40k, max €2,500 up to €50k, nil above €50k). Business buyers: SEAI car grant not available — VRT relief only. Always verify at seai.ie.

🇮🇪 Tavascan on Irish routes

Based on estimated real-world Irish driving range (mixed motorway, regional and urban).

🛣️ Dublin → Cork 260km · M8
✅ Single charge — 155km remaining
🛤️ Dublin → Galway 220km · M6
✅ Single charge — 195km remaining
🏝️ Dublin → Kerry 310km · M7/N21
✅ Single charge — 105km remaining
🌊 Dublin → Donegal 260km · N2/N14
✅ Single charge — 155km remaining
🔄 Cork → Dublin (return) 520km · Round trip
⚡ One rapid charge stop needed
🏠 Daily commute (avg) 50km · /day
✅ 8+ days between home charges

Based on ~415km estimated real-world range. Actual range varies with load, speed and conditions.

👥 Is the Tavascan right for you?

First-time EV buyer✅ Excellent choice
Family with children✅ 5 seats, 540L boot
Daily commuter (<100km)✅ Perfect
Intercity driving✅ Dublin–Cork on one charge
Towing (trailer/caravan)✅ Up to 1,200kg
Private buyer (SEAI + VRT)✅ €6,000 total grants
Company car / BIK saving✅ BIK OMV −€20,000 (2026)
AWD / off-road capability⚠️ FWD/RWD only
💡 Best for: Sporty electric SUV coupé.

⚡ Charging guide

🏠 7.4kW home wallbox (0–100%)~11h
🏠 11kW three-phase (0–100%)~7h
⚡ 50kW ESB ecars DC (10–80%)~65min
🚀 135kW DC ultra-fast (10–80%)~24min
Connectors (DC)CCS
Connectors (AC)Type 2
🔌 Irish networks: Compatible with ESB ecars, Ionity, EZO, Circle K and Applegreen via CCS. CUPRA EVs share VW Group's MEB platform and benefit from preferential Ionity pricing via the CUPRA Connect / We Charge app.

CUPRA EVs share VW Group's We Charge network — access to 500,000+ chargers across Europe including preferential Ionity rates. The Born supports up to 135kW DC charging.

📐 Dimensions & practicality

Length4,644 mm
Width1,861 mm
Height1,597 mm
Boot capacity540 L
Towing (braked)1,200 kg
Seats5
Battery warranty8 years / 160,000 km
🔋 Battery warranty: 8 years / 160,000 km. Manufacturer covers against capacity loss below 70%.

❓ Frequently asked questions — CUPRA Tavascan RWD 77kWh

The CUPRA Tavascan RWD 77kWh has an Irish list price of €46,490 (including 23% VAT). After the SEAI Private Car Grant of €3,500 and VRT relief of €2,500, the net cost is approximately €40,490. The range starts from €46,490 list price. Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer and verify grant eligibility at seai.ie.
The CUPRA Tavascan RWD 77kWh has a WLTP official range of 522km. In real-world Irish conditions — motorway speeds, Irish temperatures and typical mixed urban/rural driving — expect approximately 415km per charge. This is sufficient for Dublin to Cork (260km) on a single charge.
Yes. The CUPRA Tavascan RWD 77kWh qualifies for the SEAI Private Car Grant of €3,500. New M1 BEV, list price €14k–€60k. Apply via seai.ie after purchase. VRT relief of €2,500 also applies, giving total state support of €6,000. Verify current eligibility at seai.ie.
Yes. Company car drivers benefit from the BIK (Benefit in Kind) OMV deduction of €20,000 in 2026, significantly reducing taxable BIK on EVs. Combined with zero motor tax (€120/yr) and lower fuel costs versus petrol, the CUPRA Tavascan RWD 77kWh is one of the most tax-efficient company cars in Ireland. The SEAI grant of €3,500 also applies for private buyers.
At 15,000km per year: home charging at a €0.24/kWh night rate costs approximately €531. Public charging at €0.49/kWh costs approximately €1,084. Add €120 motor tax. Compare to approximately €2,700 in petrol for an equivalent combustion car.
CUPRA is the performance sub-brand of SEAT, part of the Volkswagen Group. CUPRA vehicles are built on VW Group platforms (MEB for EVs) and share VW Group components and engineering standards. In Ireland, CUPRA is distributed through selected SEAT/CUPRA authorised dealers with access to VW Group parts and service infrastructure.
The CUPRA Tavascan RWD 77kWh supports up to 135kW DC and 11kW AC charging. At a 7.4kW home wallbox, a full charge takes approximately 11 hours. At a 50kW ESB ecars rapid charger, 10–80% takes around 65 minutes. At the maximum 135kW DC rate, 10–80% takes approximately 24 minutes.
The CUPRA Tavascan RWD 77kWh uses CCS (DC fast charging) and Type 2 (AC), compatible with all major Irish networks including ESB ecars, Ionity, EZO, Circle K and Applegreen.
Motor tax for the CUPRA Tavascan RWD 77kWh is €120 per year — the lowest available band in Ireland (A1, 0g/km CO₂). All battery electric vehicles registered as private cars qualify for this rate, compared to €280–€700+/year for an equivalent petrol or diesel car.

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