CUPRA Electric

A Battery Electric Vehicle, or BEV, has a larger battery which powers an electric motor to drive the wheels. It does not have a traditional combustion engine therefore it needs to be recharged periodically, rather than refuelled.

BEV technology and popularity has grown significantly in recent years with vehicles like the CUPRA Born being able to achieve range comparable to combustion engines plus fast recharge times.

Drivers of Electric Vehicles (EVs) benefit from an almost-silent driving experience in all-electric mode, as well as having additional initial acceleration power (torque) thanks to the electric motor, plus significantly reduced fuel use and tailpipe emissions.

This means drivers enjoy significant savings from reduced fuel usage compared to running a similar sized vehicle with only an internal combustion engine, especially when combined with a home solar system. EV users can also take advantage of many EV subsidies being rolled out at a government level.

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With a Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV), many people can undertake their normal commute to and from work without any tailpipe emissions, by using the electric-powered motor. But you never have to give up complete autonomy – if the battery charge is not sufficient, the combustion engine will automatically activate as required.

Most users charge their vehicles in the evenings by connecting their vehicle to a power socket in their carport or garage. This could be from a regular household plug, but many upgrade to an easily-available wall charger to gain faster charging speeds.

It’s also becoming increasingly easy to charge an EV using a growing number of public charging stations, many of which are compatible with DC fast charging². Governments are pushing to make public charging stations more widespread, thereby making it even easier to recharge.

Charging times will vary depending on factors such as ambient temperature, battery temperature, the battery state of charge, available power from the grid, the condition of the battery and in particular the charging equipment used.

CUPRA PHEV models support charging from a variety of AC methods, while the CUPRA Born BEV supports both AC and the faster DC charging² .

For more information please contact a CUPRA specialist.  

Alternating Current, or AC, is the type of power than comes from a normal domestic power point or home wall charger.

To be stored in the vehicles battery, AC power needs to be converted to Direct Current, or DC. This is done by the On Board Charger (OBC) in the vehicle.

DC charging is available at many public charging stations and is often capable of faster charging as the power can be delivered straight to the battery at higher rates.

DC fast charging is presently supported by the CUPRA Born².  

For more information please contact a CUPRA specialist.

The electric range of a Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) depends mainly on the size of its battery. In the case of CUPRA PHEV vehicles, the maximum electric range is between around 50 and to 60km (NEDC), depending on the model⁶. The overall range is greatly increased when combined with the use of the combustion engine.

The range you experience will depend on a number of factors including which CUPRA model you drive, as well as your driving style, the topography and road conditions you encounter. The main advantage of a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle is having both the fuel savings delivered by the electric battery, and the range of a fuel tank.

All CUPRA PHEV and BEV models include an eight years or 160,000 kilometre (whichever comes first) warranty for the EV battery.

The CUPRA Leon hot hatch and CUPRA Formentor SUV are both available with plug-in hybrid technology.

The CUPRA Born hot hatch is CUPRA’s first fully electric vehicle.

According to Australia Customs Notice No. 2022/34, “from 1 July 2022, customs duty on electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid vehicles and hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles with a customs value less than the fuel efficient luxury car tax threshold will have a ‘Free’ rate of duty”.

CUPRA PHEV and BEV model prices and offers are determined incorporating our best knowledge of the various local costs, taxes, duties and fees applicable. These costs and duties change from time to time (one example is the import duty for some BEV and PHEV vehicles, another would be shipping and logistic costs). Import duty is normally a tax paid by the importer and is a part of our costs in bringing the vehicle for sale to Australia. We aim to get the best possible price in the Australian market while also guaranteeing availability of products that are in high demand globally. There is no mechanism for a duty refund for customers on contracts already agreed and vehicles delivered.

In the case of CUPRA BEV and PHEV vehicles, no duty was collected or paid for BEV and PHEV vehicles as they were imported after July 1^st2022. CUPRA prices our vehicles in the most competitive way possible.