Having unveiling the CUPRA Formentor Concept earlier this year, CUPRA is now taking a further step into its vision of electrified performance with the CUPRA Tavascan Concept.

Designed to meet the needs of a market that is forecasted to grow by 15 per cent a year, the all-electric coupe SUV is the first road CUPRA to use a 100 per cent electric powertrain. A 77kWh lithium-ion battery pack provides a range of up to 280 miles.

The Tavascan Concept is powered by two motors – one integrated on the front axle, the second at the rear – providing a combined 306PS to all four wheels. This provides the car with a 0-60mph time of less than 6.5 seconds.

Wayne Griffiths, CUPRA CEO, said: “Besides the CUPRA Formentor, which will be launched in 2020 alongside two other high-performance plug-in hybrid models, we have already proved our technological capabilities by developing the world’s first 100 per cent electric touring car, the CUPRA e-Racer. With the presentation of the all-electric CUPRA Tavascan concept, we are translating this vision into the streets and proving that performance can be electrified.”