Electric, the Cupra Tavascan is excluded from the bonus. Why?

Made in China and environmental aid in Europe don’t mix well, and the Cupra Tavascan will pay the price in France.

It’s the story of a global bug affecting electric cars. By confirming its decision on import duties for vehicles produced in China, due to government subsidies granted and the poor ecological record of their long-distance shipping by boat, Europe has made a strong move. But there are inevitably “victims” that no one suspected, such as the Spanish brand Cupra (owned by the Volkswagen group) whose new electric SUV is the Tavascan. Who among the general public would have thought that this model could come from China? It is indeed produced in the Volkswagen factory in Anhui… and disappointingly so?

A promising electric SUV, but excluded from subsidies

Goodbye to the “open doors” customs duties, but also to the ecological bonus of 4000 euros in France (possibly more if you qualify for low income, conversion bonuses, etc.). Nevertheless, Cupra tried to cast doubt by pricing its entry-level model starting at 46,990 euros.

In the consumer’s mind, this suspicious price is the line that cannot be crossed to be eligible for the bonus. But no, it is a decoy.

It’s a pity because the vehicle known as Volkswagen ID. Unyx in China is a product that, beyond its very polarizing style, offers excellent performance. In its basic version Tavascan V 286, its range displays 569 km in mixed cycle and its power is 286 horsepower, while the battery is a 77 kWh cube. The VZ 340 4drive version boosts the power to 340 horsepower thanks to all-wheel drive, but the range drops to 515 km due to increased weight and consumption.

And you, will you be tempted despite the absence of an ecological bonus? Or is its Chinese production a deal-breaker for you?

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