Cupra Tavascan Electric SUV Launches Officially in Egypt with 286 HP and 569 km Range
Cupra has officially launched the Tavascan electric SUV in Egypt through its distributor Kayan Egypt, with Sven Schuwirth attending his first official visit. The car is built on the MEB platform with a 286-hp rear motor and 569 km WLTP range. Cupra has sold over 8,000 vehicles in Egypt since 2023 and achieved 325% growth in 2025, targeting 10,000 sales soon.
The Cupra Tavascan has officially arrived in Egypt, marking the brand's first fully electric coupe SUV in the market. The reveal took place in the presence of Sven Schuwirth, Cupra's Executive Vice President for Sales, Marketing. After-Sales, on his first official visit to Egypt. The launch version packs a 286-horsepower rear-mounted motor and a 569-kilometer range.
Cupra Tavascan enters Egypt through Kayan Egypt
Kayan Egypt, the official Cupra distributor in the country, hosted the launch event. The visit included a stop at Cupra's headquarters in Abu Rawash, followed by a ceremony at CUPRA Garage in Waslet Dahshur, Sheikh Zayed. The key number? Cupra has sold more than 8,000 vehicles in Egypt since launching operations in 2023.
325% growth and a target of 10,000 cars
The figures tell a clear story. The brand achieved exceptional growth of 325% in 2025 compared to the previous year, signaling accelerating demand for its models in the local market. Cupra has already introduced the Leon, Formentor, Formentor VZ. Terramar, culminating in the fully electric Tavascan. Schuwirth confirmed the company aims to expand its electric lineup in Egypt, expecting the Cupra Raval to play a key role in that ambition.
Cupra Tavascan powertrain and performance
Built on the Volkswagen Group's MEB platform, the Cupra Tavascan arrives in Egypt in Endurance rear-wheel-drive form. Its electric motor produces 286 horsepower and 545 Nm of torque. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h takes just 6.8 seconds, before reaching an electronically limited top speed of 180 km/h.
569 km range and a 77 kWh battery
The Endurance variant offers the longest range in the Tavascan lineup. Its 77 kWh battery enables up to 569 kilometers on a single charge under the WLTP cycle. The car also features a Launch Control system that manages torque delivery to the wheels for the strongest possible standing start. These figures put Cupra in direct competition with other electric models in the Egyptian market.
Modern design with Matrix LED headlights
The design turns heads. An illuminated logo sits at the center of the hood, while triangular Matrix LED headlights come with automatic high-beam adjustment to avoid dazzling other drivers. The details reflect the brand's move toward a bolder visual identity. Although pricing has not been officially announced, the Cupra Tavascan enters a market where electric competition is heating up fast.
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