Overview
SEAT CUPRA, S.A.U, simply known as CUPRA, is the high-performance motorsport subsidiary of SEAT S.A., Spain’s first family car manufacturer. The automotive company was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in Martorell, Spain.
In 1986, SEAT was sold to the German automotive group, Volkswagen A.G. CUPRA was previously known as SEAT Sport. The high-performance CUPRA brand was created in 2018. The manufacturer is committed to becoming a fully-electric brand by 2030. CUPRA is expected to introduce the all-electric CUPRA Terramar and the all-electric CUPRA UrbanRebel in due course. The company has the following portfolio of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and battery-electric vehicles (BEVs):
- CUPRA Formentor e-HYBRID
- CUPRA Leon e-HYBRID
- CUPRA Leon Estate e-HYBRID
- All-electric Cupra Born
- All-electric Cupra Tavascan
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The Cupra Leon PHEV Estate
The Cupra Leon badge is the high-performance version of the Seat Leon vehicles. The Leon has been sold since 1999, and is now in its fourth generation. The vehicle is built on the Volkswagen Group MQB platform.
The Cupra Leon (formerly Seat Leon Cupra) plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), is a good option for those seeking high-performance and style, but in an environmentally-friendly e-vehicle.
Though automotive manufacturers like Cupra, have been busy upgrading their model portfolios, to include plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), in general, the number of available estate plug-in electric cars, still remains limited. Therefore, the Cupra plug-in electric estate car is certainly worth the consideration for families and companies seeking a spacious vehicle, with an upmarket badge, lower tailpipe emissions and lower motoring costs.
The Cupra electric vehicle (EV) has a 12.8 kWh onboard EV battery, with a WLTP certified zero-emission electric range of up to 32 miles. The real-world pure electric range will be impacted by a number of factors, to include: driving profile, passenger and cargo load, speed, regenerative braking profile, onboard services used, road conditions and weather!
An EV range between 25 miles to 28 miles is more realistic. However, as most daily trips are short commutes, taking advantage of the lower cost of driving on electric mode (5 pence – 10 pence per mile), is a real advantage of the PHEV, compared to the conventional petrol only variant. Moreover, driving on the electric mode, delivers a smoother drive.
The EV has a 3.6 kW onboard charger, and using a dedicated home EV charging station, can be fully charged in under four hours. Of course, EV owners ‘top-up’ the battery charge on a regular basis. This way, one does not need to wait fours hours for a full charge! Moreover, topping up on a regular basis is also better for the long-term maintenance of the onboard EV battery. Cupra offers a 8 years or 100,000 miles warranty.
The Cupra electric car does not offer DC charging compatibility. Not surprising, as most PHEVs do not. However, the more recent introduction of plug-in hybrids, in particular, with a larger EV battery size, have started introducing DC charging.
The more regular the use of the electric mode, the higher the fuel efficiency of the vehicle. Cupra claims a fuel economy up to 219 mpg for the Leon plug-in hybrid. Expect the real-world fuel economy to be lower, but if the electric mode is leveraged, the efficiency will certainly be higher compared to the conventional petrol Cupra Leon variant, which has a fuel economy between 32.8 – 34.4 mpg.
Company-car drivers can also save from the lower Benefit-in-Kind (BiK-12%) tax charge, given the lower tailpipe emissions of the PHEV (29g CO2/km). Again, far lower than the conventional internal combustion engine petrol variant (196g CO2/km)!
The Cupra estate PHEV has a striking exterior design, punctuated only by the Cupra copper styling. The interior is both comfortable and high quality. The electric vehicle (EV) is practical for families, except, in that, the boot space has been reduced in the plug-in hybrid variant due to the additional EV hardware. The PHEV estate has a 470 L boot space.
The EV also includes a number of intelligent safety features: emergency assist, rain/ light sensor, exit warning, rear traffic alert, front assist, side assist and the Cupra eCall emergency service. The electric car also includes a 10.25″ digital cockpit and a 10″ touchscreen.
The Cupra Leon plug-in hybrid pairs the 1.4 e-HYBRID petrol engine with an electric motor. In terms of performance, the PHEV delivers up to 245 PS and 250 Nm torque. The top speed is 140 mph and the EV can achieve 0-62 mph in 7.0 seconds. Of course, the EV benefits from instant torque.
The electric car is available as a front-wheel drive (FWD) and also an all-wheel drive (AWD). The EV does not qualify for the UK government plug-in car grant (PiCG). Bottom-line, electric driving is good for the environment and the wallet. You can lease electric vehicles (EVs) via e-zoomed at very competitive prices!
| PROS | CONS |
|---|---|
| Attractive, distinctive and stylish Cupra exterior styling | Boot space limited |
| A high quality interior and comfortable drive | Charging limited to 3.6 kW. DC charging not available |
| Available on all-wheel drive (AWD) option | An expensive estate PHEV compared to alternatives |
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The Cupra Leon PHEV Estate (credit: Cupra)
| At A Glance | |
|---|---|
| EV Type: | Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) |
| Body Type: | Estate |
| Plug-In Car Grant (PiCG): | Not Available |
| Engine: | Petrol-Electric |
| Available In UK: | Yes |
| Variants (2 Options) |
|---|
| Cupra Leon Estate VZ2 1.4 e-HYBRID (from £37,890) |
| Cupra Leon Estate VZ3 1.4 e-HYBRID (from £41,590) |
| EV Battery & Emissions | |
|---|---|
| EV Battery Type: | Lithium-ion |
| EV Battery Capacity: | Available in one battery size: 12.8 kWh |
| Charging: | DC charging not available. On-board charger 3.6 kW (0%-100%: 3 hrs 42 mins) |
| Charge Port: | Type 2 |
| EV Cable Type: | Type 2 |
| Tailpipe Emissions: | 29g (CO2/km) |
| EV Battery Warranty: | 8 years or 100,000 miles |
| Average Cost Of Residential Charging | |
|---|---|
| Battery net capacity : 8.8 kWh | £1.27 |
| Battery net capacity : 11.6 kWh | £1.67 |
| Battery net capacity : 12.0 kWh | £1.73 |
| Battery net capacity : 13.10 kWh | £1.89 |
| Battery net capacity : 14.10 kWh | £2.03 |
- Note 1: The average cost of residential electricity in the UK varies depending on the region, supplier and type of energy used. An average for the UK is 14.40 p/kWh.
- Note 2: Not all EV manufactures make available the data on net EV battery capacity, and in a number of instances the EV battery capacity advertised, does not state if it is gross or net capacity. In general, usable EV battery capacity is between 85% to 95% of the gross available capacity.
| Charging Times (Overview) | |
|---|---|
| Slow charging AC (3 kW – 3.6 kW): | 6 – 12 hours (dependent on size of EV battery & SOC) |
| Fast charging AC (7 kW – 22 kW): | 3 – 8 hours (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC) |
| Rapid charging AC (43 kW): | 0-80%: 20 mins to 60 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC) |
- Note 1: SoC: state of charge
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Height (mm): | 1463 |
| Width (mm): | 1799 |
| Length (mm): | 4657 |
| Wheelbase (mm): | 2681 |
| Turning Circle (m): | 10.5 |
| Boot Space (L): | 470 |
| VZ2 1.4 e-HYBRID | |
|---|---|
| EV Battery Capacity: | 12.8 kWh |
| Pure Electric Range (WLTP): | 32 miles |
| Electric Energy Consumption (Wh/km): | 154.8 |
| Fuel Consumption (MPG): | 219 |
| Charging: | DC charging not available. On-board charger 3.6 kW (0%-100%: 3 hrs 42 mins) |
| Top Speed: | 140 mph |
| 0-62 mph: | 7.0 seconds |
| Drive: | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Max Power (PS): | 245 |
| Torque (Nm): | 250 |
| Transmission: | Automatic |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Weight (kg): | 1,642 |
| Colours: | 10 |
| NCAP Safety Rating: | Five-Star |
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