Cupra Tavascan vs Kia EV5
What's the difference?

Cupra Tavascan

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2025 price

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Kia EV5

$43,999 - $76,615

2025 price

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Summary

2025 Cupra Tavascan

2025 Kia EV5

By Byron Mathioudakis

By Andrew Chesterton

Safety Rating

Electric motor type

Permanent Magnet

Electric motor type

Permanent Magnet

Vehicle type

Battery Electric

Vehicle type

Battery Electric

Electric range

534 km

Electric range

400 km

Energy consumption

16.3 kWh/100km

18.2 kWh/100km

Battery capacity

77.00 kWh

64.20 kWh

Seating

Likes

Dynamic capabilities
Value positioning
Sporty design

Very comfortable and capable drive experience
Entry-level pricing on point
Strong warranty offering and $350 a year servicing

Dislikes

No spare wheel
Base equipment levels not to China standards
Needs single-pedal driving/braking

Artificially heavy steering
Noticeable wind noise at times
Uncomfortable cabin materials

2025 Cupra Tavascan Summary

Timing is everything.

For instance, with all the bad publicity the man behind the brand is generating, right now might be the perfect time if you’re in the market for a Tesla Model Y alternative.

And that’s especially so if said alternative happens to be around the same price… such as the all-new Cupra Tavascan.

No, not an antacid for relief from indigestion, but the Volkswagen Group’s Spanish brand’s first medium-sized electric SUV.

Is it good enough to catapult Cupra into the big time in Australia?

Time to find out!

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2025 Kia EV5 Summary

Make no mistake, you are looking at the biggest challenge the all-conquering Tesla Model Y has ever faced in Australia.

It’s the Kia EV5, a mid-size, all-electric SUV the Korean brand thinks will be its best-selling EV by some margin.

Oh, and it’s cheaper than the Tesla, by more than a little bit.

So, is this the electric SUV that might finally put an end to Tesla’s winning run in Australia?

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Deep dive comparison

2025 Cupra Tavascan 2025 Kia EV5

Verdict

Like most Cupras, the Tavascan is affordable, stylish, practical, fun to drive and just that little bit different.

And it is clear the Volkswagen Group is trying hard to make the brand a success. That it can bring that formula to the medium EV SUV market with as much aplomb might just be enough to lure more than a few would-be Model Y buyers Barcelona’s way.

Definitely one to strongly consider.

Note: CarsGuide attended this event as a guest of the manufacturer, with travel, accommodation and meals provided.

Verdict

The size is right, the price is right and the drive is right – three things that make the Kia EV5 a pretty formidable foe, and the kind of vehicle that might finally be able to break through the wall of the temple of Tesla in Australia.

Note: CarsGuide attended this event as a guest of the manufacturer, with accommodation and meals provided.

Cupra Tavascan vs Kia EV5 What's the difference?

Summary

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Verdict

Verdict

Cupra Tavascan vs Kia EV5
What's the difference?