Cupra administration doubts the opportunity of a Volkswagen e-car for 20,000 euros

Wayne Griffiths, supervisor of the Cupra automotive model, which is a part of the Volkswagen group, questions the assertion of the primary administration that it will likely be attainable to supply an electrical mannequin within the vary of 20-25 thousand euros.

Not too long ago, the media was stunned by the information that Volkswagen is making ready the most affordable all-electric automotive thus far, and the value will likely be round 20,000 euros. Such a mannequin may seem in 2027, however by 2025 a number of fashions (VW, Cupra, Škoda) could be introduced at a worth under 25,000 euros.

Shortly after, the top of Cupra, Wayne Griffiths, in a dialog with Spiegel journalists, doubted that this was attainable – no less than within the case of the Cupra Raval (the identify of Cupra’s low-cost e-car).

Griffiths has raised the value bar a lot increased, revealing that the low-cost Cupra electrical automotive may very well be supplied for round 25-30 thousand euros.

Cupra mother or father Seat doesn’t but have a completely electrical automotive. Referring to this subject, Griffiths emphasised that “The electrical Seat will come once we can afford it.” We should see if and when an appropriate electrical automotive will seem at a worth of round 25,000 euros.

The Cupra Raval is scheduled to debut in late 2025. It seems that reasonably priced electrical fashions from Volkswagen, Škoda and presumably Seat are being thought of.