CUPRA Tavascan vs KGM Musso EV

The CUPRA Tavascan starts from $60,990 before on-road costs, while the KGM Musso EV opens at $60,000. That makes the KGM Musso EV the more affordable entry point by $990.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $67,089 and $66,000 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

How long each takes to charge — from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC — estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The CUPRA Tavascan features a 15-inch touchscreen paired with a 5.3-inch digital dash, while the KGM Musso EV gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The CUPRA Tavascan stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging and power tailgate that you will not find on the KGM Musso EV. The KGM Musso EV counters with Apple CarPlay, ventilated seats and V2L. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the CUPRA Tavascan gets cloth upholstery while the KGM Musso EV offers leather. Climate control is 3-zone in the CUPRA Tavascan and 2-zone in the KGM Musso EV.

The CUPRA Tavascan uses a Electric Motor producing 210kW and 545Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.8 seconds.

The KGM Musso EV responds with a Electric making 152kW and 339Nm, paired to a 1-speed driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.9 seconds.

The CUPRA Tavascan has the clear power advantage at 210kW vs 152kW. In the real-world sprint, the CUPRA Tavascan is 4.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 77kWh (CUPRA Tavascan) vs 80.6kWh (KGM Musso EV), giving WLTP ranges of 531km and 420km. DC fast charging peaks at 135kW (CUPRA Tavascan) vs 300kW (KGM Musso EV).

The CUPRA Tavascan measures 4,644mm long on a 2,766mm wheelbase, 516mm shorter than the KGM Musso EV at 5,160mm (3,150mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the KGM Musso EV generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 540L in the CUPRA Tavascan and 532L in the KGM Musso EV, giving the CUPRA Tavascan a 8L advantage.

For towing, the KGM Musso EV leads with a 1,800kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 800kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (CUPRA Tavascan) vs 7 years / 999,999km (KGM Musso EV). The KGM Musso EV has longer coverage.