KGM Musso EV vs CUPRA Tavascan

The KGM Musso EV starts from $60,000 before on-road costs, while the CUPRA Tavascan opens at $60,990. 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 $66,000 and $67,089 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 KGM Musso EV features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the CUPRA Tavascan gets a 15-inch display and 5.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

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

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

The KGM Musso EV uses a Electric producing 152kW and 339Nm of torque, sent through a 1-speed to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 10.9 seconds.

The CUPRA Tavascan responds with a Electric Motor making 210kW and 545Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.8 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: 80.6kWh (KGM Musso EV) vs 77kWh (CUPRA Tavascan), giving WLTP ranges of 420km and 531km. DC fast charging peaks at 300kW (KGM Musso EV) vs 135kW (CUPRA Tavascan).

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

Boot space is 532L in the KGM Musso EV and 540L in the CUPRA Tavascan, 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: 7 years / 999,999km (KGM Musso EV) vs 5 years / 999,999km (CUPRA Tavascan). The KGM Musso EV has longer coverage.