Recent events
Recent events tied to this brand in public sources.
Back to profile7 entries
2026
Volkswagen recalls about 72,700 electric vehicles over high-voltage battery defect
Volkswagen is recalling about 72,700 electric vehicles worldwide after internal quality checks found that some high-voltage battery cells did not meet quality requirements. In rare cases, the cells could raise battery thermal load and create a fire risk. Affected models include Volkswagen ID.3, ID.4, ID.7 and ID.Buzz vehicles, as well as Cupra Born vehicles.
2021
Cupra launches EV&me app
Cupra launched the EV&me app, which lets drivers compare their current vehicle's running costs with Cupra EV or e-hybrid models. The app was developed with Volkswagen Financial Services (UK) Ltd and Futurice and is available to download for free.
2021
Cupra announces Born electric vehicle
Cupra announced the Born as its first all-electric vehicle. The article says it is expected to retail in early 2022; it does not report that retail availability has begun.
2021
Cupra introduces a 242bhp petrol engine for the Leon
Cupra introduced a 2.0-litre, 242bhp petrol-engine version of the Leon hatchback, with prices starting at £31,460. The new model was available to order at the time of publication.
2020
Cupra presents the production version of El-Born
Cupra presented the production version of the El-Born, described as the brand's first all-electric car. The article says it is planned to enter the European market in 2021.
2020
Cupra unveils Formentor SUV
Cupra unveiled the Formentor, its first model, through an online presentation after the Geneva Motor Show was cancelled. The article says it is expected to reach the market by the end of 2020.
2020
CUPRA unveils new León TCR and ETCR cars
CUPRA unveiled its all-electric León Competición ETCR and its petrol-powered TCR car in Spain.