Drivers of a plug-in electric vehicle benefit from an almost-silent driving experience in all-electric mode, as well as having additional acceleration power (torque) thanks to the electric motor.

Many plug-in hybrid vehicle owners already manage most of their journeys in electric mode. This means they enjoy significant savings and reduced fuel usage compared to running a similar sized vehicle with only an internal combustion engine. Plug-in electric vehicle users can also take advantage of electric vehicle subsidies being rolled at a government level.

A plug-in hybrid can be recharged by plugging it into a charging point at home or work, or at a public charging station. Many people can undertake their normal commute to and from work using the emission-free, electric-powered motor. With a plug-in hybrid, you never have to give up complete autonomy – if the battery charge or capacity is not sufficient, the combustion engine will automatically activate as required.

Most users charge their vehicles in the evenings by connecting their vehicle to a power socket in their carport or garage. It’s also becoming increasingly easy to charge plug-in electric vehicles using public charging stations. Governments are pushing to make public charging stations widespread, thereby making it even easier to charge plug-in electric vehicles.

The maximum fuel savings of a plug-in hybrid is realised with a fully charged battery, so the possibility of charging at home or at the workplace should be taken into consideration. It’s recommended that you charge your plug-in hybrid vehicle as often as possible so you can take full advantage of the vehicle’s electric motor.

This category of vehicles also has economic advantages: through direct aid (not available in all states) and tax advantages thanks to their lower CO2 emissions.

The electric range of a plug-in hybrid vehicle depends on the size of its battery. In the case of CUPRA vehicles, the maximum electric range is between 50 and 60km, depending on the model.* The overall range is greatly increased when combined with the use of the combustion engine.

The range you experience will depend on which CUPRA model you drive, as well as, your driving style and the topography and road conditions you encounter. The main advantage of a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle is having both the fuel savings delivered by the electric battery and the range of a fuel tank.

Charging times may vary, depending on factors such as ambient temperature, the temperature of the battery, the charging equipment used, the condition of the battery and the condition of the vehicle. Specific charging times are detailed in the technical specifications for each available plug-in hybrid model.

Eight years or 160,000 kilometres, whichever comes first.

The CUPRA Leon and CUPRA Formentor are both available with plug-in hybrid technology.

According to Australia Customs Notice No. 2022/34, “from 1 July 2022, customs duty on electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid vehicles and hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles with a customs value less than the fuel efficient luxury car tax threshold will have a ‘Free’ rate of duty”

CUPRA PHEV and BEV model prices and offers are determined incorporating our best knowledge of the various local costs, taxes, duties and fees applicable.  These costs and duties change from time to time (one example is the import duty for some BEV and PHEV vehicles, another would be shipping and logistic costs).  Import duty is normally a tax paid by the importer and is a part of our costs in bringing the vehicle for sale to Australia.  We aim to get the best possible price in the Australian market while also guaranteeing availability of products that are in high demand globally.  There is no mechanism for a duty refund for customers on contracts already agreed and vehicles delivered.  

In the case of CUPRA BEV and PHEV vehicles, no duty was collected or paid for BEV and PHEV vehicles as they were imported after July 1^st2022.  CUPRA prices our vehicles in the most competitive way possible.