VW considers making Cupra Tavascan successor in Europe, Handelsblatt reports

SelfRugger · 2026-02-22T21:46:47+00:00

Volkswagen is considering producing the next Cupra Tavascan SUV coupe in Europe rather than China, following EU tariff changes that previously affected its imports. The European Commission has exempted the model from tariffs under new conditions.

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2026-02-22 21:46:47

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VW considers making Cupra Tavascan successor in Europe, Handelsblatt reports

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BERLIN, Feb 11 (Reuters) - German carmaker Volkswagen is considering building ‌the next model of ‌its Cupra brand’s Tavascan SUV coupe in Europe instead of China in future, German newspaper Handelsblatt reported on Wednesday, citing company sources ‌and internal ⁠production plans.

The fully electric Tavascan, which is made ⁠in China, has been subject until recently to an extra 20.7% tariff on top of an ‌existing 10% duty since the EU imposed fresh duties on Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs) in 2024.

However, the European Commission this week ‌exempted the model from import tariffs in exchange for a minimum price ‌and quota model, following months of intense discussions.

SEAT/Cupra did not immediately respond to a request for ‌comment.

(Reporting by Rachel More, writing by Linda Pasquini, editing by Miranda Murray)

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