For a long time, plug-in hybrid cars offered little more than an avenue for company car drivers to reduce their benefit-in-kind tax. Today though, it’s a different story. PHEVs can be exceptionally capable machines with properly useful all-electric capabilities that appeal to both private and company car buyers alike.
CUPRA is one of those brands leading the charge when it comes to pioneering plug-in hybrid tech. In fact, the CUPRA Leon e-HYBRID can deliver a headline-grabbing pure electric range of up to 81 miles*.
Useful for reducing your fuel bills then, but ‘where’s that trademark CUPRA flair?’ we hear you ask. Fear not. CUPRA’s DNA is very much present and correct in its e-HYBRID lineup. You see, while they offer pleasing levels of refinement and efficiency, CUPRA has also managed to make its e-HYBRID models rather… fun. And that’s no small feat.
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Great on-the-road performance
CUPRA has a well-earned reputation for building cars that make our roadtesters smile from behind the wheel. And that dynamic prowess is immediately apparent in its e-HYBRID models.
Take the formidable Formentor. It was crowned What Car?’s Best Coupé SUV in 2026, and for good reason. It offers striking coupé styling with SUV practicality, while also delivering impressive agility and punchy performance.
Indeed, there’s a fantastic balance between body control and comfort, and the automatic gearbox changes smoothly when on the go. With a choice of two e-HYBRID options – either 204PS or 272PS – each will get you from zero to 62mph in less than eight seconds. But most importantly, there’s a pleasing level of in-gear punch that makes acceleration feel instant and effortless. It’s a great match for the car’s sporty character and aggressive styling.
The larger Terramar SUV is similarly exciting. There’s 268bhp on tap thanks to the 1.5-litre petrol engine and electric motor, but more importantly, max torque is available across much of the rev range (850 to 4750rpm). That gives you plenty of oomph for a swift-but-safe exit from a junction, or a punchy pullaway from the lights.
The Terramar gives an animated performance on the open road, too. With its accurate steering, good grip levels and well-controlled body roll, you can enthusiastically run through a twisting trail – or just gently glide it into a tight spot in the supermarket car park. Even with the extra weight from the batteries, this compact SUV is more sprightly on its wheels than many of its key rivals.
