Cupra Leon e-Hybrid

Cupra pitches the Leon as the hatchback designed to disrupt. The plug-in hybrid version suits someone who wants a conventional-sized car with an electric range for short trips and a petrol engine for the rest. A Leon Estate with a similar line-up is listed separately on the Cupra site.

Electric range and charging

Cupra quotes an electric range of up to 81 miles on the WLTP cycle, about 130 km. The car can take DC charging at 50 kW, and a charge from 10 to 80 percent takes about 26 minutes at that power. The top car shown is the VZ with the 1.5 litre e-Hybrid system, a DSG automatic gearbox and 272 PS.

Trims and price

The UK range has V1, V2, Shadow Edition and VZ trims, with the V1 from £32,580. Those are recommended on-the-road prices, and the retailer sets the actual figure. The VZ shown in Cupra's pictures, with Enceladus Grey matt paint, a panoramic sunroof and the Extreme Pack, costs £50,890. The Shadow Edition adds black wheels, a side blade and a rear spoiler, and Cupra offers 19 inch Sport Black matt alloys for it.

Driver assistance and app

Listed assistance includes Predictive Adaptive Cruise Control, Side Assist, Exit Assist and Exit Warning, Pre-Crash Assist, Traffic Sign Recognition, Light Assist, Lane Keeping and Intelligent Park Assist. eCall is listed under technology and safety. The My CUPRA app manages the climate, the charge and vehicle information.

Warranty and safety

New Cupra cars in the UK carry a five year, 90,000 mile warranty. Euro NCAP gave the Leon five stars in 2025.

Key facts

• Electric range: up to 81 miles (WLTP, about 130 km)
• DC charging: 50 kW, 10 to 80 percent in 26 minutes
• Trims: V1, V2, Shadow Edition, VZ
• Warranty: five years, 90,000 miles
• Safety: Euro NCAP, 5 stars (2025)
• UK price from: £32,580 (V1)