Seat is planning to offer a range of high-performance electric models under the Cupra nameplate, as confirmed by the company’s R&D boss.

Matthias Rabe spoke to Auto Express at the sidelines of the Arona reveal event, confirming that Seat will build electric models with driving fun in mind.

He didn’t specify though when we are going to see the first example of the electric Cupra range, but we do know that Seat will launch its first EV in 2019, based off the Group VW’s EV-only MEB architecture.

Rabe confirmed that their first electric vehicle is targeting a driving range of around 500 km, saying that it will be the only car a household would need.