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The Cupra Tavascan concept has been revealed ahead of its world debut at this year’s Frankfurt motor show. It’s the latest concept based on the Volkswagen Group’s MEB platform, which will underpin a fleet of electric vehicles including the upcoming Volkswagen ID.3 hatchback. The Tavascan concept uses two electric motors – one each on the front and rear axles – that produce a combined output of 225kW, enough to make the crossover reach 100km/h in less than 6.5 seconds.

Volkswagen has previewed its upcoming ID.3 electric hatchback one last time, ahead of its world premiere at the Frankfurt motor show on September 10. Pictured once again in an eye-catching pink and teal wrap, the ID.3 is pitched by the company as the next major chapter of strategic importance – following the iconic Beetle and top-selling Golf.

The upcoming Porsche Taycan has set another very specific record, laying down a new marker for four-door electric vehicles around the Nurburgring Nordschleife. Although there's not technically a heap of competition for the Taycan when it comes to its Nordschleife record – Tesla hasn't set an official time with the Model 3 Performance – the car's 7:42.00 time does represent the completion of an important goal for Porsche's engineering team.

Lexus has confirmed it's preparing to launch its first electric car, and it'll occupy a new space for the brand. The new EV will be a tall, boxy hatch suited to crowded urban environments, and its design will be previewed by a concept set to debut at the 2019 Tokyo motor show in October. Some of the car's styling elements will be taken from the 2015 LF-SA concept (below), but updated into a more production-ready form.

Hyundai has confirmed a second all-electric prototype will be presented on its stand at the Frankfurt motor show next month. The Korean brand's theme for the show will be 'Style Set Free', a vision for future electric vehicles that will allow owners to personalise their vehicles "in a way similar to how people design their homes to reflect their lifestyles" – including customising a car's interior throughout its lifecycle.