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CUPRA Born

The first all-electric CUPRA, and already WhatCar’s Best Small Electric Car of the Year 2022, with aggressive looks, impressive range and easy-to-use tech.

Cupra Born in Blue, Front Left angle
Cupra Born in Blue, Side Left angle

Est. Range

215mi (real world)

Efficiency

270 Wh/mi

Acceleration

0-62mph in 7.3 sec

Top Speed

99mph

Usable Battery

58kWh

Charging Port

CCS

Approved by octopus

The CUPRA Born has already proven to be a great addition to the EV world, winning WhatCar’s Best Small Electric Car of the Year 2022. That should come as no surprise considering it’s built upon the hugely popular platform of the VW ID.3. Its aggressive, sporty looks are what make the Born standout from the crowd, and its competitive pricing makes it a great choice for a small family.

Interior

The CUPRA’s sporty looks on the outside are matched inside, with sport bucket seats as standard. The driver’s view is focused, with key buttons being easy to reach. There’s also plenty of room in the back despite its sporty nature, adding to the CUPRA’s practicality.

Charging Speed

See how far an hour of charging gets you - whether you’re plugged in at home or using a fast charger.

Slow 3.7kW Chargers

Typical location:
Home
Avg. miles per hour:
12 miles

Fast 7kW Chargers

Typical location:
Home | Work | Public
Avg. miles per hour:
24 miles

Rapid Chargers

Typical location:
Public (short stays)
Avg. miles per hour:
300 miles
Cupra Born in Blue, Front Left angle

1809mm wide

1537mm high

4322mm long

  • Drive:

    Rear wheel drive

  • Seats:

    5

  • Boot volume:

    385L

  • Tow hitch possible:

    No

We take real world range from EV database, which combines the predicted range of an EV in cold weather with the predicted range of an EV driving in warm weather.

For cold weather, this assumes it’s -10 degrees celsius with heating on. For warmer weather, it’s based on 23 degrees celsius and there’s no A/C on.

Predicting exact range is tricky, and range will depend on speed, style of driving, weather conditions and route conditions.

Many things can impact the range you get in your EV, there are outside factors and ones you can control or mitigate. Temperature (both of the car and outside environment), your driving style, weather, the surfaces you drive on and the spec of your car can all make a difference to your actual range.

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