The Born is CUPRA's full electric EV car and, even though it is only recently off the production line for the first time, it has come out swinging already - picking up a large number of high level accolades and industry awards. Further to that the new CUPRA Born is also available with a subscription model approach as well, where the monthly price also covers things such as insurance and breakdown all in one.
So if you are considering if this EV Hatchback is the right car for you, then read on, as we have put together all the information you would want to know about this fabulous looking car.
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What is the Max range of the CUPRA Born?
This totally depends on the battery you buy. Something like the V1 58 kWh 204 PS, or the V2 58 kWh 204 PS, will do around 259 miles to 257 miles on a full charge. Whereas the more powerful V2, and V3's 58 kWh 77 kWh 230PS e-Boost batteries will do around 340 miles to 334 miles on a full charge.
Is the CUPRA Born a full electric car?
Yes, the CUPRA Born is a full electric EV car. CUPRA's first full electric car, to be precise.
How fast can a CUPRA Born go from 0 - 62 MPH?
This, again, totally depends on the battery you buy with your Born. Something like the V1 58 kWh 204 PS, or the V2 58 kWh 204 PS, will do 0 - 62 MPH in around 7.3 seconds. Whereas the longer range V2, and V3's 58 kWh 230PS e Boost batteries will do 0 - 62 MPH in around 6.6 seconds.
What is the CUPRA Born's top speed?
The Born's top speed is around 99 MPH.
How powerful are the CUPRA Born batteries?
There are 3 main versions of CUPRA Born batteries you can buy. These are then made up of a total of 7 different variations within them. These consist of:
V1 Batteries
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Battery Version |
Battery Name |
kWh |
0 - 62 MPH |
Electric Range |
Max Power |
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V1 |
58 kWh 204PS Automatic |
58 kWh |
7.3 seconds |
259 miles |
204 PS |
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V2 |
58 kWh 204PS Automatic |
58 kWh |
7.3 seconds |
257 miles |
204 PS |
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58 kWh 230PS e Boost Automatic |
58 kWh |
6.6 seconds |
260 miles |
230 PS |
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77 kWh 230PS e Boost Automatic |
77 kWh |
7.0 seconds |
340 miles |
231 PS |
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V3 |
58 kWh 204PS Automatic |
58 kWh |
7.3 seconds |
250 miles |
204 PS |
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58 kWh 230PS e Boost Automatic |
58 kWh |
6.6 seconds |
252 miles |
231 PS |
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77 kWh 230PS e Boost Automatic |
77 kWh |
7.0 seconds |
334 miles |
231 PS |
Does the CUPRA Born come as a hybrid?
No, it only comes as a full electric hatchback.
What EV chargers can a CUPRA Born use?
The CUPRA Born can be charged with a Type 2 connector anywhere it is available such as home, on the road charging stations, or even at work; however, it can also use the faster CCS charging connectors if you are looking for fast charging capabilities.
What is e Boost?
The e Boost functionality unlocks more power than the stand engines. On the right of the steering wheel you will see a CUPRA logo button if you have e Boost enabled. By pressing this button, it turns on e Boost. When you turn this feature on, you get a boost of power for up to 30 seconds. This is really useful for things such as joining main roads - or if you need to move off the hard shoulder on a motorway when rejoining the main carriageway - to get you back up to safer speeds from a standstill on faster and busier main roads.
What colours does a CUPRA Born come in?
You can purchase a CUPRA Born in the following colours:
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Aurora Blue Metallic
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Rayleigh Red Metallic
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Geyser Silver Metallic
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Quasar Grey Metallic
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Glacial White Metallic
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Vapour Grey Non Metallic
What Awards has the CUPRA Born won?
The CUPRA Born scores exceptionally highly amongst the automotive industry’s leading car critics. With some of the following scores:
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Car Critic / Reviewer |
Overall Score |
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Auto Express |
4 / 5 |
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Car Buyer |
4.3 / 5 |
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Carwow |
8 / 10 |
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Top Gear |
7 / 10 |
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Hey Car |
9 / 10 |
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Honest John |
5 / 5 |
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Green Car Guide |
10 / 10 |
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What Car |
5 / 5 |
When it comes to pure awards, some of these include:
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Best Small Electric Car of the Year Award, at the What Car Awards
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Top of its Class Award, at the What Car Awards
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Small & Compact Electric Cars Award, at the Golden Steering Wheel Awards
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Finalist in Car of the Year Award, at the Car of the Year Awards
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5 Star Award, at the Euro NCAPs
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New Car Awards, at the Auto Express Awards
When was the CUPRA Born released and where it is produced?
The CUPRA Born started production in May 2021, and is currently primarily produced at the Volkswagen Zwickau car manufacturing plant in Germany.
What seat upholstery options are available?
The CUPRA Born can come with the following interior upholstery finishes:
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Black SEAQUAL® Yarn - Cloth
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Aurora Blue Dinamica®
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Granite Grey Dinamica®
What type of car is a CUPRA Born?
The CUPRA Born is an all EV Hatchback. Similar to a Volkswagen ID.3.
How big is a CUPRA Born?
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Metric |
Value |
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Height |
1,540 mm |
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Width |
1,778 mm |
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Length |
4,322 mm |
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Kerb weight |
1794 kg |
How much is the road tax for a CUPRA Born?
As it is fully electric, at the time of writing this means that road tax is currently £0 / year, and Company BIK (Benefits In Kind) Tax is only around 2%. However, this could change moving forward.
What is the size of the boot in a CUPRA Born?
The boot space for this Hatchback is 385 litres by default, and moving up to 1,267 litres with the rear seats laid down.
Can you get the CUPRA Born on a Subscription model, and what does this include?
The CUPRA Born also comes with a dedicated subscription model. Under this model you can subscribe to have the Born for 3 months for £699 / month. This subscription model, similar to having a Netflix account, will then give you certain benefits for the 3 months. These include:
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Pay online for the subscription
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No deposit needed
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The car is delivered directly to you within 14 days
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24 / 7 roadside assistance
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Insurance is included
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How much does a CUPRA Born cost?
The CUPRA Born costs from £34,715 for the V1, £34,190 for the V2, and £37,375 for the V3.
How many seats does a Born come with?
The Born is a 5 seater Hatchback.
What Alloy Wheels can you get with a CUPRA Born?
The Born comes with 6 types of Alloy Wheels. These consist of:
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18 inch Cyclone alloy wheels
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19 inch Typhoon machined alloy wheels
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19 inch Copper Typhoon machined alloy wheels
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20 inch Blizzard machined aero wheels
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20 inch Hurricane machined aero wheels
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20 inch Firestorm machined alloy wheels
What features can come with a CUPRA Born?
Are you wondering what features come with a CUPRA Born, then look no further as this section is for you.
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12 inch Navigation system
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12 inch touchscreen
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12 way electrically adjustable front seats
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18 inch Cyclone alloy wheels
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19 inch Typhoon machined alloy wheels
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20 inch Hurricane machined aero wheels
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5.3 inch Digital Cockpit
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Adaptive cruise control
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Augmented reality head up display
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Aurora Blue DINAMICA® bucket seats
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BeatsAudio™ - 9 speakers, subwoofer, 395W Amplifier and surround sound technology
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C Pillar mouldings
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Car 2X - intelligent vehicle networking
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Cargo Pack (double boot floor, mode 2 charging cable 2.3kW)
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Central console
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Coast to coast rear lights
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Dark tinted rear windows
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DINAMICA rear seats
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Dynamic Chassis Control drive profile
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Dynamic Chassis Control Suspension (front and rear)
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Front sport bucket seats in black SEAQUAL®®Yarn
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Full LED headlights
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Granite Grey DINAMICA® bucket seats
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Granite Grey Dinamica® seats
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Heat Pump
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Heated front seats
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Heated, leather wrapped multi-function steering wheel
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Intelligent park assist IPA
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KESSY advanced with illuminated door handles
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LED headlights and taillights
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Massage function
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Multicoloured ambient lighting
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Pneumatically adjustable lumbar support
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Putting the driver first
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Rear bumper
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Rear view camera
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SEAQUAL® bucket seats
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Side skirts
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Welcome lights
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Wireless Full Link smartphone integration
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Wireless phone charger
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Wireless phone charger
If you are still not sure if the Born is right small family Hatchback car for you, why not give our CUPRA specialists team a call and we will be able to help.
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