Well, the CUPRA Born V1, V2 and V3 models all come with a 59kWh battery which offers up to 266 miles of all-electric range based on official figures, while the CUPRA Born V3 also offers the option of a larger 77kWh battery that delivers up to 348 miles of range if you feel the need to go further. Then there’s the range-topping CUPRA Born VZ, which boasts an even-larger-capacity 79kWh battery alongside its enhanced performance that offers up to 372 miles of electric range.
The CUPRA Born is also incredibly fast to charge, so you spend less time standing still and more time enjoying the drive. The CUPRA Born V1 offers 165kW charging speeds as standard, letting you charge from 10% to 80% in as little as 24 minutes on a compatible ultra-rapid DC public charger. The CUPRA Born V3 and CUPRA Born VZ offer even faster charging speeds up to 175kW and 185kW respectively. On a compatible ultra-rapid DC charger that could top you up from 10% to 80% in as little as 26 minutes.
So, with the CUPRA Born’s great driving character, appealing long-range capability, and fast charging speeds that cut the time you spend topping up, you’ll certainly be planning some epic road trips. And that long-distance practicality is where the CUPRA Born shines compared to some of its key rivals.
As the What Car? road test team explained in its five-star review: “The CUPRA Born’s ride height has been lowered slightly, but it does a good job of absorbing lumps and bumps in the road. With precious little noise from its electric motor, it’s very quiet at town speeds. Pick up the pace, and it’s still impressively hushed. The high-performance CUPRA Born VZ gets adaptive suspension as standard, which means you can adjust the setup to better suit the road you’re on. As such, the CUPRA Born VZ is comfortable, even with its large 20in alloy wheels.”
Finally, there’s plenty of room to pack in friends and their luggage. “The CUPRA Born is roughly the same length as the Volkswagen Golf and is just as roomy in the rear,” What Car? said. “There’s space for at least a six-foot passenger to sit behind someone equally tall without feeling squished. At 385 litres, the CUPRA Born’s boot is about the same size as a Volkswagen Golf’s and will be fine for such daily duties as carrying a small buggy, the weekly shop or a weekend away.”
