Cupra Born

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Cupra Born
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Overview
Manufacturer SEAT
ProductionSeptember 2021 – present
AssemblyGermany: Zwickau (Volkswagen Zwickau-Mosel Plant)
Designer Alberto Torrecillas (exterior)
Tsanko Petrov (interior) [1]
Body and chassis
Class Small family car (C)
Body style 5-door hatchback
Layout Rear-motor, rear-wheel-drive
Platform Volkswagen Group MEB
Related
Powertrain
Electric motor APP 310 permanent magnet brushless motor
Battery 45–77 kWh lithium-ion
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,765 mm (108.9 in)
Length4,322 mm (170.2 in)
Width1,809 mm (71.2 in)
Height1,537 mm (60.5 in)

The Cupra Born is a battery electric compact car/small family car (C-segment) marketed by SEAT through its performance-oriented Cupra marque. [2] Initially unveiled as the SEAT el-Born concept in 2019, the production car was revealed in May 2021 as the Cupra Born. [2] The Born is based on the Volkswagen Group MEB platform and has been manufactured at the same plant in Zwickau, Germany, as the MEB-based Volkswagen ID.3. [2] The car is named after a neighbourhood in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.

Contents

Overview

Concept

SEAT el-Born Concept at IAA 2019 SEAT el-Born Concept at IAA 2019 IMG 0171.jpg
SEAT el-Born Concept at IAA 2019

The vehicle was previewed as the SEAT el-Born, which was unveiled in March 2019 Geneva Motor Show. [3] The prototype car was fitted with a 62 kWh battery pack, with a claimed 420 km (261 mi) range (WLTP). [4] It was powered by a 150 kW; 201 bhp (204 PS) electric motor, able to accelerate to 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) in 7.5 seconds. [4] The battery is compatible with 100 kW DC supercharging, and features a thermal management system. [3] It featured a driver assistance systems, and is capable of Level 2 Autonomous Driving. [5]

Production version

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Rear view
Interior Cupra Born Auto Zuerich 2021 IMG 0198.jpg
Interior

Production of the Born was confirmed in July 2020, and it is sold under the Cupra brand. [2] [6] [7] [8] The production car would have a larger battery pack than the prototype. [9] The car was renamed to Cupra Born in February 2021, therefore dropping the "el-" from the name. [10] It was expected to cost around £40,000, which is noted to be around the price of the higher end models of the Volkswagen ID.3. [11]

The Born had its official premiere in May 2021. At launch there was an option of two powertrains, a base electric motor at the rear and rear-wheel drive of 110 kW (150 PS; 150 hp), and a more powerful model with a rear engine of 150 kW / 204 hp and 310 Nm, which develops 170 kW (231 PS; 228 hp). With Boost Mode, it took 6.6 seconds for the flagship model to accelerate to 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph). [12] In 2024 the more powerful VZ was introduced, with an engine of 240 kW / 326 hp and 545 Nm, which achieves 5.6 seconds 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph).

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Cupra Born VZ (Front view)

At launch it had three battery capacities of 45 kWh for the cheapest version and 55 kWh and 77 kWh for the higher-end models, with ranges from 340 to 540 kilometers (370 miles). Charging on a fast charger with up to 80% battery takes 35-60 minutes depending on the battery size, and according to Cupra, it will increase range by 100 kilometers in 7 minutes. The interior features a 300 mm (12.0 in) touchscreen, sports seats with integrated headrests and a head-up display. Equipment also includes adaptive cruise control, Travel Assist system for semi-autonomous driving, traffic sign recognition, automatic braking system, Dynamic Chassis Control Sport suspension. Production started in September 2021. [13]

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Reat view

Facelift

In 2024, the Cupra Born received a facelift.

Powertrain

TypeBattery (usable)Layout Electric motor PowerTorque0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) (claimed)Range (claimed)ChargingCalendar years
WLTP (max)WLTP (min) AC (max) DC (max)
Born 4545 (55) kWh lithium-ion RWD APP 310 110 kW (148 hp; 150 PS)310 N⋅m (31.6 kg⋅m; 229 lb⋅ft)8.9 s349 km (217 mi)7.2 kW100 kWCancelled [14]
Born 5858 (62) kWh lithium-ionRWDAPP 310150 kW (201 hp; 204 PS)310 N⋅m (31.6 kg⋅m; 229 lb⋅ft)7.3 s426 km (265 mi)376 km (234 mi)11 kW120 kW2021–2024 [15]
170 kW (228 hp; 231 PS)310 N⋅m (31.6 kg⋅m; 229 lb⋅ft)6.6 s422 km (262 mi)373 km (232 mi)11 kW120 kW2021–2024
Born 59 with E-Boost Pack59 (63) kWh lithium-ionRWDAPP 310170 kW (228 hp; 231 PS)310 N⋅m (31.6 kg⋅m; 229 lb⋅ft)6.7 s428 km (266 mi)365 km (227 mi)11 kW165 kW2024–present
Born 7777 (82) kWh lithium-ionRWDAPP 310170 kW (228 hp; 231 PS)310 N⋅m (31.6 kg⋅m; 229 lb⋅ft)7.0 s551 km (342 mi)495 km (308 mi)11 kW170 kW2021–2024
Born 77 with E-Boost Pack77 (82) kWh lithium-ionRWDAPP 310170 kW (228 hp; 231 PS)310 N⋅m (31.6 kg⋅m; 229 lb⋅ft)7.1 s560 km (348 mi)487 km (303 mi)11 kW175 kW2024–present
Born VZ79 (84) kWh lithium-ionRWDAPP 550240 kW (322 hp; 326 PS)545 N⋅m (55.6 kg⋅m; 402 lb⋅ft)5.6 s599 km (372 mi)508 km (316 mi)11 kW185 kW2024–present
References: [16] [17] [18]

Safety

Euro NCAP test results
Cupra Born 170 kW e-Boost Pack (LHD) (2022) [19]
TestPoints%
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Adult occupant:35.593%
Child occupant:4489%
Pedestrian:39.973%
Safety assist:12.880%

Production

Calendar yearTotal production
20214,801 [20]
202236,153 [20]
202345,300 [20]

References

  1. ↑ "CAR OF THE YEAR 2022 FINALISTS | CUPRA BORN". autodesignmagazine.com. 2022-01-10. Retrieved 2022-08-27.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "CUPRA's first all-electric vehicle is born". seat.co.uk. 8 July 2020. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
  3. 1 2 "The SEAT el-Born premiere". seat.co.uk. 5 March 2019. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
  4. 1 2 "New Seat el-Born electric car revealed ahead of Geneva Motor Show 2019 debut". Daily Express. 1 March 2019. Retrieved 1 March 2019.
  5. ↑ "Seat's 201bhp el-Born is brand's first bespoke EV". Autocar. 1 March 2019. Retrieved 1 March 2019.
  6. ↑ "New Cupra el-Born electric hot hatch offers 310-mile range". whatcar.com. 8 July 2020. Retrieved 3 December 2020.
  7. ↑ "New 2021 Cupra El-Born is VW Group's first EV hot hatch". Autocar. 8 July 2020. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
  8. ↑ "2021 Cupra El-Born electric car revealed: price, specs and release date". whatcar.com. 29 November 2020. Retrieved 3 December 2020.
  9. ↑ "New Cupra el-Born electric car 2020: pictures, specs and details". Driving Electric. 8 July 2020. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
  10. ↑ "Cupra Confirms New Born (Formerly el-Born) Electric Hatchback". InsideEVs. 23 February 2021. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
  11. ↑ van Oostvoorne, Nick Lette; Allen, James (22 February 2021). "'Cupra Born' name confirmed for EV hot hatch: price, specs and release date". carwow.co.uk. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
  12. ↑ "Cupra Born Officially Revealed With More Power Than VW ID.3". Motor1.com. Retrieved 2021-05-25.
  13. ↑ "New 2022 Cupra Born: hot hatch is Spanish brand's first EV". Autocar. Retrieved 2021-05-25.
  14. ↑ "Cupra Born review". Top Gear . 2024-09-02. Retrieved 2024-10-22.
  15. ↑ "Cupra revises the Born lineup". electrive.com. Retrieved 2024-10-22.
  16. ↑ "Cupra Born Presales Catalogue 2021" (PDF). Cupra Official. Retrieved 2024-10-22.
  17. ↑ "Cupra Born Catalogue 2024" (PDF). Cupra Official. 2024-05-23. Retrieved 2024-10-22.
  18. ↑ "Cupra Born UK" (PDF). Cupra UK. 2024-01-11. Retrieved 2024-10-22.
  19. ↑ https://www.euroncap.com/en/results/cupra/born/46243
  20. 1 2 3 "SEAT". Volkswagen Group Annual Report 2022. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
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