Cupra Born Explained

Cupra Born
Manufacturer:Cupra (SEAT)
Production:September 2021 – present
Assembly:Germany: Zwickau (Volkswagen Zwickau-Mosel Plant)
Class:Small family car (C)
Body Style:5-door hatchback
Battery:45–77 kWh lithium-ion
Motor:APP 310 permanent magnet brushless motor
Wheelbase:27651NaN1
Layout:Rear-motor, rear-wheel-drive
Length:43221NaN1
Width:18091NaN1
Height:15371NaN1
Sp:uk
Platform:Volkswagen Group MEB
Designer:Alberto Torrecillas (exterior)
Tsanko Petrov (interior)[1] }}The Cupra Born is a battery electric compact car/small family car (C-segment) marketed by SEAT through its performance-oriented Cupra marque. Initially unveiled as the SEAT el-Born concept in 2019, the production car was revealed in May 2021 as the Cupra Born. 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. The car is named after a neighbourhood in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.

Overview

Concept

The vehicle was previewed as the SEAT el-Born, which was unveiled in March 2019 Geneva Motor Show. The prototype car was fitted with a 62 kWh battery pack, with a claimed 4200NaN0 range (WLTP). It was powered by a 2040NaN0 electric motor, able to accelerate to NaN0NaN0 in 7.5 seconds. The battery was compatible with 100 kW DC supercharging, and features a thermal management system. It featured driver assistance systems, and was capable of Level 2 Autonomous Driving.[2]

Production version

Production of the Born was confirmed in July 2020, and it is sold under the Cupra brand.[3] [4] [5] The production car would have a larger battery pack than the prototype.[6] The car was renamed to Cupra Born in February 2021, therefore dropping the "el-" from the name.[7] 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.[8]

The Born had its official premiere in May 2021. It will have two powertrains, a base electric motor at the rear and rear-wheel drive of, while the most powerful model will have a rear engine of 150 kW / 204 hp and 310 Nm, which will develop . With Boost Mode, it takes 6.6 seconds for the flagship model to accelerate to NaN0NaN0.[9]

It will have three battery capacities of 45 kWh for the weakest version and 55 kWh and 77 kWh for the most powerful model. The range will be from 340 to 540 kilometers (370 miles). Charging on a fast charger with up to 80% battery will take 35 minutes, and as Cupra announces, it will cover 100 kilometers in 7 minutes. The interior features a 12.0-inch 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.[10]

Powertrain

TypeBattery (usable)LayoutElectric motorPowerTorqueNaN0NaN0 (claimed)Range (claimed)ChargingCalendar years
WLTP (max)WLTP (min)AC (max)DC (max)
Born 4545 (55) kWh lithium-ionRWDAPP 3101100NaN0310Nm8.9 s3490NaN07.2 kW100 kWCancelled[11]
Born 5858 (62) kWh lithium-ionRWDAPP 3101500NaN0310Nm7.3 s4260NaN03760NaN011 kW120 kW2021–2024[12]
1700NaN0310Nm6.6 s4220NaN03730NaN011 kW120 kW2021–2024
Born 59 with E-Boost Pack59 (63) kWh lithium-ionRWDAPP 3101700NaN0310Nm6.7 s4280NaN03650NaN011 kW165 kW2024–present
Born 7777 (82) kWh lithium-ionRWDAPP 3101700NaN0310Nm7.0 s5510NaN04950NaN011 kW170 kW2021–2024
Born 77 with E-Boost Pack77 (82) kWh lithium-ionRWDAPP 3101700NaN0310Nm7.1 s5600NaN04870NaN011 kW175 kW2024–present
Born VZ79 (84) kWh lithium-ionRWDAPP 5502400NaN0545Nm5.6 s5990NaN05080NaN011 kW185 kW2024–present
References: [13] [14] [15]

Production

!Calendar year!Total production
20214,801[16]
202236,153
202345,300

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: CAR OF THE YEAR 2022 FINALISTS . autodesignmagazine.com. 2022-01-10. 2022-08-27.
  2. Web site: Seat's 201bhp el-Born is brand's first bespoke EV. Autocar. 1 March 2019. 1 March 2019.
  3. Web site: New Cupra el-Born electric hot hatch offers 310-mile range. whatcar.com. 8 July 2020. 3 December 2020.
  4. Web site: New 2021 Cupra El-Born is VW Group's first EV hot hatch. Autocar. 23 July 2020. 8 July 2020.
  5. Web site: 29 November 2020. 2021 Cupra El-Born electric car revealed: price, specs and release date. whatcar.com. 3 December 2020.
  6. Web site: Driving Electric. New Cupra el-Born electric car 2020: pictures, specs and details. 23 July 2020. 8 July 2020.
  7. Web site: Cupra Confirms New Born (Formerly el-Born) Electric Hatchback. 23 February 2021. 25 February 2021. InsideEVs. en.
  8. News: van Oostvoorne . Nick Lette . Allen . James . 'Cupra Born' name confirmed for EV hot hatch: price, specs and release date . 25 February 2021 . carwow.co.uk . 22 February 2021 . en.
  9. Web site: Cupra Born Officially Revealed With More Power Than VW ID.3. 2021-05-25. Motor1.com. en.
  10. Web site: New 2022 Cupra Born: hot hatch is Spanish brand's first EV. 2021-05-25. Autocar. en.
  11. Web site: 2024-09-02 . Cupra Born review . 2024-10-22 . Top Gear.
  12. Web site: Cupra revises the Born lineup . 2024-10-22 . electrive.com . en-US.
  13. Web site: Cupra Born Presales Catalogue 2021 . 2024-10-22 . Cupra Official.
  14. Web site: 2024-05-23 . Cupra Born Catalogue 2024 . 2024-10-22 . Cupra Official.
  15. Web site: 2024-01-11 . Cupra Born UK . 2024-10-22 . Cupra UK.
  16. Web site: SEAT . 2024-04-17 . Volkswagen Group Annual Report 2022 . en-US.