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Cupra Born

Cupra Born

The Cupra Born was touted as one of the first ever electric hot hatches.

Updated in 2026, the Cupra Born has sharp styling with Cupra’s signature ‘three-triangle’ lights front and rear. There’s also an entry-level 58kWh battery using the more affordable lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) chemistry, while the high-performance VZ version is faster and sportier than before but also offers serious range on one charge. An interior upgrade at the same time enhanced the offering no end.

Cupra Born specifications

Official WLTP range between charges
484-631km
Battery details (usable capacity)
58kWh LFP or 79kWh NMC
Electric motor details
140-240kW single-motor, rear-wheel drive
Fastest recharging rate
11kW on AC, 183kW on DC
Energy consumption
14.2-16.8 kWh/100km
Maximum power output
179-326hp
Maximum torque output
350-545Nm
0–100km/h
5.6-8.0 seconds
Kerb weight
1,899-2,004kg

Last updated 3 June 2026

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