Cupra Born (2024) specs, price, ratings and reviews
Compact EV on the MEB platform, technically related to the Volkswagen ID.3 but tuned more sportily.
from € 38,990
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Specifications
- Generation
- K1 (2021-)
| Body style | Hatchback |
|---|---|
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 5 |
| Range (WLTP, km) | 420 |
| Battery capacity (kWh — larger = longer range) | 58 |
| Power (hp) | 204 |
| 0–100 km/h (seconds) | 6.6 |
| Top speed (km/h) | 160 |
| Length (mm) | 4,322 |
| Width, excl. mirrors (mm) | 1,809 |
| Height (mm) | 1,540 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 1,824 |
| Fast charging, public charger (kW, peak) | 120 |
| Towing — braked (with trailer brakes) (kg) | 1,200 |
| Boot (l) | 385 |
| Consumption (WLTP, kWh per 100 km — lower is better) | 16 |
Fast charging at a public charger (10→80%)
| Charging situation | 10→80% (minutes) |
|---|---|
| At the car's own maximum charging rate (120 kW) | ~ 33 |
| At a 150 kW charger | ~ 33 |
| At a 50 kW charger | ~ 79 |
Charging at home uses AC power and is slower: a home wallbox typically delivers 7.4 to 11 kW. That is separate from the fast-charge times shown above.
More on this: fast charging in practice, public charging and charging passes.
Frequently asked
What does the Cupra Born cost roughly?
Indicative starting price € 38,990 (reference date 2026-05-18). Not an offer.
What is the WLTP range of the Cupra Born?
420 km WLTP (manufacturer figure). Owners typically report less in everyday driving, especially in cold weather. See the reviews below.
How much can the Cupra Born tow?
1200 kg braked (with trailer brakes) — the figure that applies when your trailer (such as a caravan) has its own brakes. Manufacturer figure; the exact, binding limit for a specific car is on its registration document.
How long does fast-charging the Cupra Born take (10→80%)?
Roughly 33 minutes on a 120 kW charger (10→80%, factory calculation, indicative). Actual time depends on battery temperature and the charging curve — the car's charging speed drops as the battery fills.
How big is the battery in the Cupra Born?
58 kWh usable capacity (manufacturer figure). Check the warranty terms of the specific car for capacity retention.
What does the Cupra Born use in real-world driving?
The factory WLTP figure is 16 kWh/100 km. Owners typically report more in mixed use, with the usual winter penalty. See the owner experiences below.
How much boot space does the Cupra Born have?
385 litres (manufacturer figure). See the spec sheet for the full dimensions.
Owner experiences
No owner has written in about this one yet. If you drive it, yours would be the first. Write the first owner review.
In depth
The 58 kWh version reaches around 420 km WLTP. Indicative starting price; check the official configurator for the current figure per version.
About the Cupra Born
Independent spec and rating reference. No offers, no sales.
The Born shares the MEB platform and the drivetrain with the Volkswagen ID.3, but Cupra chose a stiffer tuning and its own interior. The common version has a 58 kWh battery (usable) and around 420 km WLTP; there are also variants with smaller and larger battery. The stated DC charging power is around 120 kW for this battery (manufacturer figure, not measured by us). Braked towing weight 1,200 kg, ample for a compact EV.
In practice
WLTP consumption is around 16 kWh/100km (manufacturer figure). At motorway speed and in winter owners report higher consumption on public forums; that pushes the real range below the 420 km WLTP. The indicative starting price is a starting price, not an offer and not a forecast. Check the official configurator for the current figure.
Points to note
The infotainment software stems from the MEB generation and received mixed owner reactions at introduction; later updates remedied part of the complaints. For the reliability score the breakdown statistics of the shared platform were used, with source stated; model-specific data is still limited.
Related models
No tax or financial advice. Every figure shows its source and reference date. Always compare with an independent adviser and the official source. Source: OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and price reference dates are listed per figure.