Cupra Born
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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.
| Cupra Born | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Cupra (SEAT) |
| Production | September 2021 – present |
| Assembly | Germany: 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 |
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| Powertrain | |
| Electric motor | APP 310 permanent magnet brushless motor |
| Battery | 45–77 kWh lithium-ion |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,765 mm (108.9 in) |
| Length | 4,322 mm (170.2 in) |
| Width | 1,809 mm (71.2 in) |
| Height | 1,537 mm (60.5 in) |
Overview
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Concept
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
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).
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]
Facelift
In 2024, the Cupra Born received a facelift.
Powertrain
| Type | Battery (usable) | Layout | Electric motor | Power | Torque | 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) (claimed) | Range (claimed) | Charging | Calendar years | ||
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| WLTP (max) | WLTP (min) | AC (max) | DC (max) | ||||||||
| Born 45 | 45 (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 s | 349 km (217 mi) | 7.2 kW | 100 kW | Cancelled[14] | |
| Born 58 | 58 (62) kWh lithium-ion | RWD | APP 310 | 150 kW (201 hp; 204 PS) | 310 N⋅m (31.6 kg⋅m; 229 lb⋅ft) | 7.3 s | 426 km (265 mi) | 376 km (234 mi) | 11 kW | 120 kW | 2021–2024[15] |
| 170 kW (228 hp; 231 PS) | 310 N⋅m (31.6 kg⋅m; 229 lb⋅ft) | 6.6 s | 422 km (262 mi) | 373 km (232 mi) | 11 kW | 120 kW | 2021–2024 | ||||
| Born 59 with E-Boost Pack | 59 (63) kWh lithium-ion | RWD | APP 310 | 170 kW (228 hp; 231 PS) | 310 N⋅m (31.6 kg⋅m; 229 lb⋅ft) | 6.7 s | 428 km (266 mi) | 365 km (227 mi) | 11 kW | 165 kW | 2024–present |
| Born 77 | 77 (82) kWh lithium-ion | RWD | APP 310 | 170 kW (228 hp; 231 PS) | 310 N⋅m (31.6 kg⋅m; 229 lb⋅ft) | 7.0 s | 551 km (342 mi) | 495 km (308 mi) | 11 kW | 170 kW | 2021–2024 |
| Born 77 with E-Boost Pack | 77 (82) kWh lithium-ion | RWD | APP 310 | 170 kW (228 hp; 231 PS) | 310 N⋅m (31.6 kg⋅m; 229 lb⋅ft) | 7.1 s | 560 km (348 mi) | 487 km (303 mi) | 11 kW | 175 kW | 2024–present |
| Born VZ | 79 (84) kWh lithium-ion | RWD | APP 550 | 240 kW (322 hp; 326 PS) | 545 N⋅m (55.6 kg⋅m; 402 lb⋅ft) | 5.6 s | 599 km (372 mi) | 508 km (316 mi) | 11 kW | 185 kW | 2024–present |
| References: [16][17][18] | |||||||||||
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