Cupra has announced the pricing and specification for the Born, ahead of its launch in 2022.
It's the brand's first electric model and it shares a platform with the VW ID3.
The Born is initially offered with a 204PS motor using a 58kWh battery. It has a maximum range of 263 miles.
Charging the 58kWh battery from 0-100% takes 6 hours 15 minutes using an 11kW AC wall charger, but it can also be recharged from 5-80% using a 120kW DC rapid charger in 35 minutes.
There will be four powertrain variants across three trim levels, with pricing for the full range to be announced shortly.
Entry-level models will use a 150PS motor with a 45kWh battery, giving a range of 211 miles. There will also be a 231PS model with the 58kWh battery.
The largest battery available is a 77kWh unit, making the Cupra Born capable of covering 335 miles on a single charge. It's paired with the 231PS motor.
All Cupra Born models are rear-wheel-drive and the brand says it has extensively re-engineered the chassis to ensure that the Born's handling is befitting of the Cupra badge.
Engineers developed bespoke settings for the optional adaptive damper system and specified extra-wide tyres for the alloy wheels, which come in sizes of 18-20 inches.
Special attention has also been paid to the steering and brakes, to maximise driver engagement.
Drivers are presented with a 12-inch floating touchscreen for the infotainment system and a smaller digital instrument display. Like the VW ID3, most functions are controlled via the touchscreen or using the voice-controlled digital assistant. In keeping with the car's sporty demeanor, a physical button for the ESP system is present.
The entry-level V1 trim includes 18-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, sat-nav with 12-inch touchscreen, adaptive cruise control, parking sensors, keyless entry and a heated steering wheel.
Stepping up to the V2 adds 19-inch wheels, tinted rear windows, heated front seats and a head up display.
The range topping V3 gets 20-inch alloys and bucket seats with electric adjustment and massage function.
The 45kWh 150PS powertrain will be available exclusively in V1 trim, while customers will be able to specify all three trim levels with the 58kWh 204PS powertrain.
Cupra Born 58kWh 204PS prices:
|
Model |
BiK (2021/22) |
Price (OTR RRP) |
|
V1 |
1% |
£33,735 |
|
V2 |
1% |
£34,190 |
|
V3 |
1% |
£37,375 |
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