# Cupra Born

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 420 km (261 mi) range (WLTP). 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. The battery is compatible with 100 kW DC supercharging, and features a thermal management system. It featured a driver assistance systems, and is capable of Level 2 Autonomous Driving.

### Production version

Production of the Born was confirmed in July 2020, and it is sold under the Cupra brand. The production car would have a larger battery pack than the prototype. The car was renamed to Cupra Born in February 2021, therefore dropping the "el-" from the name. 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.
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 110 kW (150 PS; 150 hp), while the most powerful model will have a rear engine of 150 kW / 204 hp and 310 Nm, which will develop 170 kW (231 PS; 228 hp). With Boost Mode, it takes 6.6 seconds for the flagship model to accelerate to 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph).
It will have three battery capacities of 45 kWh for the cheapest version and 55 kWh and 77 kWh for the higher-end models. 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 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.

## 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) | Range (claimed) | Charging | Charging | Calendar years |
| Type | Battery (usable) | Layout | Electric motor | Power | Torque | 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) (claimed) | WLTP (max) | WLTP (min) | AC (max) | DC (max) | Calendar years |
| 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) | 349 km (217 mi) | 7.2 kW | 100 kW | Cancelled |
| 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 |
| Born 58 | 58 (62) kWh lithium-ion | RWD | APP 310 | 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 |
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## Safety

Euro NCAP test results Cupra Born 170 kW e-Boost Pack (LHD) (2022) :
| Test | Points | % |
| Overall: | | |
| Adult occupant: | 35.5 | 93% |
| Child occupant: | 44 | 89% |
| Pedestrian: | 39.9 | 73% |
| Safety assist: | 12.8 | 80% |

## Production

| Calendar year | Total production |
| 2021 | 4,801 |
| 2022 | 36,153 |
| 2023 | 45,300 |