Cupra Born: specs, price and reviews
Compact EV on the MEB platform, technically related to the Volkswagen ID.3 but tuned more sportily.
Category scores
Spec sheet
- Generation
- K1 (2021-)
| Body style | Hatchback |
|---|---|
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 5 |
| WLTP range (km) | 420 |
| Battery (kWh) | 58 |
| Power (hp) | 204 |
| DC fast charging (kW) | 120 |
| Towing braked (kg) | 1200 |
| Boot (l) | 385 |
| Consumption WLTP (kWh/100km) | 16 |
DC charging time
| Charging situation | 10→80% (min) |
|---|---|
| At model peak (120 kW) | ~ 33 |
| At a 150 kW charger | ~ 33 |
| At a 50 kW charger | ~ 79 |
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 (manufacturer figure). Always check the registration document of the specific car.
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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.
Same-fuel alternatives
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.