Engineering:Cupra Born

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Cupra Born
Overview
ManufacturerSEAT
ProductionSeptember 2021 – present
AssemblyGermany: Zwickau (Volkswagen Zwickau-Mosel Plant)
DesignerAlberto Torrecillas (exterior)
Tsanko Petrov (interior)[1]
Body and chassis
ClassSmall family car (C)
Body style5-door hatchback
LayoutRear-motor, rear-wheel-drive
PlatformVolkswagen Group MEB
Related
Powertrain
Electric motorAPP 310 permanent magnet brushless motor
Battery45–77 kWh lithium-ion
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,765 mm (108.9 in)
Length4,322 mm (170.2 in)
Width1,809 mm (71.2 in)
Height1,537 mm (60.5 in)

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.

Overview

Concept

SEAT el-Born Concept at IAA 2019

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

Rear view
Interior

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).

Cupra Born VZ (Front view)

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]

Reat view

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
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]

Safety

ANCAP

ANCAP test results
Cupra Born (2022)[19]
Test Points %
Overall: StarStarStarStarStar
Adult occupant: 35.47 93%
Child occupant: 43.89 89%
Pedestrian: 39.91 73%
Safety assist: 12.83 80%

Euro NCAP

Euro NCAP test results
Cupra Born 170 kW e-Boost Pack (LHD) (2022)[20]
Test Points %
Overall: StarStarStarStarStar
Adult occupant: 35.5 93%
Child occupant: 44 89%
Pedestrian: 39.9 73%
Safety assist: 12.8 80%
Euro NCAP test results
Cupra Born 170kW 59kWh e-Boost Pack (LHD) (2025)[21]
Test Points %
Overall: StarStarStarStarStar
Adult occupant: 36.0 89%
Child occupant: 43.0 87%
Pedestrian: 48.0 76%
Safety assist: 13.8 76%

Production

Calendar year Total production
2021 4,801[22]
2022 36,153[22]
2023 45,300[22]

References

  1. ↑ "CAR OF THE YEAR 2022 FINALISTS | CUPRA BORN". 2022-01-10. https://autodesignmagazine.com/en/2022/01/cupra-born-emozione-elettrica-2/. Retrieved 2022-08-27. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "CUPRA's first all-electric vehicle is born". 8 July 2020. https://www.seat-mediacenter.com/newspage/allnews/cupranewspage/news/news/cuprabrand/2020/CUPRAs-first-all-electric-vehicle-is-born.html. Retrieved 17 November 2020. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "The SEAT el-Born premiere". 5 March 2019. https://www.seat.co.uk/about-seat/news-events/cars/seat-el-born-concept-car.html. Retrieved 17 November 2020. 
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "New Seat el-Born electric car revealed ahead of Geneva Motor Show 2019 debut". 1 March 2019. https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/cars/1094424/Seat-el-born-electric-car-range-specs-Geneva-Motor-Show-2019. Retrieved 1 March 2019. 
  5. ↑ "Seat's 201bhp el-Born is brand's first bespoke EV". 1 March 2019. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/motor-shows-geneva-motor-show/seats-201bhp-el-born-brands-first-bespoke-ev. Retrieved 1 March 2019. 
  6. ↑ "New Cupra el-Born electric hot hatch offers 310-mile range". 8 July 2020. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/cupra/cupra-el-born/100354/new-cupra-el-born-electric-hot-hatch-offers-310-mile-range. Retrieved 3 December 2020. 
  7. ↑ "New 2021 Cupra El-Born is VW Group's first EV hot hatch". 8 July 2020. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/new-2021-cupra-el-born-vw-group’s-first-ev-hot-hatch. Retrieved 23 July 2020. 
  8. ↑ "2021 Cupra El-Born electric car revealed: price, specs and release date". 29 November 2020. https://www.whatcar.com/news/2021-cupra-el-born-electric-car-revealed-price-specs-and-release-date/n18985. Retrieved 3 December 2020. 
  9. ↑ "New Cupra el-Born electric car 2020: pictures, specs and details". 8 July 2020. https://www.drivingelectric.com/seat/776/new-cupra-el-born-electric-car-2020-pictures-specs-and-details. Retrieved 23 July 2020. 
  10. ↑ "Cupra Confirms New Born (Formerly el-Born) Electric Hatchback" (in en). 23 February 2021. https://insideevs.com/news/490103/cupra-confirms-born-formerly-elborn-electric-hatchback/. 
  11. ↑ van Oostvoorne, Nick Lette; Allen, James (22 February 2021). "'Cupra Born' name confirmed for EV hot hatch: price, specs and release date" (in en). carwow.co.uk. https://www.carwow.co.uk/cupra/news/5062/new-cupra-el-born-ev-electric-car-price-specs-release-date. 
  12. ↑ "Cupra Born Officially Revealed With More Power Than VW ID.3" (in en). https://www.motor1.com/news/509440/cupra-born-reveal-specs-photos/. 
  13. ↑ "New 2022 Cupra Born: hot hatch is Spanish brand's first EV" (in en). https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/new-2022-cupra-born-hot-hatch-spanish-brands-first-ev. 
  14. ↑ "Cupra Born review". 2024-09-02. https://www.topgear.com/car-reviews/cupra/born. 
  15. ↑ "Cupra revises the Born lineup" (in en-US). https://www.electrive.com/2024/08/08/cupra-revises-the-born-lineup/. 
  16. ↑ "Cupra Born Presales Catalogue 2021". https://www.cupraofficial.com/content/dam/public/cupra-website/generic/pdf/cupra-born-presales-catalogue-2021.pdf. 
  17. ↑ "Cupra Born Catalogue 2024". 2024-05-23. https://www.cupraofficial.com/content/dam/public/cupra-website/generic/pdf/cupra-born-catalogue-2024.pdf. 
  18. ↑ "Cupra Born UK". 2024-01-11. https://www.cupraofficial.co.uk/content/dam/countries/gb/cupra-website/download-documents/2024/v1-cars-models-cupra-born-pricelist-K11-01-2024.pdf. 
  19. ↑ "ANCAP results for Cupra Born". ancap.com.au. 2022. https://www.ancap.com.au/safety-ratings/af2eec. 
  20. ↑ https://www.euroncap.com/en/results/cupra/born/46243
  21. ↑ https://www.euroncap.com/en/results/cupra/born/57074
  22. ↑ 22.0 22.1 22.2 "SEAT" (in en-US). https://annualreport2022.volkswagenag.com/divisions/seat.html. 

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