Battery size: 58kWh-79kWh
Miles per kWh: 3.4
E-Rating™: A
Max charge rate: 125kW-170kW
Range: 259 -366 miles
Pricing
The Cupra Born is well priced against competition from Renault, Kia, Peugeot and Volkswagen, although the MG4 is usefully cheaper.
The entry-level V1 has most of the kit you need, such as a rear view camera, sports suspension, sports seats, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. You have to go for the V2 modesl to get heated seats, though, which we consider something of an essential these days, which is why the V2 is our pick of the range. The other models add extra luxuries such as a panoramic roof, 20-inch wheels and premium Beats audio.
Cupra also often offers low- or zero-interest finance on the Born, and monthly costs can be some of the best that you'll find for an electric car in the class.
Running costs
A full charge at home for the 58kWh should cost just over £16 on a normal tariff, rising to nearly £22 for the larger battery Born. Assuming a 79p rapid charger tariff (at time of publication), a 20-80% top-up could be between £48 and £60.
Insurance
The Cupra Born sits in groups 26 to 34, which is higher than the Vauxhall Mokka Electric and, amazingly, the Volkswagen ID.3, but on par with the MG4, Mini Countryman and Renault Megane E-Tech Electric.
Servicing costs
You would assume that a Cupra – a company famed for building performance and hot hatchbacks – would be costly to service. But due to it being an electric car it's far more reasonable. An inspection is required two years after first registration, and then it's every year or 20,000 miles there after.
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