The CUPRA Born 150 kW is a sporty, rear-wheel-drive electric hatchback based on VW’s MEB platform. Manufactured between October 2021 and July 2024, this now-discontinued model features a 58.0 kWh usable battery, delivering a real-world range of 350 km and 166 Wh/km efficiency. Despite being compact, it performs well, hitting 0–100 km/h in 7.3 seconds and reaching a top speed of 160 km/h.
This EV supports AC charging at 11 kW and DC fast charging up to 124 kW, enabling a 10–80% recharge in just 31 minutes. The model also supports Plug & Charge via ISO 15118 but lacks V2L and battery preconditioning. It scores well in Euro NCAP safety tests with a 2022 5-star rating, excelling in both adult and child protection.
Though the CUPRA Born is no longer available for purchase and lacks a direct successor, it remains a compelling used EV option for city driving, thanks to its efficiency, compact design, and balanced performance.
CUPRA Born 150 kW – Specifications Table
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Availability | Oct 2021 – Jul 2024 (Discontinued) |
| Price (New) | UK: £34,125 · NL: €36,939 · DE: €39,370 |
| Performance | Power: 150 kW (204 PS) · Torque: 310 Nm · 0–100: 7.3s · Top: 160 km/h |
| Battery | Gross: 62.0 kWh · Usable: 58.0 kWh · 400V · 108s2p · Li-ion |
| Real-World Range | Avg: 350 km · Cold: 295 km · Mild: 400 km |
| WLTP Range | 427 km (TEL) · 358 km (TEH) |
| Efficiency | 166 Wh/km (Real) · 155–180 Wh/km (WLTP) |
| Charging – AC | Type 2 · 11 kW · 0–100% in 6h15m |
| Charging – DC | CCS · Max: 124 kW · 10–80% in 31 min |
| 1-Stop Range | 375 km · Long-distance score: 2/5 |
| Drive & Platform | Rear-Wheel Drive · VW MEB · Dedicated EV Platform |
| Body Type | Hatchback · Segment: C – Medium · Seats: 5 |
| Dimensions | 4322×1809×1540 mm · Wheelbase: 2766 mm |
| Weight & Capacity | Unladen: 1811 kg · GVWR: 2260 kg · Payload: 524 kg |
| Cargo Space | Rear: 385 L · Max: 1267 L · Frunk: None |
| Towing Capacity | Not supported |
| Safety (Euro NCAP) | ★★★★★ (2022) · Adult: 93% · Child: 89% · Assist: 80% |
| Charging Features | Plug & Charge: Yes · Autocharge: No |
| Heat Pump | Optional (varies by country) |
The CUPRA Born 150 kW is ideal for drivers who prioritize sporty performance, everyday practicality, and efficient city commuting in an affordable EV package.
