The Cupra Born is a battery electric 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 range (WLTP). It was powered by a 204 PS electric motor, able to accelerate to 0-100 km/h 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.[2]