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27 May 2021 6:46 pm / 0 comments
Cupra, after launching a slew of aggressive, high-performance cars, has finally introduced its first fully electric vehicle. Say hello to the Cupra Born, formerly known in concept guise as the el-Born. There are four battery variants available at launch, with outputs ranging from 150 PS to 231 PS.
Designed and developed in Barcelona, the Cupra Born will enter production later this year at the Volkswagen Group’s Zwickau plant in Germany, which is the largest EV factory in Europe. The Born uses the same MEB architecture as the Volkswagen ID range, so much of its underpinnings – including the electric powertrain and battery capacity – will be familiar.
Date: 25 May 2021 Â Â |Â Â Author: Simon Harris
Seat s performance off-shoot Cupra launched its first separate model a few months ago in the Formentor. Now it s ready to launch its own electric car, the Born. Simon Harris takes a closer look.
Exterior
The Cupra Born uses Volkswagen Group s MEB electric vehicle platform, but the brand has managed to include many of its own design elements. It means that while following a similar template to the Skoda Enyaq iV, the Cupra has its own distinctive style, with familiar light signatures and copper accents. The tall silhouette gives the Born a crossover stance which promises a spacious interior.