CUPRA Born VZ

Available since July 2024

£44,625Price from

79.0 kWhUseable Battery

285 mi *Real Range

277 Wh/mi *Efficiency

Price from £44,625

Availability	Available to order
Available to order since	July 2024
Available to order until	-

Lease (BCH) from £407 pcm

Annual VED	£0
Congestion Charge	£0
Insurance Group	34

Price shown is On The Road Price: it includes VAT, first year VED, vehicle first registration fee, number plates and delivery. Contract hire estimate by e-car lease t/a CarLease (UK) Ltd who are a credit broker not a lender. Offer based on a business contract hire usership agreement, 6+35 profile, 10,000 miles per annum, excluding optional maintenance package and subject to VAT. Prices subject to terms and conditions.

Real Range Estimation between 205 - 420 mi

City - Cold Weather *	280 mi
Highway - Cold Weather *	205 mi
Combined - Cold Weather *	240 mi

City - Mild Weather *	420 mi
Highway - Mild Weather *	265 mi
Combined - Mild Weather *	330 mi

Indication of real-world range in several situations. Cold weather: 'worst-case' based on -10°C and use of heating. Mild weather: 'best-case' based on 23°C and no use of A/C. For 'Highway' figures a constant speed of 70 mph is assumed. The actual range will depend on speed, style of driving, weather and route conditions.

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Performance

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph	5.6 sec
Top Speed	124 mph
Electric Range *	285 mi

Total Power	240 kW (322 hp)
Total Torque	402 lb-ft
Drive	Rear

Battery

Nominal Capacity	84.0 kWh
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Number of Cells	288
Architecture	400 V
Warranty Period	8 years
Warranty Mileage	100,000 mi

Useable Capacity	79.0 kWh
Cathode Material	NCM
Pack Configuration	96s3p
Nominal Voltage	352 V
Form Factor	No Data
Name / Reference	No Data

Charging

Home / Destination

Charge Port	Type 2
Port Location	Right Side - Rear
Charge Power †	11 kW AC

Charge Time (0->285 mi) †	8h30m
Charge Speed †	34 mph

Rapid Charging

Charge Port	CCS
Port Location	Right Side - Rear
Charge Power (max) *	185 kW DC
Charge Power (10-80%) *	135 kW DC

Charge Time (28->228 mi) *	26 min
Charge Speed *	460 mph
Autocharge Supported	No

Plug & Charge

Plug & Charge Supported

Yes

Supported Protocol

ISO 15118-2

Battery Preconditioning

Preconditioning Possible

Yes

Automatically using Navigation

Yes

Click here for all charging information

† This can only be achieved using a 3-phase grid connection. The majority of homes and charge points do not have this connection. In practice charge power will often be 7.4 kW, allowing for a charge time of 12h45m and a charge speed of 23 mph.

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Bidirectional Charging (V2X / BPT)

Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)

V2L Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-

Exterior Outlet(s)	-
Interior Outlet(s)	-

Vehicle-to-Home (V2H)

V2H via AC Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-

V2H via DC Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)

V2G via AC Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-

V2G via DC Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-

Energy Consumption

EVDB Real Range

Range *	285 mi
Vehicle Consumption *	277 Wh/mi

CO2 Emissions	0 g/km
Vehicle Fuel Equivalent *	146 mpg

WLTP Ratings (TEL)

Range	335 mi
Rated Consumption	240 Wh/mi
Vehicle Consumption	236 Wh/mi

CO2 Emissions	0 g/km
Rated Fuel Equivalent	169 mpg
Vehicle Fuel Equivalent	172 mpg

WLTP Ratings (TEH)

Range	329 mi
Rated Consumption	269 Wh/mi
Vehicle Consumption	240 Wh/mi

CO2 Emissions	0 g/km
Rated Fuel Equivalent	151 mpg
Vehicle Fuel Equivalent	169 mpg

TEL = Test Energy Low | TEH = Test Energy High
Rated = official figures as published by manufacturer. Rated consumption and fuel equivalency figures include charging losses.
Vehicle = calculated battery energy consumption used by the vehicle for propulsion and on-board systems.
NOTE: The fuel equivalency figures are shown in IMPERIAL MPG. Figures in US MPG will differ significantly.

Real Energy Consumption Estimation between 188 - 385 Wh/mi

City - Cold Weather *	282 Wh/mi
Highway - Cold Weather *	385 Wh/mi
Combined - Cold Weather *	329 Wh/mi

City - Mild Weather *	188 Wh/mi
Highway - Mild Weather *	298 Wh/mi
Combined - Mild Weather *	239 Wh/mi

Indication of real-world energy use in several situations. Cold weather: 'worst-case' based on -10°C and use of heating. Mild weather: 'best-case' based on 23°C and no use of A/C. For 'Highway' figures a constant speed of 70 mph is assumed. The energy use will depend on speed, style of driving, climate and route conditions.

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Safety (Euro NCAP)

Safety Rating
Adult Occupant	93%
Child Occupant	89%

Rating Year	2022
Vulnerable Road Users	73%
Safety Assist	80%

For more details on the safety rating of this vehicle, visit euroncap.com

Dimensions and Weight

Length *	4322 mm
Width *	1809 mm
Width with mirrors *	2070 mm
Height *	1538 mm
Wheelbase	2766 mm
Weight Unladen (EU) *	1999 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR)	2430 kg
Max. Payload	No Data

Cargo Volume	385 L
Cargo Volume Max	1267 L
Cargo Volume Frunk	0 L
Roof Load	0 kg
Tow Hitch Possible	No
Towing Weight Unbraked	0 kg
Towing Weight Braked	0 kg
Vertical Load Max	0 kg

Miscellaneous

Seats	5 people
Isofix	Yes, 3 seats
Turning Circle	10.2 m
Platform	VW MEB
EV Dedicated Platform	Yes

Car Body	Hatchback
Segment	C - Medium
Roof Rails	No
Heat pump (HP)	Yes
HP Standard Equipment	No, optional

Company Car Tax Indication

Financial Year 2024-25

BIK Tax Rate	2%
P11D Value from	£44,570
Benefit in Kind (BIK)	£891

BIK @ 20%	£15 pcm
BIK @ 40%	£30 pcm
BIK @ 45%	£33 pcm

Financial Year 2025-26

BIK Tax Rate	3%
P11D Value from	£44,570
Benefit in Kind (BIK)	£1,337

BIK @ 20%	£22 pcm
BIK @ 40%	£45 pcm
BIK @ 45%	£50 pcm

Financial Year 2026-27

BIK Tax Rate	4%
P11D Value from	£44,570
Benefit in Kind (BIK)	£1,783

BIK @ 20%	£30 pcm
BIK @ 40%	£59 pcm
BIK @ 45%	£67 pcm

Go to the Born on the official CUPRA website.

* = estimated value. Average energy consumption and range based on moderate drive style and climate. Real-life values may differ significantly. Pricing information might not be actual for some regions. No rights can be derived from the information on this site.

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Volkswagen ID.4 Pro £1,410 more expensive 10 mi less range 20% slower acceleration Similar energy consumption 12% slower rapid-charging

Range comparision based on electric range only. Rapid charging comparison based on rapid charge rate. Comparisons can be based on estimates.

Home and Destination Charging (0 -> 100%)

Charging is possible by using a regular wall plug or a charging station. Public charging is always done through a charging station. How fast the EV can charge depends on the charging station (EVSE) used and the maximum charging capacity of the EV. The table below shows all possible options for charging the CUPRA Born VZ. Each option shows how fast the battery can be charged from empty to full.

Type 2 (Mennekes - IEC 62196)

Charging Point	Max. Power	Power	Time	Rate
Wall Plug (2.3 kW)	230V / 1x10A	2.3 kW	40h30m	7 mph
1-phase 16A (3.7 kW)	230V / 1x16A	3.7 kW	25h15m	11 mph
1-phase 32A (7.4 kW)	230V / 1x32A	7.4 kW	12h45m	22 mph
3-phase 16A (11 kW)	400V / 3x16A	11 kW	8h30m	34 mph
3-phase 32A (22 kW)	400V / 3x16A	11 kW †	8h30m	34 mph

† = Limited by on-board charger, vehicle cannot charge faster.

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Rapid Charging (10 -> 80%)

Rapid charging enables longer journeys by adding as much range as possible in the shortest amount of time. Charging power will decrease significantly after 80% state-of-charge has been reached. A typical rapid charge therefore rarely exceeds 80% SoC. The rapid charge rate of an EV depends on the charger used and the maximum charging power the EV can handle. The table below shows all details for rapid charging the CUPRA Born VZ.

CUPRA has not released details about rapid charging the Born. The information below is based on estimated values of the most likely rapid charging capabilities.

Max. Power: maximum power provided by charge point
Avg. Power: average power provided by charge point over a session from 10% to 80%
Time: time needed to charge from 10% to 80%
Rate: average charging speed over a session from 10% to 80%

Combined Charging System (CCS Combo 2)

Charging Point	Max. Power	Avg. Power	Time	Rate
CCS (50 kW DC)	50 kW	50 kW	70 min	170 mph
CCS (100 kW DC)	100 kW	90 kW †	39 min	300 mph
CCS (150 kW DC)	150 kW	115 kW †	30 min	390 mph
CCS (175 kW DC)	175 kW	130 kW †	27 min	440 mph
CCS (350 kW DC)	185 kW †	135 kW †	26 min	460 mph

This vehicle does not support Autocharge
This vehicle supports Plug & Charge

† = Limited by charging capabilities of vehicle

Autocharge: allows for automatic initiation of a charging session at supported CCS charging stations.

Plug & Charge: allows for automatic initiation of a charging session at supported CCS charging stations in accordance with ISO 15118.

Actual charging rates may differ from data shown due to factors like outside temperature, state of the battery and driving style.

CUPRA Claimed Specifications

The table below shows the claimed specifications from the manufacturer for charging the CUPRA Born VZ. The specifications can differ from the table above for a variety of reasons. If real-world charge tests are available, these differences can be signifcant. If no real-world tests are available, the table above will be based on the manufacturer specifications as per the table below.

Max. Power: maximum charge power during charging session
Charge From: battery percentage (% SoC) where charging session is started
Charge To: battery percentage (% SoC) where charging session is ended
Time: time needed for charging session

CUPRA Claimed Specifications

Max. Power	Charge From	Charge To	Time
185 kW	5 %	80 %	26 min

All about the CUPRA Born VZ

Pricing

The CUPRA Born VZ has a Recommend Retail Price (RRP) of £44,570 and an On The Road Price (OTR) of £44,625. The OTR Price includes VAT, first year of VED, vehicle first registration fee, number plates and delivery.

Drivetrain and Performance

The CUPRA Born VZ is a full electric vehicle (BEV). The maximum power of the CUPRA Born VZ is 240 kW (322 hp). The maximum torque is 402 lb-ft. The CUPRA Born VZ is rear wheel drive and can accelerate from 0 to 62 miles per hour in 5.6 seconds. The top speed is 124 mph.

Battery and Charging

The battery of the CUPRA Born VZ has a total capacity of 84 kWh. The usable capacity is 79 kWh. An estimated range of about 285 miles is achievable on a fully charged battery. The actual range will however depend on several factors including climate, terrain, use of climate control systems and driving style.

For example: sustaining high speeds in cold weather could result in a range of around 205 mi. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the range to around 420 mi.

Charging is done using a Type 2 connector and the on-board charger has a maximum power of 11 kW. This charges a fully depleted battery back to full in around 8 hours 30 minutes. However, a 3-phase grid connection is needed to achieve this. The majority of homes and charge points currently do not have this connection. In most cases the maximum charging power will be 7.4 kW, allowing for a charge time of 12 hours 45 minutes and a charge rate of 23 mph. Charging the car using a regular wall plug will take around 40 hours 30 minutes.

Rapid charging is possible through a CCS connection (expected). The maximum rapid charge power is 185 kW. The battery can't be charged continuously at this power. In an average rapid charge session the average charge power will be around 135 kW. This charges the battery from 10% to 80% in around 30 minutes. A rapid charge like this will add about 195 miles of range.

Energy Consumption

The estimated combined (motorway and city) energy consumption of the CUPRA Born VZ is about 277 Wh per mile. By comparison, this energy consumption is the equivalent of a fuel consumption of 146 mpg in a traditional petrol car.

The actual energy consumption will depend on several factors including climate, terrain, use of climate control systems and driving style. For example: sustaining high speeds in cold weather could result in an energy use of around 385 Wh per mile. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the efficiency to about 188 Wh per mile.

CO2 Emission

The CUPRA Born VZ emits no CO2 during driving. This only includes direct emissions from the vehicle itself. The energy needed to charge the battery might have been (partly) generated by the use of fossil fuels. Vehicles with an internal combustion engine will always emit CO2 during driving. Additionally, CO2 is emitted during the production and transport of fossil fuels.

More information from CUPRA

The link below will open the page of the Born on the official CUPRA site.

Go to the Born on the official CUPRA website.

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