CUPRA Born 45 kWh
Battery Electric Vehicle
£30,500 *Price from
45.0 kWhUseable Battery
170 mi *Real Range
265 Wh/mi *Efficiency
This electric vehicle is not available yet
Specifications with an * are estimates.Price from * £30,500
| Availability | Expected |
| Expected from * | September 2022 |
| Available until | - |
Lease (BCH) from * £400 pcm
| Annual VED | £0 |
| Congestion Charge * | £0 |
| Insurance Group | N/A |
Real Range Estimation between 120 - 255 mi
| City - Cold Weather * | 165 mi |
| Highway - Cold Weather * | 120 mi |
| Combined - Cold Weather * | 145 mi |
| City - Mild Weather * | 255 mi |
| Highway - Mild Weather * | 155 mi |
| Combined - Mild Weather * | 200 mi |
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Performance
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 8.9 sec |
| Top Speed | 99 mph |
| Electric Range * | 170 mi |
| Total Power | 110 kW (148 hp) |
| Total Torque | 229 lb-ft |
| Drive | Rear |
Battery and Charging
| Battery Capacity | 55.0 kWh |
| Charge Port | Type 2 |
| Port Location | Right Side - Rear |
| Charge Power | 7.2 kW AC |
| Charge Time (0->170 mi) | 7h30m |
| Charge Speed | 23 mph |
| Battery Useable | 45.0 kWh |
| Fastcharge Port | CCS |
| FC Port Location | Right Side - Rear |
| Fastcharge Power (max) | 118 kW DC |
| Fastcharge Time (17->136 mi) | 28 min |
| Fastcharge Speed | 250 mph |
Energy Consumption
EVDB Real Range
| Range * | 170 mi |
| Vehicle Consumption * | 265 Wh/mi |
| CO2 Emissions | 0 g/km |
| Vehicle Fuel Equivalent * | 153 mpg |
WLTP Ratings
| Range | 217 mi |
| Rated Consumption | 204 Wh/mi |
| Vehicle Consumption | 208 Wh/mi |
| CO2 Emissions | 0 g/km |
| Rated Fuel Equivalent | 198 mpg |
| Vehicle Fuel Equivalent | 195 mpg |
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 176 - 375 Wh/mi
| City - Cold Weather * | 273 Wh/mi |
| Highway - Cold Weather * | 375 Wh/mi |
| Combined - Cold Weather * | 310 Wh/mi |
| City - Mild Weather * | 176 Wh/mi |
| Highway - Mild Weather * | 290 Wh/mi |
| Combined - Mild Weather * | 225 Wh/mi |
Dimensions and Weight
| Length | 4322 mm |
| Width | 1809 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 2070 mm |
| Height | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2766 mm |
| Weight Unladen (EU) | 1708 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR) | 2240 kg |
| Max. Payload | 607 kg |
| Cargo Volume | 385 L |
| Cargo Volume Max | No Data |
| 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 |
| Car Body | Hatchback |
| Segment | Small Family Car |
| Roof Rails | No |
| EV Dedicated Platform | Yes |
Company Car Tax Indication
Financial Year 2022-23
| BIK Tax Rate | 2% |
| P11D Value from * | £31,945 |
| Benefit in Kind (BIK) * | £639 |
| BIK @ 20% * | £11 pcm |
| BIK @ 40% * | £21 pcm |
| BIK @ 45% * | £24 pcm |
Financial Year 2023-24
| BIK Tax Rate | 2% |
| P11D Value from * | £31,945 |
| Benefit in Kind (BIK) * | £639 |
| BIK @ 20% * | £11 pcm |
| BIK @ 40% * | £21 pcm |
| BIK @ 45% * | £24 pcm |
Financial Year 2024-25
| BIK Tax Rate | 2% |
| P11D Value from * | £31,945 |
| Benefit in Kind (BIK) * | £639 |
| BIK @ 20% * | £11 pcm |
| BIK @ 40% * | £21 pcm |
| BIK @ 45% * | £24 pcm |
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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 45 kWh. Each option shows how fast the battery can be charged from empty to full.
| Type 2 (Mennekes - IEC 62196) |
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| Charging Point | Max. Power | Power | Time | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wall Plug (2.3 kW) | 230V / 1x10A | 2.3 kW | 23h15m | 7 mph |
| 1-phase 16A (3.7 kW) | 230V / 1x16A | 3.7 kW | 14h30m | 12 mph |
| 1-phase 32A (7.4 kW) | 230V / 1x31A | 7.2 kW † | 7h30m | 23 mph |
| 3-phase 16A (11 kW) | 230V / 2x16A | 7.2 kW † | 7h30m | 23 mph |
| 3-phase 32A (22 kW) | 230V / 2x16A | 7.2 kW † | 7h30m | 23 mph |
† = Limited by on-board charger, vehicle cannot charge faster.
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 45 kWh.
- 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) |
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| Charging Point | Max. Power | Avg. Power | Time | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCS (50 kW DC) | 50 kW | 40 kW † | 50 min | 140 mph |
| CCS (100 kW DC) | 100 kW | 65 kW † | 31 min | 230 mph |
| CCS (150 kW DC) | 118 kW † | 70 kW † | 28 min | 250 mph |
† = Limited by charging capabilities of vehicle
Actual charging rates may differ from data shown due to factors like outside temperature, state of the battery and driving style.
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All about the CUPRA Born 45 kWh
Pricing
The CUPRA Born 45 kWh has an estimated On The Road Price (OTR) of £32,000. The OTR Price includes VAT, first year of VED, vehicle first registration fee, number plates and delivery. The CUPRA Born 45 kWh is eligible for a Plug-In Car Grant (PICG) of £1,500. The grant will be applied to the invoice of the car. The OTR Price including the PICG for the CUPRA Born 45 kWh is £30,500.
Drivetrain and Performance
The CUPRA Born 45 kWh is a full electric vehicle (BEV). The maximum power of the CUPRA Born 45 kWh is 110 kW (148 hp). The maximum torque is 229 lb-ft. The CUPRA Born 45 kWh is rear wheel drive and can accelerate from 0 to 62 miles per hour in 8.9 seconds. The top speed is 99 mph.
Battery and Charging
The battery of the CUPRA Born 45 kWh has a total capacity of 55 kWh. The usable capacity is 45 kWh. An estimated range of about 170 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 120 mi. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the range to around 255 mi.
Charging is done using a Type 2 connector and the on-board charger has a maximum power of 7.2 kW. This charges a fully depleted battery back to full in around 7 hours 30 minutes. Charging the car using a regular wall plug will take around 23 hours 15 minutes.
Rapid charging is possible through a CCS connection. The maximum rapid charge power is 118 kW. The battery can't be charged continuously at this power. In an average rapid charge session the average charge power will be around 70 kW. This charges the battery from 10% to 80% in around 30 minutes. A rapid charge like this will add about 115 miles of range.
Energy Consumption
The estimated combined (motorway and city) energy consumption of the CUPRA Born 45 kWh is about 265 Wh per mile. By comparison, this energy consumption is the equivalent of a fuel consumption of 153 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 375 Wh per mile. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the efficiency to about 176 Wh per mile.
CO2 Emission
The CUPRA Born 45 kWh 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.