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CupraBorn (2022-)

Available new
Medium
Electric

£29,011Typical price

Test score

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Sporty brand Cupra is harnessing the full potential of pure electric power in the Born, a dynamically styled medium hatchback, also available with high-performance Born VZ badging. Launched in 2022 and updated in 2024, it’s based on the VW ID.3. But is it truly ‘born to be wild’? And how does it compare to its rivals? Find out in our full Cupra Born road test review.

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KEY TEST RESULTS
Comfort and practicality
Model reliability 0-4 years
Brand reliability 0-4 years

Aug 2025Last checked by Which?
Mar 2023First reviewed by Which?
Apr 2022Released

The overall Which? test score is made up of the following star ratings, all determined by our rigorous lab tests.

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27 Aug 2025

Ease of driving

Overall
Visibility
Smoothness of power delivery
Driving stability
Cabin layout

Performance

Overall
In-gear acceleration
Brakes
Electric car range

Comfort and practicality

Overall
Entry and exit
Seat comfort
Ride quality
Quietness
Seat space
Boot space (small SUVs and medium cars)

Euro NCAP

Safety kit

Model reliability 0-4 years

How we test model reliability 0-4 years

How reliable this car is, based on the real life feedback of current owners as collected in our annual Which? car survey. We divide all reliability feedback into three age groups: cars aged up to four years, five to nine years, and 10 to 15 years. A car cannot be a Best Buy if: It's available to buy new and has a 0-4-year model reliability score of two stars or less; or it's only available on the used market and has a 5-9-year model reliability score of two stars or less; or it's only available on the used market and launched less than five years ago and has a 0-4-year model reliability score of two stars of less.

Brand reliability 0-4 years

Overall
Petrol reliability

How we test brand reliability 0-4 years

Our reliability ratings are based on the feedback from tens of thousands of UK motorists, as collected in our annual Which? car survey. We divide all reliability feedback into three age groups: cars aged up to four years, five to nine years, and 10 to 15 years.

General
Class	Medium
Luxury	No
Convertible	No
Availability	Available new
New price	£29,011 - £42,167
Fuel type	Electric
Tested fuel efficiency	2.94 to 3.5mi/kWh
Length	4,324mm
Width (excluding wing mirrors)	1,809mm
Width (including wing mirrors)	2,070mm
Height	1,540mm
Driver max height
Second-row passenger max height
Boot space with seats up
Boot space with seats down
Number of seats	5
Folding rear seats	Yes
Isofix attachments	Yes
Turning circle	10.5 m
On sale date	01 April 2022
Lowest pence-per-mile cost	£7.35

Latest tested engine
Engine and trim name	VZ
Fuel type	Electric
Battery capacity
Energy required for full charge
Charging losses
Transmission	Single-speed automatic
Driven wheels	Rear-wheel-drive (RWD)
Tested fuel efficiency (mi/kWh)
Cost per mile	7.35p per mile
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	0
Tested electric range (miles)
Official Euro emission level	Electric - N/A
Engine test date	25 July 2025
Test programme	2017

Engine two
Engine and trim name	e-boost (58kWH)
Fuel	Electric
Battery capacity
Energy required for full charge
Charging losses
Transmission	Single-speed automatic
Driven wheels	Rear-wheel-drive (RWD)
Tested fuel efficiency (mi/kWh)
Cost per mile	8.75p per mile
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	0
Tested electric range (miles)
Official Euro emission level	Electric - N/A
Engine test date	17 February 2023
Car test programme	2017

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