Cupra, the sporting sub-brand of SEAT, has confirmed final UK pricing and specifications for its first all-electric car, the Born. The newcomer will be available with three combinations of power output and battery capacity: 58kWh 201bhp, 58kWh 227bhp e-Boost, and 77kWh 227PS e-Boost.
The entry level 58kWh model starts from £34,715 and is available with all three of Cupra’s trim grades; V1, V2 and V3. Cupra claims a WLTP range figure of 264 miles for the 58kWh model, which should deliver around 220 miles in real-world driving.
Sitting above the entry-level model, the 58kWh 227bhp e-Boost comes with more power and sharper acceleration. It can sprint from 0-62mph in 6.6 seconds - 1.3 seconds quicker than the standard model. Drivers can activate the power boost by pressing a button on the steering wheel. The e-Boost model has a WLTP range of 261 miles and can be specified with V2 and V3 trim levels. Prices start from £37,445 on the road.
At the top of the launch range is a 77kWh battery model that comes with e-Boost as standard. Priced from £40,215, it can be specified in either V2 or V3 trim grades. CUPRA quotes a WLTP figure of 340 miles for the range-topping version, which should result in around 280 miles of real-world range. In terms of performance, the 77kWh e-Boost has a 0-62mph time of 7.0 seconds.
All three trim grades appear to offer a decent amount of standard kit, with the entry-level V1 coming with 18”alloy wheels, LED headlights, sport bucket seats, rear-view camera and adaptive cruise control. V2 versions ad 19” wheels, a heated steering wheel and a head-up display while V3 variants come with 20” alloys and fully electric seats with a massage function.