Many of you will already know that the Cupra Born was not going to be, at first, the first electric model of the premium brand of Martorell . During its appearance as a prototype, it wore the Seat logo and the name “el Born”, in reference to the most alternative, international and lively neighborhood of the Catalan capital. Business decisions can escape us but launching it under the successful signature Cupra , placing it at the level of its main rivals, seems like a success. This turn of events allows us to talk about the first electric of the Seat and Cupra conglomerate, which will differ from the Volkswagen ID.3 or Skoda Enyaq due to its dynamic and performance character. It will be available, for now, in its intermediate version, 204 hp and 58 kWh battery with an approved range of 420 kilometers and a starting price of 37,400 euros .
Later, when they pass homologation, all the 150 hp (110 kW) and 231 hp (270 kW) variants will arrive. This last power is achieved with a package called the e-Boost pack , which can also include the highest capacity battery (77 kWh) with the Range package to offer around 540 kilometers of autonomy. The rest of the battery options are: the 58 kWh , which comes in the launch model, and a third option of 45 kWh, cheaper but with limited autonomy. It shares a MEB platform with the electric models of the Volkswagen group, so that the traction is rear and the propulsion system is identical to that of an ID.4, ID.3 or Enyaq .
Electrification forces designers to squeeze their creativity and work hard to conquer a very homogeneous market. The tuning of the chassis will also be essential in the decision of the buyers, who in this case are looking for a more sensorial, fun and dynamic model. For this, the ground clearance is lower and the Dynamic Chassis Control has been developed for faster, more agile and technical changes of direction. After a few hours with the first Cupra electric, we attest to the notable differences that arise on the road , prioritizing the expectations of a driver who does not want to lose the passion for driving by making the leap to electrification.
