Cupra el-Born

The Cupra el Born was first unveiled in 2019 as the SEAT el Born all electric car concept from the Spanish car manufacturer. It was to be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show later in March 2019, as a concept car, with sales planned from 2020.[1] The production version was revealed in July 2020, under the new sub brand by SEAT, as the Cupra el Born.[2] First deliveries are expected in 2021.

Cupra el-Born
Overview
ManufacturerSEAT
Also calledSEAT el-Born (Concept)
Production2019 (Concept car)
2020– (production)
DesignerAlejandro Mesonero-Romanos
Body and chassis
ClassC-segment
Body style5-door hatchback
RelatedVolkswagen ID.3
Powertrain
Electric motor204 PS (150 kW; 201 bhp)
Battery62 kW·h (concept)
82 kW·h
Electric range
  • 420 km (261.0 mi) (WLTP/NEDC)
Plug-in charging
  • offboard: 100 kW
  • onboard:
Interior

The el Born is based on the Volkswagen Group MEB Platform, and will be manufactured at the plant in Zwickau in Germany, alongside the Volkswagen ID.3, which shares the same platform. The el Born is named after an neighbourhood in Barcelona.[1]

el Born Concept

The el Born Concept was unveiled under the marque of SEAT, and was fitted with a 62kWh battery pack with a claimed 420 km (261.0 mi) range (WLTP). The car is powered by a 204 PS (150 kW; 201 bhp) electric motor, able to accelerate to 0–62mph in 7.5 seconds.[3] The battery is compatible with 100kW DC supercharging and features a thermal management system.

It features driver assistance systems capable of autonomy of Level 2, for the control of steering, acceleration and deceleration.[4]

el-Born Production Model

Production of the el Born was confirmed in July 2020, and would be sold under the Cupra sub brand.

It will feature a larger 77kWh (82kWh gross) battery pack, compared to the smaller 62 kWh battery in the concept car.[5]

References
  1. "Seat el-Born: it's Spain's first MEB electric car". Car Magazine. 1 March 2019. Retrieved 1 March 2019.
  2. "New 2021 Cupra El-Born is VW Group's first EV hot hatch". Autocar. 8 July 2020. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
  3. "New Seat el-Born electric car revealed ahead of Geneva Motor Show 2019 debut". Daily Express. 1 March 2019. Retrieved 1 March 2019.
  4. "Seat's 201bhp el-Born is brand's first bespoke EV". Autocar. 1 March 2019. Retrieved 1 March 2019.
  5. "New Cupra el-Born electric car 2020: pictures, specs and details". Driving Electric. 8 July 2020. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
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