We’ve named it the best and most fun EV. Does it really have no flaws? Let’s find out
The EV market is still dominated by SUVs, but there's at least growing competition in the family hatchback class, even if those underfloor batteries mean they do sit a little higher than combustion cars. And the Cupra Born is already standing out from the crowd, with its rear-wheel-drive layout and the promise of fun handling to match traditionally strong EV performance.
Some may look at the Born's sharp design and dramatic detailing and think it's simply a brash version of the Volkswagen ID 3, but there's more to this sporty hatchback than just a shared platform. While the most potent ID 3 comes with 204bhp and travels from 0-62mph in 7.6sec, the warmest standard Born gets 227bhp and hits the same mark in 6.6sec. That's not quite proper hot hatch territory , but as far as I'm concerned, it's the ideal level of power for daily driving.
My car is fitted with the 58kWh battery, which gives it an official range of 262 miles, but there’s also a larger 77kWh pack that’s good for 342 miles. It can accept charge at a maximum rate of 120kW , which is enough to get it from 5-80% capacity in 36 minutes. Multimedia switches such as the audio volume controller are positioned on the steering wheel, while other functions are located on a touchpad just behind it, or on the doors. I know from my experience running a Volkswagen ID 4 that these can be incredibly irritating to use, often not responding to inputs or doing so far too slowly.
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