Born 150 kW - 58 kWh (MY22-24)

The CUPRA Born 150 kW - 58 kWh (MY22-24) is a 5-seat hatchback with rear-wheel drive, sold new from 2021 to 2024, when it cost £34,125 in the UK, and now only available second-hand. It accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 7.3 seconds, slower than 61% of the electric cars on sale in the UK. Its estimated real-world range is 217 miles (350 km) in a mix of town, country and motorway driving. That is longer than 32% of the 471 electric cars on sale in the UK, and 17th of 67 hatchbacks.

It uses around 3.7 mi/kWh (166 Wh/km), more efficient than the typical EV on sale (3.5 mi/kWh). The usable battery holds 58 kWh and on a rapid charger it averages 75 kW between 10% and 80%. With one 15-minute charging stop, it can cover an estimated 229 miles (369 km) at motorway speeds.

It has a heat pump, which helps preserve range in cold weather, and it does not support vehicle-to-load (V2L). The battery uses NCM chemistry, which stores more energy for its weight than LFP.

Second-hand, a 2021 example is estimated at £9,400–£11,600 and a 2024 one at £16,200–£18,300, based on typical EV depreciation. After typical battery wear, a 2021 car should still manage about 196 miles of real-world range. These are estimates, not valuations: check real prices before you buy.