Born 170 kW - 77 kWh (MY22-24)

The CUPRA Born 170 kW - 77 kWh (MY22-24) is a 4-seat hatchback with rear-wheel drive, sold new from 2022 to 2024, when it cost £39,625 in the UK, and now only available second-hand. It accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 7.0 seconds, slower than 56% of the electric cars on sale in the UK. Its estimated real-world range is 280 miles (450 km) in a mix of town, country and motorway driving. That is longer than 59% of the 471 electric cars on sale in the UK, and 7th of 67 hatchbacks.

It uses around 3.6 mi/kWh (171 Wh/km), more efficient than the typical EV on sale (3.5 mi/kWh). The usable battery holds 77 kWh and on a rapid charger it averages 103 kW between 10% and 80%. With one 15-minute charging stop, it can cover an estimated 298 miles (479 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 2022 example is estimated at £12,800–£15,000 and a 2024 one at £18,800–£21,200, based on typical EV depreciation. After typical battery wear, a 2022 car should still manage about 258 miles of real-world range. These are estimates, not valuations: check real prices before you buy.