Born VZ (MY25-26)

The CUPRA Born VZ (MY25-26) is a 5-seat hatchback with rear-wheel drive, sold new from 2024 to 2026, when it cost £44,820 in the UK, and now only available second-hand. It accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 5.6 seconds, quicker than 62% of the electric cars on sale in the UK. Its estimated real-world range is 289 miles (465 km) in a mix of town, country and motorway driving. That is longer than 65% of the 471 electric cars on sale in the UK, and 7th of 67 hatchbacks.

It uses around 3.7 mi/kWh (170 Wh/km), more efficient than the typical EV on sale (3.5 mi/kWh). The usable battery holds 79 kWh and on a rapid charger it averages 135 kW between 10% and 80%. With one 15-minute charging stop, it can cover an estimated 321 miles (517 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 2024 example is estimated at £21,300–£24,000 and a 2026 one at £25,500–£29,100, based on typical EV depreciation. After typical battery wear, a 2024 car should still manage about 278 miles of real-world range. These are estimates, not valuations: check real prices before you buy.