Cupra, the Spanish high-performance brand now owned by VW, has launched its first ground-up electric car into the Australian market – part of its plans to sell electric vehicles only by 2030.
The Cupra Born is also the first EV in Australia with 500km of range with a price starting with a five in front of it. All in all, it’s 511 km of WLTP range is on offer from a 82 kWh battery pack.
The key statistics with any EV is its range, acceleration and price.The Cupra Born delivers around 500km of range from its 82 kWh battery pack, and delivers acceleration of around 7 seconds to get from 0-100km/h – slower than a Model Y but fast than a VW ID.4.
Apple Carplay and Android Auto are also available which makes the in-car infotainment system come to life. Speaking of the infotainment unit, 360 Degree cameras also form part of the safety suite which can give a birds-eye view on the main infotainment screen.
Other key safety and driver assistance features include park assist, side assist with rear traffic alert and driver fatigue monitoring.
The Cupra Born. Source: VW AustraliaPrices start at $59,990 before on-roads, so in that sense this electric hatchback is a bit of a game changer given the range that it delivers. Lower-priced EVs in Australia have much shorter ranges.
It means that in various states and territories, the Cupra Born will also be eligible for state rebates of up to $3,000, as well as stamp duty exemptions that deliver a benefit nearly that much. with some up to $3,000 on cars under $68,000.
The first batch is expected to arrive in March/April 2023 with reservations opening this week on December 20.
The pricing and specifications are listed below.
CUPRA Born Pricing
$59,990 plus on-road costs
- ACT – $61,990 drive-away
- NSW – $62,490 drive-away
- QLD – $63,490 drive-away
- VIC – $64,990 drive-away
- SA – $64,490 drive-away
- TAS – $66,490 drive-away
Full Cupra Born Specs
- 82kWh battery (77kWh useable), with 170kW eBoost, 310Nm
- 511km Range (WLTP).
- AC: up to 11kW
- DC: up to 170kW Fast Charging
- Node 3 (32A) Cable
- Netallic Paint (Glacial White, Geyser Silver, Quasar Grey, Rayleigh Red) or Standard Paint (Vapor Grey)
- 385L boot volume
- 19″ Black and Copper Typhoon Alloy wheels
- Tyre Pressure Warning System
- 7 Airbags (Front, Side, Curtain, Centre)
- Heated power folding mirrors
- LED Headlamps
- Front Fog Lights integrated into headlamps
- LED Tail lights
- Dusk sensing lights
- Light Assist (Auto High Beam)
- Rear tinted windows
- Rear Roof Spoiler
- 5.3″ Digital Cockpit
- 12″ Infotainment System with DAB+
- Wireless Phone Charging
- Apple Carplay and Android Auto (wired)
- 2 Front and 2 Rear USB-C ports
- Leather heated multifunction steering wheel and Satellite buttons
- Ambient interior lighting
- SEAQUAL front bucket seats
- Floor mats
- Driving profile selection
- Sports Suspension
- Progressive Steering
- Keyless entry and start
- Alarm System
- Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
- Dual zone climate control
- Aluminium Pedals
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Front Assist with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection
- Lane Assist
- Park Assist
- Side Assist with Rear Traffic Alert and Exit Warning
- Driver Fatigue Monitor
- Pre-Crash Assist
- Rain sensing wipers
- Top View Camera (360 Camera)
Riz is the founder of carloop based in Melbourne, specialising in Australian EV data, insight reports and trends. He is a mechanical engineer who spent the first 7 years of his career building transport infrastructure before starting carloop. He has a passion for cars, particularly EVs and wants to help reduce transport emissions in Australia. He currently drives a red Tesla Model 3.