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CUPRA Born 170 kW - 79 kWh (e-Boost)
The Born 170 kW - 79 kWh e-Boost is the value-led way into the larger-battery Born ownership brief: long WLTP range headroom, 185 kW DC charging, and a compact hatchback format that stays easy to live with day to day.
Last verified 5 October 2026
CUPRA Born works best when drivers who want born style without vz pricing and predictable charging matter more than headline acceleration.
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Cost snapshot
609/yr
Using this EV's battery, range, and the cost calculator's starter inputs. Treat the amount as the same money unit you enter in the full tool.
Charging fit
Strong home-charging fit
Starter setup only: 9 hours of dedicated wallbox or level 2 charger charging gives this EV a 100/100 fit score. Use your real parking and install setup in the full tool.
Overnight recovery
~425 km/night
On the charging-fit tool's starter setup, this EV recovers about 59.9 kWh over 9 hours. Adjust the charger type and hours in the full tool.
Pros
What works in its favour
Best for buyers who want long-range Born ownership without stepping up to the VZ's harder performance brief and price.
- Drivers who want Born style without VZ pricing
- Longer commuting
- Hatchback buyers who still want real charging headroom
Cons
What to watch before you buy
- WLTP range claims vary by wheel/tyre and trim; treat 559 km as the top-end certification anchor, not a guaranteed everyday outcome.
- If you want the sharpest acceleration and equipment, the VZ trim is still the clearer driver-led pick.
Reviewed 2026-10-05
Specs that affect ownership
Focus on the numbers that actually change the experience.
On the WLTP cycle this EV is certified at 627 km. In everyday mixed driving, expect roughly 470–550 km (our estimate from the certified figure). How we estimate this.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price & cost | |
| Price | Upper compact hatchback |
| Performance | |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.1 s |
| Top speed | 160 km/h |
| Drive | Single motor RWD |
| Range & charging | |
| Range | 627 km (WLTP) |
| Efficiency | 7.9 km/kWh |
| Battery | 79 kWh |
| Fast charge (10–80%) | 135 kW DC avg, 47->376 km |
| DC charging (peak) | 185 kW |
| AC charging | 11 kW |
| Connector | CCS |
| Space & practicality | |
| Boot space | 385 L |
| Frunk | 0 L |
| Length | 4322 mm |
| Towing capacity | 0 kg |
| Seats | 5 |
| Body style | Hatchback |
| Features | |
| Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) | No |
| Heat pump | Yes |
Spec figures checked against the published source.
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CUPRA Born e-Boost 79 kWh vs CUPRA Born VZ 79 kWh
Both variants share the big-battery Born ownership brief, but they aim at different buyers: e-Boost prioritises long-range usability and value, while VZ pushes harder on acceleration and equipment for buyers who want the Born to feel genuinely hot-hatch quick.
Verdict: Choose e-Boost if you want the long-range Born feel with better value logic. Choose VZ if you actually want the sharper performance and higher-spec brief.
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Common questions
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Is the CUPRA Born 170 kW - 79 kWh (e-Boost) worth buying?
Best for buyers who want long-range Born ownership without stepping up to the VZ's harder performance brief and price.
Who is the CUPRA Born 170 kW - 79 kWh (e-Boost) best for?
Best fits include: Drivers who want Born style without VZ pricing, Longer commuting, and Hatchback buyers who still want real charging headroom.
What should I watch out for with the CUPRA Born 170 kW - 79 kWh (e-Boost)?
The main caveats are these: WLTP range claims vary by wheel/tyre and trim; treat 559 km as the top-end certification anchor, not a guaranteed everyday outcome; and If you want the sharpest acceleration and equipment, the VZ trim is still the clearer driver-led pick.
What is the real-world range of the CUPRA Born 170 kW - 79 kWh (e-Boost)?
Expect roughly 470–550 km in everyday mixed driving (our estimate from the certified figure). The certified figure is 627 km on the WLTP cycle.
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