Cupra Born 170 kW e-Boost electric RWD automatic

2022
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Euro NCAP

See the safety results of the Cupra Born by Euro NCAP

Results
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10.0 10 Clean Air Index
9.3 10 Energy Efficiency Index
9.6 10 Greenhouse Gas Index
Laboratory Tests NMHC NOX NH3 CO PN
10.010 Cold Test
10.010 Warm Test
10.010 Highway
10.010 Cold Ambient Test
Road Test
10.010 On-Road Drive
5.05 On-Road Short Trip
8.08 On-Road Heavy Load
5.05 On-Road Light Load
2.02 Congestion
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  • n.a.
  • good
  • adequate
  • marginal
  • weak
  • poor

Comments

The Cupra Born is a pure electric vehicle and no pollutants are emitted at the tailpipe. Accordingly, the car scores the maximum index of 10 in this part of the assessment.

Laboratory Tests Energy
10.010 Cold Test 18.6kWh100 km
10.010 Warm Test 19.5kWh100 km
9.310 Highway 24.8kWh100 km
8.310 Cold Ambient Test 32.0kWh100 km
Consumption Driving Range
Average 21.0kWh100 km 303km
Worst-Case 32.0kWh100 km 195km
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  • n.a.
  • good
  • adequate
  • marginal
  • weak
  • poor

Comments

As is typical of electric vehicles, the Cupra Born demonstrates very high energy efficiency of the powertrain. However, the vehicle is challenged by the highway test where 24.8 kWh are needed per 100 km. With 32 kWh/100 km, the Cold Ambient test, a WLTC+ laboratory test conducted at a winterly -7°C, requires 72% more energy than the standard Cold test and the driving range is reduced to 195 km. The measured charging and discharging efficiency is high – 88 percent of the electricity withdrawn from the grid is available at the battery output.

Greenhouse Gases CO2 N2O CH4
10.010 Cold Test
10.010 Warm Test
9.910 Highway
8.710 Cold Ambient Test
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  • n.a.
  • good
  • adequate
  • marginal
  • weak
  • poor

Comments

The Greenhouse Gas Index is based on a Well-to-Wheel+ approach, meaning that the greenhouse gas emissions related to the supply of energy are added to the tailpipe emissions. Since the Cupra Born is a battery electric vehicle, its greenhouse gas emissions originate only from the upstream processes of electricity supply (vehicle production and end-of-life are not considered). Thanks to the generally low energy consumption of the vehicle and the relatively low CO2 emissions of European electricity production, the Cupra scores a high 9.6/10 in this part of the assessment.

Our verdict

The Cupra Born is a pure electric vehicle and, with its 170 kW, clearly targets the sporty and dynamic audience, despite the relatively high mass. The car comes with a 58 kWh battery, which should be sufficient for most usage cases. Under “normal” real world conditions and moderate climatization demand, the driving range is expected to be around 360 km. Although the energy efficiency is generally high, operation on the highway and driving under winterly conditions significantly reduces the driving range. With an overall index of 9.6/10, the Cupra is rewarded 5 Green Stars.

Specifications

  • Tested Car VSSZZZK1ZNP01XXXX
  • Publication Date 10 2022
  • Vehicle Class Small Family Car
  • Emissions Class Euro 6 AX
  • Tyres 215/45R20
  • Mass 1,827 kg
  • System Power/Torque 170 kW/310 Nm
  • Declared Battery Capacity 58.0 kWh
  • Declared Driving Range Overall 402 km City 530 km
  • Declared Consumption 16.4 kWh/100 km