2024, 2025, 2026
MSRP:$62,000 – $68,000
The CUPRA Born VZ turns the Born's compact electric-hatchback formula into something considerably more performance-focused. Its 240-kW rear-mounted motor produces 322 hp and 402 lb-ft, sending power exclusively to the rear wheels. That combination delivers a 5.4-second 0–60 mph time and a 124-mph top speed, while the 79-kWh usable battery offers a claimed 360-mile range. Direct drive keeps the response immediate, giving the VZ a distinctly sporty character without sacrificing its all-electric simplicity.
The 2024–2026 Born VZ also retains the everyday usability expected from a five-door hatchback. Five seats and 13.6–44.7 cubic feet of luggage space make it practical beyond performance driving, while MacPherson-strut front and multi-link rear suspension provide a capable chassis foundation. Rear-wheel drive and the substantial battery give the VZ a different character from more efficiency-oriented electric hatchbacks, making its combination of rapid acceleration, useful range and compact dimensions central to its appeal.
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296
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5
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31
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217
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seats
152.8
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134
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5
seats
67.2
mpg
