Cupra has unveiled its first production-ready EV with its new el-Born – a model that was originally meant to have a Seat badge on the bonnet.
First shown in concept form as the Seat el-Born at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show, the EV has since morphed into a Cupra – the Spanish firm’s separate performance brand.
Based on the VW Group’s MEB platform created specifically for electric cars, Cupra’s first EV is set to feature a large 82kWh battery enabling a range of 310 miles. Cupra says its rapid charging capabilities will mean 161 miles (259 kilometres) of charge can be added in just 30 minutes too.
[attach id=900333 size="large" align="left" type="image"]The el-born features Cupra’s signature copper-coloured elements.[/attach]
While full performance details haven’t been revealed, the el-Born is likely to be available with several power outputs, with the top-spec version featuring the same 302bhp electric motor found in the upcoming Skoda Enyaq vRS, while Cupra says it will be able to sprint to 30mph (48km/h) in 2.9 seconds.
As with the original Seat concept, the el-Born gets aggressive exterior styling, along with sports bucket seats feature inside and a new sports steering wheel.