CUPRA Born VZ opens for order in the UK

The high performance CUPRA Born VZ has opened for orders in the UK, with pricing starting at £44,625.

The latest version of the brand’s first fully electric model CUPRA Born, the CUPRA Born VZ boasts an all-electric powertrain capable of delivering 326PS of power and 545Nm of torque – 75% more than any other Born version.

The enhanced powertrain, coupled with improved chassis dynamics thanks to DCC Sport suspension, means the CUPRA Born VZ can reach 62mph from a standing start in just 5.6 seconds. The model’s top speed has also increased and is now limited to 124mph.

Efficiency has also improved; the battery pack now offers 79kWh of net capacity (+2kWh) and has a range of up to 372 miles. It can then be recharged using an 11kW AC system (most commonly found at a workplace in the UK) or at a DC 185kW fast-charging point, with an ultra-rapid charge from 10% to 80% taking just 26 minutes.

As well as an uplift in power, the CUPRA Born VZ also has a sportier interior, with new bucket seats as standard, and a Sennheiser Premium Audio sound system. On the exterior, the new model features 20-inch Thunderstorm alloy wheels as well as the option of the exclusive Dark Forest paint finish.

In addition to the performance and design enhancements, the CUPRA Born VZ also receives a technology boost, with keyless entry (KESSY advanced), Car 2X intelligent vehicle networking and wireless phone charger all as standard.