Cupra · HatchCupra Born
Volkswagen ID.3 platform, tuned by Cupra to actually be fun.
58–79 kWh
426–570 km WLTP
11 kW
up to 170 kW
Overview
Charging the Born at home
11 kW three-phase AC on all variants. On a 22 kW Zappi the 79 kWh e-Boost fills overnight without touching peak tariffs.
Best for: Drivers who want the ID.3 platform with proper suspension tuning and design.
What makes it different
Why the Born stands out
- 11 kW three-phase AC onboard across the range
- e-Boost 79 kWh delivers 570 km WLTP — genuine long-distance ability
- Progressive steering and CUP suspension sharpen the ID.3 chassis
- 170 kW DC peak, so highway top-ups on Chargefox are quick
The Born feels like a hot hatch that happens to be electric
Cupra ditched the ID.3's softer setup for real damping and a lower ride height. It's the closest thing VW Group makes to an electric GTI.
Empty to full: about 11 hours 30 min (79 kWh)
Empty to full: about 7 hours 45 min (car caps at 11 kW)
80 km added in about 1 hour 15 min on 11 kW
Our pick for the Born
myenergi Zappi 22 kW
We match the charger to what your car can actually accept. Buying a 22 kW unit for a Born that only takes 11 kW AC is money spent on kilowatts you'll never use. This recommendation gets you charged overnight without overspending.
- Matches the Born's 11 kW onboard AC rate
- Type 2 / CCS2 socket, native to the Cupra
- Backed by our 10-year installation warranty
