Cupra Born VZ in a practical test: 326 hp, sports setup and real 500 km

Can a compact electricity really combine driving pleasure, long -distance route and everyday life? The Cupra Born VZ Steps exactly with this promise-and wants to make VW ID.3 fans curious, but also some Tesla drivers.

What distinguishes the Born VZ?
Performance & reach

• 240 kW (326 hp) rear -wheel drive, 0–100 km/h in 5.6 s, Vmax 200 km/h

• 79 KWH Nettoakku, test consumption 16.6 kWh/100 km → around 500 km Real

• DC shop with 185 kW: 10–80 % in approx. 30 min

Body & interior

• Compact 4.32 m in length, 385 l trunk

• 20-inch rims, diffuser and copper-colored accents for the sports look

• Standard Sabelt shaking seats, 12.9 ″ touchscreen, AR head-up display

• Solid processing, but hard plastic below the belt line

Chassis & handling

• Annoyed tuned than the standard born, precise steering, strong brake

• Three recuperation levels via Paddles

• You can feel the almost two tons of empty weight on bad streets

Price & equipment

• Basic price of € 52,770-around € 12,000 above the Born e-boost

• For this, matrix LED, heat pump, full assistant package, 8-year battery guarantee

• Maintenance costs at ID.3 level

Strengthen
• 326 hp rear drive with high everyday efficiency
• Sporty, but suitable for long -haul routes
• Extensive standard equipment including AR-HUD
• 185 kW quick charging

Weaken
• ESP not completely deactivable
• Unlighted touch slider for climate control
• High basic weight noticeably noticeable on bad roads
• Self -confident entry price

Conclusion
The Cupra Born VZ Shows that compact electric cars have long since not only have to be reason for reason: powerful start, real 500 km practical reach and rich equipment meet here on a compact format. If you are looking for a sporty counterpart to the Tesla Model 3 RWD or VW ID.3 Pro S and are not afraid of the surcharge, you will find an extremely attractive alternative in the Born VZ.