CUPRA Born has been crowned the Best Small Electric Car to Drive at the What Car? Car of the Year Awards. It is the third year that the CUPRA Born has won this award, and judges were once again impressed by its sharp driving performance and impressive range.
The What Car? Awards for 2025 were held on Thursday 23rd January in London, celebrating the best new cars currently on the market.
The CUPRA Born was the brand’s first fully electric model, and the starting point of CUPRA’s electrification journey. Initially launched in 2021, it has been one of the most celebrated models by the challenger brand, showcasing a perfect blend of performance and style in a fully electric setup. Now joined by Tavascan in the fully electric range, as well as hybrid models.
This achievement marks the most recent win in a remarkable series of awards for the CUPRA Born in 2024, following accolades at the Carbuyer, Autocar, and Auto Trader awards. This third win at the What Car? Car of the Year Awards 2025 solidifies its reputation as a standout performer in the electric vehicle market.
Marcus Gossen, Brand Director of SEAT & CUPRA UK, said: “The CUPRA Born has always been one of our most successful models, so to see it being celebrated for the third time at the What Car? Awards in 2025 is a proud moment. Our electrification journey was a big step and we knew that the Born was the right model to spearhead our shift to electric. As the Born continues to be successful, we look forward to fully integrating the Tavascan into our electric range, as well as our hybrid models too.”
CUPRA Born is available in the UK with three variants:
- 58kWh 204PS (150kW)
- 58kWh 230PS e-boost (170kW)
- 77kWh 230PS e-boost (170kW)
The 77kWh delivers up to 342 miles (WLTP) of range. The 58kWh 230PS e-boost variant is capable of a 0-62mph time of 6.6 seconds, courtesy of a 310Nm of instant torque.
Safety and technology are also paramount to the CUPRA Born and has been recognised within this award win. The Born is aided by features such as the 12-inch infotainment scree, adaptive cruise control, lane assist, and traffic sign recognition. The Born also benefits from a 5-star NCAP safety rating.
