Born VZ 326hp 79kWh
CUPRA Born VZ — facelifted 2026 flagship, 240kW/326PS, 545Nm torque, 5.6s 0-100km/h and up to 599km WLTP range from the 79kWh battery. Now under the €50k SEAI grant cap following this price correction, so the €3,500 Private Car Grant applies.
⚙️ Technical specifications
| Battery capacity | 79 kWh |
| WLTP range | 599 km |
| Real-world range (Ireland) | ~476 km |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 5.6s |
| Top speed | 200 km/h |
| Torque | 545 Nm |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Max DC charge rate | 183 kW |
| Max AC charge rate | 11 kW |
| Connectors | CCS · Type 2 |
| Boot capacity | 385 L |
| Seats | 5 |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4,322 mm |
| Width | 1,809 mm |
| Height | 1,540 mm |
| Battery warranty | 8 years / 160,000 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 0 g/km |
Estimates based on mixed Irish motorway/urban driving. Actual range varies with speed, temperature, load and driving style.
CUPRA highlights
💰 Irish pricing & incentives
ℹ️ This list price already reflects Ireland's VRT relief for zero-emission vehicles (up to €2,500 depending on OMSP) — it is not an additional deduction on top of the SEAI grant above.
💡 Savings of €3,500 shown above via the SEAI Private Car Grant. Always verify eligibility at seai.ie.
| Estimated annual running costs (15,000km) | |
| Home/depot charging (€0.24/kWh) | ~€475 |
| Public charging (€0.49/kWh avg) | ~€969 |
| Motor tax | €120/yr |
| Saving vs petrol equivalent (€1.8/L) | ~€2,225/yr |
🚘 Born — All Trims & Pricing Ireland 2026
All prices are guide prices. Private buyer prices shown after SEAI Private Car Grant (€3,500). List prices already reflect Ireland's VRT relief for zero-emission vehicles. Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer.
| Model / Trim | Battery & Range | Price After Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Born Urban 190hp 58kWh V1 Entry |
58kWh · 484km | €37,765€34,265 |
| Born Urban 190hp 58kWh V2 | 58kWh · 484km | €38,850€35,350 |
| Born Endurance 231hp 79kWh V1 Most Popular |
79kWh · 627km | €41,985€38,485 |
| Born Endurance 231hp 79kWh V2 | 79kWh · 627km | €43,070€39,570 |
| Born VZ 326hp 79kWh Performance |
79kWh · 599km | €48,223€44,723 |
Prices include 23% VAT and already reflect Ireland's VRT relief for zero-emission vehicles. Net prices shown after the SEAI Private Car Grant (€3,500 where list price is €50,000 or less) only. Business buyers: SEAI car grant not available. Always verify at seai.ie.
🇮🇪 Born on Irish routes
Based on estimated real-world Irish driving range (mixed motorway, regional and urban).
Based on ~476km estimated real-world range. Actual range varies with load, speed and conditions.
👥 Is the Born right for you?
| First-time EV buyer | ✅ Excellent choice |
| Family with children | ✅ 5 seats, 385L boot |
| Daily commuter (<100km) | ✅ Perfect |
| Intercity driving | ✅ Dublin–Cork on one charge |
| Towing (trailer/caravan) | ❌ Not rated for towing |
| Private buyer (SEAI grant) | ✅ €3,500 grant |
| Company car / BIK saving | ✅ BIK OMV −€20,000 (2026) |
| AWD / off-road capability | ⚠️ FWD/RWD only |
⚡ Charging guide
| 🏠 7.4kW home wallbox (0–100%) | ~11h |
| 🏠 11kW three-phase (0–100%) | ~8h |
| ⚡ 50kW ESB ecars DC (10–80%) | ~66min |
| 🚀 183kW DC ultra-fast (10–80%) | ~18min |
| Connectors (DC) | CCS |
| Connectors (AC) | Type 2 |
CUPRA EVs share VW Group's We Charge network — access to 500,000+ chargers across Europe including preferential Ionity rates. The Born supports up to 135kW DC charging.
📐 Dimensions & practicality
| Length | 4,322 mm |
| Width | 1,809 mm |
| Height | 1,540 mm |
| Boot capacity | 385 L |
| Towing | Not rated |
| Seats | 5 |
| Battery warranty | 8 years / 160,000 km |
❓ Frequently asked questions — CUPRA Born VZ 326hp 79kWh
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Every electric car owner needs a home wallbox. Charging overnight on a 7.4kW wallbox at a night rate (~€0.24/kWh) costs far less than public charging — and the SEAI Home Charger Grant covers up to €300. Here are the most popular home chargers in Ireland right now:
A 4kWp home solar system generates approximately 3,400–3,800 kWh/year in Ireland. Without a home battery, typically only around 20–30% of that can be diverted to EV charging via a smart charger like myenergi Zappi — the rest covers household use or exports to the grid. That's roughly 5156–8644km of free driving a year in the Born, more if you're often home during daylight hours.
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