The Cupra Born, an MEB-based cousin of the Volkswagen ID.3, has been recently tested in the "moose test." This particular car is a rear-wheel-drive version with a 62 kWh battery and is equipped with Bridgestone Turanza Eco Enliten 215/45 R20 95T tyres.

According to the test, performed by km77.com, the car was able to successfully complete the test at a maximum initial speed of 47 mph.

  • initial part: 47 mph
  • middle part: 42 mph
  • final part: 31 mph

Recent cars tested on the moose test:

⠀ mercedes benz eqs moose test Mercedes EQS doesn't impress in the moose test
⠀ hyundai ioniq 5 moose test Hyundai Ioniq 5 speeds through the moose test with style

The result is slightly better than in the case of the Volkswagen ID.4 at 45 mph. Unfortunately, there is no test result for the ID.3.

Nonetheless, the Cupra Born is significantly behind the Tesla Model 3/Model Y, which are the top models on the list at 52 mph.

Additionally, here is a slalom test:

Cupra Born 62 kWh, 150 kW, RWD specs:

  • WLTP range of around 261 miles
  • 58 kWh battery (62 kWh net usable)
  • 0-62 mph in 7.3 seconds
  • top speed of 99 mph
  • rear-wheel drive
    permanent magnet synchronous motor
  • 150 kW and 310 Nm electric motor

Previous results of the km77.com's moose test for reference (initial speed):

  • 2019 Tesla Model 3 LR AWD - 52 mph
  • 2021 Tesla Model Y LR AWD - 52 mph
  • 2021 Hyundai Ioniq 5 (RWD, 72.6 kWh) - 51 mph
  • 2018 BMW i3s - 49 mph
  • 2021 Kia EV6 (RWD, 77.4 kWh) - 48 mph
  • 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S - 48 mph
  • 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo - 48 mph
  • 2019 Audi e-tron - 48 mph
  • 2021 Dacia Spring - 48 mph
  • 2020 MINI Cooper SE - 48 mph
  • 2020 Renault Twingo Z.E. - 48 mph
  • 2020 Peugeot e-208 - 47 mph
  • 2021 Audi e-tron GT - 47 mph
  • 2020 Audi e-tron Sportback - 47 mph
  • 2021 Fiat 500 electric - 47 mph
  • 2020 Honda e - 47 mph
  • 2020 Opel Corsa-e - 47 mph
  • 2022 BMW iX xDrive40 - 46 mph
  • 2021 Citroën ë-C4 - 46 mph
  • 2018 Hyundai Kona Electric - 46 mph
  • 2020 Mazda MX-30 - 46 mph
  • 2018 Jaguar I-PACE - 45 mph
  • 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 - 45 mph
  • 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS - 45 mph
  • 2020 Jeep Renegade 4xe - 44 mph
  • 2019 SEAT Mii Electric - 44 mph
  • 2016 Tesla Model X - 44 mph
  • 2019 Ford Kuga PHEV (Ford Escape PHEV in the U.S.) - 42 mph
  • 2019 Kia Soul EV (e-Soul) - 42 mph
  • 2021 Skoda Enyaq iV - 42 mph