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CUPRA Born vs Tesla Model Y

The Tesla Model Y leads on fast-charge peak and cargo space.

CUPRA Born

Hatchback

CUPRA Born VZ

1 of 18 versions

United Kingdom · checked Oct 27, 2026 · cupraofficial.co.uk

80/100#63 of 421 · Everyday
Tesla Model Y

SUV

2026 Tesla Model Y Standard RWD (18in Wheels)

1 of 13 versions

Maker's price (MSRP), US

checked Jun 14, 2026

84/100#3 of 87 · Everyday

Who's ahead - and by how much?

CUPRA BornCUPRA BornModel YTesla Model Y
  • Range
    388 miWLTP
    321 miEPA

    Different test cycles - not compared.

  • Fast-charge peak
    170 kW
    225 kW - best on this row
    +55 kW· 32%
  • Cargo space
    13.6 cu ft
    - best on this row
    +15.4 cu ft· 113%
  • Power
    239.8 kW - best on this row
    +16 kW· 7%
  • Efficiencylower is better
    24.1 kWh/100 miWLTP - best on this row
    24.5 kWh/100 miEPA
    0.4 kWh/100 mi faster· 1%
  • Full charge at 240 Vlower is better
    8.5 h - best on this row
    10 h
    1.5 h faster· 15%
Every spec side by side

Every spec side by side

SpecCUPRA BornTesla Model Y
Range and efficiency
Range (EPA)no data321 mi
Range (WLTP)388 mino data
Efficiency lower is better24.1 kWh/100 miWLTP - best on this row24.5 kWh/100 miEPA
Battery79 kWh
Battery (gross)no data
Charging
Fast-charge peak170 kW225 kW - best on this row
10–80% charge lower is better26 / 29 minno data
Full charge at 240 V lower is better8.5 h - best on this row10 h
AC charging7 kWno data
Performance
0⁠–⁠62 mph lower is better5.6 sno data
0⁠–⁠60 mph lower is betterno data6.8 s
Power239.8 kW - best on this row
Torque402 lb-ftno data
Top speed124 mph - best on this row
DriveRWDRWD
Space and size
Cargo space13.6 cu ft - best on this row
Front trunkversion: Exclusive Edition
Seats55
Length170.2 in188.7 in
Width71.2 in83.8 in
Height60.6 in63.8 in
Wheelbase108.9 in
Ground clearanceno data
Weight4,407 lb4,061 lb
Battery and warranty
Battery warranty
Cell chemistryLi-ionno data
Equipment
Heat pumpNot availableversion: Neuer CUPRA Born VZno data

Which one suits you?

Score by category

out of 100

CUPRA BornTesla Model Y
  • Range

    96- Different test cycles - not compared.88
  • Charging

  • Performance

  • Practicality

How much is each in the US?

CUPRA Born

No US price yet

United Kingdom · checked Oct 27, 2026 · cupraofficial.co.uk

Prices in 2 markets

Tesla Model Y

Maker's price (MSRP), US

checked Jun 14, 2026 - Price checked Jun 14, 2026 - it may be out of date

fueleconomy.gov
Prices in 4 markets
US EV incentives

Questions

Which goes further on a charge?

Range

CUPRA Born
388 miWLTP
Tesla Model Y
321 miEPA
Ahead by
Different tests

Which charges faster?

Tesla Model YModel Y

Fast-charge peak

Leader
Tesla Model Y
CUPRA Born
170 kW
Tesla Model Y
225 kW
Ahead by
55 kW

Where next

All EVs by overall score

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