CUPRA Born vs Lancia Ypsilon Electric

Side-by-Side Specs

Charging Speed

The CUPRA Born has the higher published DC charging figure at 124 kW, which is roughly 24% higher than the Lancia Ypsilon Electric at 100 kW. In practice, that figure only tells part of the story. The charging curve, battery temperature, and state of charge all affect how quickly your car actually charges.

For the published fast-charge window, the Lancia Ypsilon Electric is listed at about 27 minutes, which is 7 minutes quicker than the CUPRA Born at 34 minutes. On a road trip, that difference adds up over multiple stops.

Range and Efficiency

The CUPRA Born has a WLTP rated range of approximately 427 km, which is roughly 24 km more than the Lancia Ypsilon Electric at approximately 403 km. WLTP is a standardized lab test. Expect your actual range to be lower, varying with speed, weather, terrain, and driving style.

Efficiency matters more than battery size for daily driving costs. The Lancia Ypsilon Electric consumes 156 Wh/km, compared to 166 Wh/km for the CUPRA Born. That means the Lancia Ypsilon Electric uses less energy per kilometer, which translates to lower charging costs and fewer charging stops on longer drives.

A more efficient car does not always mean more range. Battery size plays a role too. The CUPRA Born has approximately 58 kWh of useable battery , while the Lancia Ypsilon Electric has approximately 50.8 kWh.

Which One Should You Choose?

The CUPRA Born has the higher published DC figure at up to 124 kW, but the Lancia Ypsilon Electric has the shorter published charge time at approximately 27 minutes versus approximately 34 minutes. On road trips, published stop time matters more than the headline kW number alone.

Both cars support 11 kW AC charging, so home and workplace charging speeds will be similar.

If you mostly charge at home or at work and care more about daily driving costs, the Lancia Ypsilon Electric is the more efficient choice at 156 Wh/km. Lower consumption means lower electricity bills over time.

For maximum range between charges, the CUPRA Born has a WLTP rated range of approximately 427 km, which is roughly 24 km more. Both are capable EVs. The best choice depends on how you charge and how far you drive.