The 10 best Cupra Born alternatives in 2025

If you’re in the market for a sporty-looking electric hatchback with decent range and loads of standard equipment, the Cupra Born is probably on your radar.

It’s a great EV, but the fiddly infotainment system and lack of physical buttons in the cabin lets the side down. If this is enough to put you off, we’ve compiled 10 of the best Cupra Born alternatives which you should consider.

1. MG4 EV
2. Vauxhall Astra Electric
3. Renault Megane E-Tech
4. Volkswagen ID3
5. Peugeot E-308
6. Skoda Elroq
7. BYD Dolphin
8. Volvo EX30
9. Hyundai Kona Electric
10. Smart #1

1. MG4 EV

The MG4 EV offers excellent value for money. You get loads of standard equipment, decent range, and a sporty design. While range and charging speeds are good, comfort is slightly compromised. Nonetheless, for budget-conscious buyers, the MG4 is easy to recommend.

2. Vauxhall Astra Electric

The Vauxhall Astra Electric impresses with its stylish design, comfortable suspension, and decent 258-mile range. It’s well-equipped and easy to drive, making it a solid choice for an electric hatchback. However, some alternatives are more practical.

3. Renault Megane E-Tech Electric

If you’re looking for something stylish, the Renault Megane E-Tech is a great place to start. Not only does it look great on the outside, the interior is a lovely place to spend time as well and you get an excellent Google-based infotainment system. It may not be the most practical EV around, but it’s a lovely thing to drive and you get loads of kit as standard.

4. Volkswagen ID3

The Volkswagen ID3 is mechanically similar to the Born but sports a more understated design. It offers decent range and quick charging speeds, as well as similar levels of practicality to the Cupra. It may not be as exciting to look at, and it has the same annoying infotainment system, but it’s still a great all-rounder.

5. Peugeot e-308

Another super stylish option is the Peugeot E-308. The striking design is bound to turn heads, and it has a really cool cabin as well. Some of the touchscreen-based controls are a bit of a faff to use, but on the whole it’s a relaxing car to drive and it’s quite practical as well. There’s even an estate version if you need a bigger boot.

6. Skoda Elroq

The new Skoda Elroq is a practical and well-equipped electric SUV which is packed with plenty of Skoda’s Simply Clever features. Things like the umbrella in the door and the ice scraper in the boot are neat touches to make day-to-day life easier, although this isn’t the most exciting EV out there.

7. BYD Dolphin

If you’re after a great-value electric car which is cheap to buy, packed with tech and really spacious inside, the BYD Dolphin is really hard to ignore. The interior is pretty nice as well, although the thick rear pillars do hamper visibility. The driving range is decent though, with up to 265 miles possible on a charge.

8. Volvo EX30

The Volvo EX30 is one of the most desirable electric SUVs around for a few reasons, the first being its sleek Scandinavian styling. The interior is also a lovely place to spend time and it’s really comfortable. It may not be as practical as the Born, but it’s such a cool little EV you may be willing to look past this.

9. Hyundai Kona Electric

The Hyundai Kona Electric is an appealing electric car thanks to the impressive range, modern tech and decent practicality. The interior may not feel as plush as the Born’s, and it’s not as fun on a twisty road either, but it’s a comfortable car to drive both around town and on long journeys.

10. Smart #1

Smart doesn’t just make tiny two-seater city cars anymore, the #1 is a funky-looking electric SUV with enough room for four people and an impressive amount of tech. The infotainment system is excellent, however the boot is pretty small and it’s not the most comfortable over bumps. Still, the styling may be enough to sway you on its own.

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