Current
- Range
- 470 km*
- Battery
- 89 kWh
- DC charging
- 120 kW
- 0–100 km/h
- 4.8 s
Liftback · AWD · 5 seats
Electric car comparison
Change carsAlpine A390 vs CUPRA Born
Compare the headline figures first, then inspect every available specification, trim and supported-market price below.
Current
- Range
- 485 km*
- Battery
- 79 kWh
- DC charging
- 115 kW
- 0–100 km/h
- 7.0 s
Hatchback · RWD · 5 seats
Data checked 17 July 2026
Headline figures use the available longest-range variant on each side. Range and charge times are real-world estimates.
Data-led verdict
PlugSphere Smart Score
A transparent score for this comparison pair only, calculated from available range, charging, efficiency, performance, practicality and EV-capability data.
A
Alpine A390
94
/100
Smart Score verdict
Effectively tied
The overall difference is under two points
Pair-relative, not a universal vehicle rating. Missing categories do not become zero.
B
CUPRA Born
94
/100
| Score category | A · A390 | B · Born |
|---|---|---|
| Range 25% weight | 97/100 | 100/100 Leads |
| Charging 25% weight | 97/100 | 98/100 |
| Efficiency 15% weight | 86/100 | 100/100 Leads |
| Performance 10% weight | 100/100 Leads | 69/100 |
| Practicality 15% weight | 100/100 Leads | 86/100 |
| EV capability 10% weight | 80/100 | 100/100 Leads |
Compared 12 of 13 possible metrics. The strongest value in a numeric pair receives 100 and the other is scaled proportionally; capability features use present/not-present values. Categories without comparable data are excluded and remaining weights are renormalized.
Side by side
Full specification comparison
Every available field for the two reference variants, grouped so differences are easy to scan.
| Specification | A Reference model Alpine A390 | B Reference model CUPRA Born |
|---|---|---|
| Range & energy | ||
| Estimated real-world range* | 470 km | 485 km Better |
| Useable battery | 89 kWh | 79 kWh |
| Efficiency | 189 Wh/km | 163 Wh/km Better |
| One-stop range | 486 km | 527 km Better |
| Charging | ||
| Onboard AC charger | 22 kW Better | 11 kW |
| Typical DC charging power | 120 kW Better | 115 kW |
| Estimated 10–80% DC time | 31.0 min | 29.0 min Better |
| Charge port | Type 2 CCS | Type 2 CCS |
| Plug & Charge | No | Yes Better |
| Battery preconditioning | Yes | Yes |
| Body & practicality | ||
| Body style | Liftback | Hatchback |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo volume | 532 L Better | 385 L |
| Curb weight | 2,199 kg | 1,964 kg |
| Dimensions | Not available in source data | Not available in source data |
| Roof rack possible | No | No |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 4.8 s Better | 7.0 s |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
| Capability & battery | ||
| Towing capacity | 1,350 kg Better | 0 kg |
| Towbar approved | Yes | Yes |
| Heat pump | Yes | Yes |
| Battery chemistry | NCM | NCM |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | Yes | Yes |
| Vehicle-to-home (V2H) | Yes Better | No |
| Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) | Yes Better | No |
| Bidirectional charging | Yes | Yes |
| Availability | ||
| Current status | Current | Current |
| Available from | December 2025 | April 2026 |
| Safety | ||
| Euro NCAP safety rating | 4 stars | Not available |
*Estimated mixed-condition real-world range. “Better” appears only where direction is generally useful; neutral characteristics do not receive simplistic winner labels.
Market by market
Price comparison
Compare the lowest stored current or upcoming trim price for each supported market.
| Market | A Alpine A390 | B CUPRA Born |
|---|---|---|
| Country Germany | From €67,500 | From €39,990 |
| Country Netherlands | From €67,900 | From €34,990 |
| Country United Kingdom | From £61,390 | From £35,000 (estimate) Estimated price |
Prices include VAT where supplied by the source. “From” is the lowest current or upcoming trim price stored for that market; estimates are explicitly marked.
Versions at a glance
Variants and model years
Each side uses the same labels and order, making trims easier to scan without decoding a compressed specification line.
Model family
Alpine A390 trims
-
A390 GT
Current- Model years
- 2025–present
- Range
- 470 km*
- Battery
- 89 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
A390 GTS
Current- Model years
- 2026–present
- Range
- 470 km*
- Battery
- 89 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
Model family
CUPRA Born trims
-
Born 170 kW - 79 kWh (MY27)
Current- Model years
- 2026–present
- Range
- 485 km*
- Battery
- 79 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
Born VZ (MY27)
Current- Model years
- 2026–present
- Range
- 475 km*
- Battery
- 79 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
Born 140 kW - 58 kWh (MY27)
Current- Model years
- 2026–present
- Range
- 360 km*
- Battery
- 58 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
Born 170 kW - 79 kWh (MY25-26)
Archive- Model years
- 2025–2026
- Range
- 470 km*
- Battery
- 79 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
Born VZ (MY25-26)
Archive- Model years
- 2024–2026
- Range
- 465 km*
- Battery
- 79 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
Born 170 kW - 77 kWh (MY25-26)
Archive- Model years
- 2024–2025
- Range
- 460 km*
- Battery
- 77 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
Born 170 kW - 77 kWh (MY22-24)
Archive- Model years
- 2022–2024
- Range
- 450 km*
- Battery
- 77 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
Born 170 kW - 59 kWh (MY25-26)
Archive- Model years
- 2024–2026
- Range
- 360 km*
- Battery
- 59 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
Born 150 kW - 59 kWh (MY25-26)
Archive- Model years
- 2025–2026
- Range
- 360 km*
- Battery
- 59 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
Born 150 kW - 58 kWh (MY22-24)
Archive- Model years
- 2021–2024
- Range
- 350 km*
- Battery
- 58 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
Born 170 kW - 58 kWh (MY22-24)
Archive- Model years
- 2022–2024
- Range
- 345 km*
- Battery
- 58 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
A390 vs Born — common questions
Answers derived from the current PlugSphere vehicle records.
Which has more range: Alpine A390 or CUPRA Born?
Alpine A390 has an estimated 470 km of mixed-condition range and CUPRA Born has 485 km. That gives CUPRA Born a 15 km advantage in this database.
Which charges faster: Alpine A390 or CUPRA Born?
Alpine A390 is listed at 120 kW typical DC power and CUPRA Born at 115 kW. Actual charging time also depends on battery size, temperature and the charging curve.
Which scores better: Alpine A390 or CUPRA Born?
Alpine A390 and CUPRA Born are effectively tied at 94/100 and 94/100 in this pair-relative Smart Score. Missing categories are excluded and the available weights are renormalized.
Are Morocco prices available for Alpine A390 and CUPRA Born?
PlugSphere only shows a price where the vehicle database contains a supported market record. If Morocco is absent from the price table, no Moroccan price is inferred or converted.