CUPRA's Born came along five years ago as the marque's first-ever EV. Now, for 2026, it's had a facelift, and in the most sporty 'VZ' trim, it's better-looking than ever. John Marcar flew to Madrid to experience the updated model in the city centre and the surrounding country roads.

The Born was the first all-electric car to appear in the Cupra range, making its first appearance in September 2021. So the time has surely come for a bit of a refresh. Graham Courtney got behind the wheel for his latest test drive.