Cupra · Charging Time
How long to charge a
Cupra Born 59 kWh?
A Cupra Born 59 kWh (59 kWh battery, 165 kW peak DC) charges from 10% to 80% in approximately 24 minutes on a 150 kW DC fast charger, and fills from empty in around 8h 52m on a 7.4 kW home wallbox.
Last updated · Specs · Methodology
Every charger
Cupra Born 59 kWh — charging times by charger
DC times are 10–80% (the standard fast-charging window). AC times are 0–100%, since you’ll usually leave it plugged in overnight.
| Charger | Power | Type | Window | Time | Est. cost |
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| Domestic socket (Schuko) | 2.3 kW | AC | 0–100% | 28h 30m | €20.98 (€13.11 off-peak) |
| Home wallbox 7 kW | 7.4 kW | AC | 0–100% | 8h 52m | €20.98 (€13.11 off-peak) |
| Three-phase home 11 kW | 11 kW | AC | 0–100% | 5h 58m | €20.98 (€13.11 off-peak) |
| Three-phase home 22 kW | 22 kW | AC | 0–100% | 5h 58m | €20.98 (€13.11 off-peak) |
| Public AC destination 22 kW | 22 kW | AC | 0–100% | 5h 58m | €29.50 |
| Rapid DC 50 kW | 50 kW | DC fast | 10–80% | 58 minutes | €25.92 |
| Rapid DC 100 kW | 100 kW | DC fast | 10–80% | 29 minutes | €25.92 |
| Fast DC 150 kW | 150 kW | DC fast | 10–80% | 24 minutes | €25.92 |
| Tesla Supercharger V3 | 250 kW | DC fast | 10–80% | 24 minutes | €22.85 |
| Tesla Supercharger V4 | 325 kW | DC fast | 10–80% | 24 minutes | €22.85 |
| Ultra-rapid DC 350 kW | 350 kW | DC fast | 10–80% | 24 minutes | €30.32 |
The Specs
About the Cupra Born 59 kWh
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Battery
59 kWh
Usable battery capacity. The number that matters for charging-time maths.
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DC Peak
165 kW
Pairs perfectly with a typical 150 kW motorway rapid.
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AC Max
11 kW
Standard 11 kW three-phase. Most home wallboxes will charge at full pace.
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Range gain (estimate)
≈ 231 km
Rough kilometres added by a 10–80% fast-charging session (assuming ~5.6 km/kWh).
How we calculate
The formula, in the open
Charging time is energy needed divided by effective power. We model the typical, warm, healthy case so the number is honest, not optimistic. Read the full methodology for the curve assumptions and sources.
Common Questions
Cupra Born — frequently asked
How long does it take to charge a Cupra Born 59 kWh?
From 10% to 80% in approximately 24 minutes on a 150 kW DC fast charger. From empty to full in around 8h 52m on a 7.4 kW home wallbox. Times above are for a warm, healthy battery — cold packs and busy charger sites can extend them by 10–20%.
What is the Cupra Born’s maximum charging speed?
The Cupra Born 59 kWh accepts up to 165 kW on a DC fast charger and up to 11 kW on AC. Power tapers above 80% state of charge to protect the battery cells.
Can the Cupra Born use a 350 kW ultra-rapid charger?
It will work but the car only draws up to 165 kW. A 165 kW or 150 kW charger gives the same speed at lower cost.
How long to charge a Cupra Born at home?
On a typical 7.4 kW home wallbox the Cupra Born fills from empty in around 8h 52m. Plug in overnight and the charge time stops mattering.
Is it bad to charge the Cupra Born to 100%?
For day-to-day driving most manufacturers recommend an 80% ceiling on lithium-ion (NCM/NCA) chemistries, and 100% on LFP. Charge to 100% before a long trip and use the full range that day.