Cupra’s Version Of The VW ID.3, The el-Born, Will Feature A ‘Boost’ Function For Overtaking

Cupra is readying their version of the VW ID.3 in the form of the el-Born, a sportier interpretation of the electric Golf-sized hatchback, and apparently, it will have an extra feature to further differentiate itself.

Much like the Sport Chrono overboost function in the Porsche 911, the el-Born is set to get a special ‘overtaking’ function in the form of a push-to-pass boost button, according to the brand’s boss Wayne Griffiths.

By pressing this button, the electric powertrain of the Cupra El-Born will produce more power than normal for a limited amount of time, cutting short the time you spend overtaking other vehicles.

“I would say we call it ‘impulse’; you can have power on demand. You have pure acceleration and then when you need it, a push-to-pass button to go faster,” Griffiths told Top Gear.

In addition, the el-Born will also feature an exclusively developed Dynamic Chassis Control Sport (DCC Sport) suspension in order to offer a more engaging and fun handling than its VW sibling.

“Things like ‘boost on demand’, the sporty suspension, the steering, the brakes, the whole handling experience. And we’re looking to do even higher powered versions of the Cupra El-Born,” adds Griffiths.

“I’ve driven both [the ID.3 and the El-Born] and I think the Cupra is ‘a Cupra’. It is important that the Cupra stays authentic, in terms of handling. Pure electric cars that are designed in a different way, and when you get into cornering, handling, braking, steering, I think there’s a big amount of differentiation you can create there.”

Cupra’s boss also confirmed the rumors of an upcoming version of the Formentor which uses an Audi-sourced 2.5-liter five-cylinder turbo engine. The souped-up Formentor should arrive in the market later this year with around 400 HP.