If there were any doubts about SEAT's plans to electrify itself, these would be easily dispelled by looking at the latest launches and presentations by the Spanish brand. But let's see, after the eXS electric scooter and the prototype of an electric city, the Minimó, SEAT will take the el-Born , the prototype of his first electric car.
Developed based on the Volkswagen Group's MEB platform (the same used by the ID models), el-Born maintains the SEAT tradition of naming its models according to Spanish locations, with the prototype owing its name to a neighborhood of Barcelona.
Despite being just a prototype, SEAT has already informed that the model should reach the market in 2020, being produced at the German factory in Zwickau.
A prototype, but close to production
Despite appearing in Geneva as a prototype, there are several details that allow us to notice that the design of the el-Born is already close to that which we will find in the production version scheduled to arrive in 2020.
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On the outside, aerodynamic concerns are highlighted, which translated into the adoption of 20” wheels with a “turbine” design, a rear spoiler and the disappearance of the front grille (not necessary since there is no combustion engine for refrigerate).
Luca de Meo, President of SEAT.Mobility is evolving and, with it, the cars we drive. SEAT is at the forefront of this change, and the el-Born concept embodies the technologies and design philosophy that will help us meet the challenges of the future.
Inside, what stands out is the fact that it presents a look that is already very close to the production, with lines that convey a certain "family air" in relation to other models of the brand, highlighting the infotainment screen 10".
SEAT el-Born in numbers
With a potency of 150 kW (204 hp), the el-Born can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 7.5s . According to SEAT, the prototype offers a 420 km range , using a 62 kWh battery, which can be charged up to 80% in just 47 minutes, using a 100 kW DC supercharger.
el-Born also has an advanced thermal management system that saves up to 60 km of autonomy through a heat pump that reduces electrical consumption for heating the passenger compartment.
According to SEAT, the prototype is also equipped with Level 2 autonomous driving technology that allows it to control steering, braking and accelerating, and with the Intelligent Park Assist system.
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