Hey everyone,
I’m currently in the process of buying my first EV, and right now I’m leaning heavily toward the facelifted Cupra Born Endurance.
However, it’s already at the upper end of my budget, so I’m trying to figure out which optional extras are actually worth it.
I’m still unsure about the following:
Heat pump
From what I’ve read so far, it doesn’t seem strictly necessary and is more of a “nice to have.”
Is that accurate, or am I overlooking something?
Navigation system with 12.9" display and extended Cupra Connect features
- What exactly is meant by “extended Cupra Connect features”?
- What does the car actually do better compared to the base version of Cupra Connect?
I’ve read that the main advantage of the built-in navigation is charging route planning. However, it seems like you can’t fully filter by all charging providers, only a limited selection of a few.
Since I’ll (hopefully) rarely depend on public charging anyway, I’m wondering if I could skip this option.
Also, when configuring the car without the navigation system, it still includes the infotainment system with this note:
“Includes Welcome Datapack (72 GB) for using apps via the Android In-Car App Store for 3 years.”
- Does that mean I’ll have to pay for a Cupra Connect subscription after 3 years, even if I only use the basic version?
- If so: I’m planning to keep the car for a long time (10+ years). Would the navigation package then be a no-brainer since it includes Cupra Connect for 10 years?
Would really appreciate honest opinions and real-world experiences on these points.
Thanks! 😄