I recently test drove a cupra born EV and loved the drive. I live in a city with an off street parking bay and a home charger. I try and avoid driving in the city, I have a bike for that. I mostly use my car to get out of town and often go to rural places (north Scotland, brecon beacons in Wales etc) where the roads are full of potholes and often have a significant camber. I think the changing weather is causing lots of roads to sink at the edges and no one is coming to repair the lesser used B roads anytime soon. I am concerned about the low profile of the Cupra and whether its suitable for this kind of driving. My heart loved the drive but my head is having second thoughts.
Does anything have experience or views on how a Cupra Born would fair on poor quality B roads and unmarked roads?
I have also test driven a 2023 Kira niro ev. It's higher up and probably more practical but it is a bit bigger and just less fun. It's also got a boot which folds flat when the back seats are down, which is another plus point. But still, not as a fun!
I've also read some reviews that ongoing Cupra servicing is very expensive. Have people found this to be the case?
Would welcome any advice and also any suggestions of comparable EVs (not considering any of the premium brands). Thanks