With the VW ID.3 already out in the open,
SEAT has no real reason to hide the design of its el-Born EV anymore. Still,
the Spanish brand has to conform to the launch schedule set by the VW Group
overlords, as it has done with the all-new Leon which debuted after the VW
Golf. The good news is there doesn’t seem to be much time left until the
unveiling of the SEAT EV, which may be called el-Born just like the concept
vehicle that previewed it.
These latest spy shots give us the best
look yet at the electric SEAT el-Born as this particular prototype has shed
some camouflage since the last sighting. The rear end in particular appears to
look very different from what we’ve seen before. That’s because SEAT has
dropped the padding, revealing a sculpted tailgate and a sporty rear bumper.
Unfortunately, we can’t find the
taillights as they are completely covered by the confusing tape. However, don’t
expect them to be much different from the concept which featured horizontal LED
lights united by a light strip. At the front, the similarities with the concept
are striking, as the test car features very similar headlights with integrated
LED turn signals and an “angrier” face than the VW ID.3. Overall, SEAT’s EV
will look sportier and more emotional than its German sibling.
Speaking of the ID.3, it will borrow its
electric drivetrain to the SEAT el-Born, meaning the Spanish EV could pack a
rear-mounted electric motor with up to 201 HP and 310 Nm of torque. As with the VW ID.3, there should be three
battery packs available with capacities of 45, 58 and 77 kWh. The standard one
allows the ID.3 to travel up to 330 km on a single charge, while
the largest increases that range to 550 km. Expect to see the SEAT
El-Born with no disguise whatsoever later this year, possibly as early as the
Geneva Motor Show in the next few weeks.