{"id":79729,"date":"2025-05-29T10:58:50","date_gmt":"2025-05-29T08:58:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eurococ.eu\/?p=79729"},"modified":"2025-05-29T12:52:35","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T10:52:35","slug":"cupra-born-named-used-car-of-the-year-2025-in-denmark","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eurococ.eu\/en\/blog\/cupra-born-named-used-car-of-the-year-2025-in-denmark\/","title":{"rendered":"Cupra Born Named Used Car of the Year 2025 in Denmark"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The fully electric&nbsp;<strong>Cupra Born<\/strong>&nbsp;has made a serious impression on Danish drivers\u2014and now it has been officially crowned&nbsp;<strong>Used Car of the Year 2025<\/strong>&nbsp;in Denmark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>What makes this win special?<\/em>&nbsp;This year marks the&nbsp;<strong>20th anniversary<\/strong>&nbsp;of the award, which is judged by a panel of automotive journalists and experts from FDM, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dbfu.dk\/nyheder\/cupra-born-er-kaaret-til-aarets-brugtbil-2025\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.dbfu.dk\/nyheder\/cupra-born-er-kaaret-til-aarets-brugtbil-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DBFU<\/a> (the Danish Car Dealer Union), and Applus Bilsyn. The selection criteria go beyond design and brand appeal\u2014the jury focuses on&nbsp;<strong>total cost of ownership (TCO)<\/strong>, reliability, and value for money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"article-box post-block\">\n    <div class=\"thumbnail-image\">\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1704\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eurococ.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/denmark-how-to-check-vehicle-registration-scaled-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eurococ.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/denmark-how-to-check-vehicle-registration-scaled-1.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.eurococ.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/denmark-how-to-check-vehicle-registration-scaled-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eurococ.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/denmark-how-to-check-vehicle-registration-scaled-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.eurococ.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/denmark-how-to-check-vehicle-registration-scaled-1-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eurococ.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/denmark-how-to-check-vehicle-registration-scaled-1-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.eurococ.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/denmark-how-to-check-vehicle-registration-scaled-1-2048x1363.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/>    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"right-side\">\n       <div>\n        <div class=\"categories-wrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurococ.eu\/en\/category\/automotive-industry\/\"><span class=\"category-tag\">Automotive industry<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurococ.eu\/en\/category\/insights\/\"><span class=\"category-tag\">Insights<\/span><\/a><\/div>            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurococ.eu\/en\/blog\/denmark-check-vehicle-registration\/\"><h4>Denmark &#8211; How To Check Vehicle Registration<\/h4><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <a class=\"text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurococ.eu\/en\/blog\/denmark-check-vehicle-registration\/\">Read article<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Did the Cupra Born Win?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Out of the five finalists,&nbsp;<strong>Cupra Born<\/strong>&nbsp;scored&nbsp;<strong>190 points<\/strong>, beating Polestar 2 (140 points) and VW ID.4 (120 points). In fact,&nbsp;<strong>7 out of 18 jury members ranked it first<\/strong>, and it holds a stellar&nbsp;<strong>4.7\/5 rating on BilBasen<\/strong>, one of Denmark\u2019s largest used car platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cCupra Born stands out for its five-year warranty, smart design, and compatibility with shared EV components from VW and Skoda,\u201d said FDM technical consultant&nbsp;<strong>Yasser Abaiji<\/strong>. \u201cThat ensures competitive prices on parts and service in the future\u2014making it a more secure EV purchase.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Smart, Stylish, and Economical<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With nearly&nbsp;<strong>7,000 Cupra Borns<\/strong>&nbsp;on Danish roads and growing import demand, it&#8217;s clear the model offers compelling value:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u26a1&nbsp;<strong>Low running costs:<\/strong>&nbsp;Estimated at just&nbsp;<strong>2.11 DKK\/km<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\ude97&nbsp;<strong>Price drop in 2024:<\/strong>&nbsp;-15.2%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udd27&nbsp;<strong>Service index score:<\/strong>&nbsp;99<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udcb6&nbsp;<strong>Used car prices from:<\/strong>&nbsp;169,800 DKK<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83e\uddfe&nbsp;<strong>Average price:<\/strong>&nbsp;261,000 DKK<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u23f1\ufe0f&nbsp;<strong>Average listing time:<\/strong>&nbsp;32 days<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Born is compact yet spacious\u2014ideal for everyday driving without the bulk of a large SUV. And although a tow bar isn\u2019t available, the software and driving dynamics continue to impress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Trend Across Europe?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In recent years,&nbsp;<strong>used EVs have seen significant price drops<\/strong>, pushing them into a highly competitive ownership cost bracket compared to petrol and diesel. The Cupra Born\u2019s win is a sign of things to come:&nbsp;<strong>affordable, practical, and eco-conscious cars dominating the used market<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">COC Made Easy for Imported EVs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Thinking of importing a Cupra Born? You\u2019ll need a\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurococ.eu\/en\/certificate-of-conformity\/cupra\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.eurococ.eu\/en\/certificate-of-conformity\/cupra\">Certificate of Conformity (COC<\/a>)<\/strong>\u00a0to register it across EU countries. That\u2019s where we come in. At\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurococ.eu\/en\/certificate-of-conformity\/cupra\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.eurococ.eu\/en\/certificate-of-conformity\/cupra\">EUROCOC<\/a><\/strong>, we simplify cross-border registrations with\u00a0<strong>fast, genuine COC delivery for Cupra and over 150 other brands<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"article-box post-block\">\n    <div class=\"thumbnail-image\">\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"510\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eurococ.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/lot-of-cars-on-route.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eurococ.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/lot-of-cars-on-route.jpg 510w, https:\/\/www.eurococ.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/lot-of-cars-on-route-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px\" \/>    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"right-side\">\n       <div>\n        <div class=\"categories-wrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurococ.eu\/en\/category\/automotive-industry\/\"><span class=\"category-tag\">Automotive industry<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurococ.eu\/en\/category\/insights\/\"><span class=\"category-tag\">Insights<\/span><\/a><\/div>            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurococ.eu\/en\/blog\/danish-number-plates\/\"><h4>How To Apply For Danish Number Plates For Your Car<\/h4><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <a class=\"text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurococ.eu\/en\/blog\/danish-number-plates\/\">Read article<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The fully electric&nbsp;Cupra Born&nbsp;has made a serious impression on Danish drivers\u2014and now it has been officially crowned&nbsp;Used Car of the Year 2025&nbsp;in Denmark. What makes this win special?&nbsp;This year marks the&nbsp;20th anniversary&nbsp;of the award, which is judged by a panel of automotive journalists and experts from FDM, DBFU (the Danish Car Dealer Union), and Applus [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":79733,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1429,1442],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-79729","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-insights","category-automotive-industry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eurococ.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/79729","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eurococ.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eurococ.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eurococ.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eurococ.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=79729"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.eurococ.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/79729\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":79738,"href":"https:\/\/www.eurococ.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/79729\/revisions\/79738"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eurococ.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/79733"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eurococ.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=79729"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eurococ.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=79729"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eurococ.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=79729"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}