The Cupra Raval debuts as the brand’s smallest and most affordable electric vehicle, starting at £21,000 after the electric car grant. Launch events feature high-energy parties across Europe, aligning with Cupra’s focus on youth culture through padel sponsorships, Baller League, and beach festivals in Barcelona.
Bold Design and Impressive Performance
This compact hot hatch measures four meters long and delivers tons of attitude with a prominent Space Invaders-inspired logo, copper accents, muscular lines, and a sporty stance. Power options range from the base model’s 116hp and 186-mile range to the top VZ variant’s 226hp and 248-mile range. Intermediate trims offer various configurations.
Drivers experience sharp acceleration with e-launch control, ESC-off mode, wider tires, and an electronic limited-slip differential. The car shifts effortlessly from relaxed cruising to thrilling performance.
Modern Interior and Tech
The cabin impresses with dynamic cascading light patterns across the dashboard and doors, creating a vibrant, kaleidoscope-like effect. A 12-speaker Sennheiser audio system turns every drive into a personal concert. Sporty, supportive seats ensure comfort, while the 13-inch touchscreen boasts 200 DPI pixel density for crisp visuals. Standard features include a reversing camera and wireless charger.
Spacious and Practical
Rear passengers enjoy ample footroom, surpassing the Renault 5. The boot offers 430 liters of capacity, exceeding the Volkswagen Golf. As part of the Volkswagen Group alongside Seat, the Raval shares components with upcoming models like the ID Polo, Polo GTI, ID Cross, and Skoda Epiq. Built in Spain, its design-forward approach and 0.27 drag coefficient target Gen Z buyers.
Key Specifications
- Price: £21,000
- Battery: 37kWh
- Power: 116hp (base)
- 0-62mph: 10 seconds
- Top speed: 90mph
- Range: 186 miles
- CO2 emissions: 0g/km
- Availability: September
