US EditionI’ve Been in the New Cupra Raval, a £23k EV Supermini – Here’s What I Think
Cupra says the small electric hatch will offer up to 400 km of range and a sportier setup than rival city EVs.
- Cupra has confirmed the sporty Raval electric hatchback will arrive in Australia in 2027, priced from A$43,400. The model targets rivals like the Mini Cooper Electric and Renault 5 EV with its performance-oriented design.
- Built on the Volkswagen Group's MEB platform, the Raval is designed to offer more than basic transport. Cupra is "challenging convention" by prioritizing emotion and performance to distinguish the hatchback from other small electric cars.
- Offering 37kWh or 52kWh batteries, the Raval provides up to 400km of range. The sportiest version features a 166kW motor and a 430-litre boot, combining hatchback agility with practicality.
- Inside, the vehicle debuts an Android-based operating system on a 12.9-inch touchscreen. Safety systems including automated emergency braking and fatigue monitoring aim to secure a full five-star ANCAP rating.
- Extensive personalisation options, including matte colours and alloy wheel choices, position the Raval as a premium alternative. The brand hopes these features will justify its premium status against incoming Chinese competitors.
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The Cupra Raval is just over four meters long, but its range can be up to 450 kilometers between charges, and its trunk is quite large.
Volkswagen Group (VW) is launching its offensive into small electric cars. Subsidiary brand Cupra (formerly Seat) has presented its Raval, the first of four entry-level electric models the German automotive group has planned for this year.
World premiere for Volkswagen's first cheap electric car: The Cupra Raval is on the market for less than 26,000 euros.
The price of the new one starts with 26,000 euros.
What's on the starting line with VW's solid and retro-enchanted brand brother Cupra stages as a rebel: With the new Raval, the Spaniards don't send a good city car into the race, but a provocative streamer with a clear message: emotion instead of reason mobility. All the information here in the video! It's clear at first glance: not only does one want to please, one wants to notice here. Sharp lines, a standard diffuser, an aggressive appearance…
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