The new Cupra Raval, an all-electric supermini set to launch in summer 2026, is expected to start at around £23,000. The model aims to challenge the perception that electric cars are expensive, entering a rapidly growing segment that includes rivals such as the BYD Dolphin Surf, Fiat Grande Panda and Citroen e-C3.
Unlike some competitors focused purely on affordability, Cupra pitches the Raval as a more expressive and emotional offering. The car shares its MEB+ platform with Volkswagen’s ID. Polo and ID. Cross, as well as the Skoda Epiq, but sits 15mm lower with a wider track for a sportier stance. At 4,046mm long, the Raval has a low, wide proportion that gives it greater presence than its size suggests.
Design highlights include a sharp ‘shark nose’ front end with slim Matrix LED headlights and an illuminated Cupra badge. The rear features a full-width light bar and integrated ‘Raval’ script in the light signatures. The launch car’s Plasma paint shifts colour in different light, while copper accents reinforce the brand’s identity.
Inside, the Raval offers a 430-litre boot, generous for its class, thanks to a flat battery pack under the floor. The dashboard is driver-focused with a raised centre console, physical buttons for key controls, and ambient lighting with animated projections on the door panels. Top-spec seats use 3D-knitted 100% recycled materials, and parts of the dashboard are 3D-printed.
Technology includes a 10.25-inch digital driver display and a 12.9-inch central touchscreen running a new Android-based operating system with access to over 130 apps. A 12-speaker Sennheiser sound system is optional. Cupra claims the Raval combines hatchback agility with the space of a larger car, though full performance and range details have yet to be confirmed.
