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Cupra Raval Debuts as VW Group’s First Urban EV Built in Martorell

The Spanish-built hatch aims to pull more buyers into electric cars with a lower entry price that pushes VW’s city-EV strategy forward.

Overview

  • Cupra premiered the Raval on Friday across 12 cities, calling it the first fully electric car built at Martorell and the first model in Volkswagen Group’s new urban EV family.
  • The sub‑4‑meter hatch uses the MEB+ platform with 37 kWh or 52 kWh batteries, and manufacturer figures cite up to about 450 km of WLTP range.
  • Four trims run from an entry Origin with a 115 PS motor to a VZ performance grade that adds an electronic limited‑slip differential and adaptive dampers.
  • European pricing is reported at around €26,000 for the base car, and UK plans point to a summer 2026 launch with entry prices reported between £22,785 and £23,785, with the Daily Mail listing orders from 1 July.
  • Segment‑topping features include a 12.9‑inch infotainment screen, a 10.25‑inch digital cluster, matrix LED headlights, ambient door‑panel light projections, and an optional Sennheiser audio system.