CUPRA Raval: the affordable electric car due in 2025

Called the Raval, it has every chance of becoming CUPRA’s most significant model over the coming years. That is because it is the long-promised, more affordable electric car that the young Spanish brand is developing alongside the Volkswagen ID.2.

Although CUPRA already has two electric models in its line-up - the Born and Tavascan - the Raval will serve as the entry point to the brand’s electric range, with prices below €30,000. It is due to arrive in 2025.

With its unveiling drawing closer, the upcoming Raval has now been spotted undergoing dynamic development testing. While the camouflage prevents a clear view of the car, its resemblance to the UrbanRebel concept, shown in early 2023, is unmistakable.

What do we already know about the CUPRA Raval?

As mentioned, the CUPRA Raval is the Volkswagen ID.2all’s “cousin” - the concept that previews the future ID.2, although its final name has yet to be confirmed.

It will be the first model to use the MEB Entry platform, a more affordable version of the better-known MEB architecture. Perhaps the key distinction between them concerns the rear axle: on MEB Entry, it becomes semi-rigid, while the electric motor is fitted solely at the front.

As the UrbanRebel had already suggested, the production-bound Raval will be compact in size, measuring a little over 4.0 m long and 1.5 m high. Its styling, however, could hardly be more different from that of its Volkswagen “cousin”, promising greater differentiation than that seen between the Born and ID.3.

Whereas the ID.2 has more conventional proportions and straighter lines, the CUPRA Raval adopts rounder shapes and more expressive, sharply defined and dynamic styling, in keeping with the Spanish brand’s sportier image.

As on the Tavascan and Terramar, as well as the facelifted Formentor and Leon, CUPRA’s new light signature will also define the Raval’s front end. Each headlamp will feature three illuminated triangular segments.

What else has CUPRA revealed?

Beyond that, the Spanish brand has already disclosed several specifications for the forthcoming Raval. At least one version of this compact electric car will offer 166 kW (226 hp) and a 400 km range on the WLTP cycle.

Further information remains unknown, including whether there will be more or less powerful versions, as well as the battery type and capacity.

When will the CUPRA Raval arrive?

As stated at the outset, the CUPRA Raval will be unveiled in 2025, although no specific date has yet been announced. It will be built in Martorell, SEAT S.A.’s headquarters, where the production version of the Volkswagen ID.2all will also be manufactured.

Volkswagen has already indicated a €25,000 starting price for the entry-level ID.2all. The CUPRA Raval will sit slightly above it in the range and is expected to be priced closer to €30,000.