Cupra’s all-new baby electric vehicle (EV) will debut on April 9 European time, with the Spanish brand making the official announcement alongside a teaser image of the car’s ‘culo’.
The 2027 Cupra Raval will be the first vehicle to ride on the Volkswagen Group’s new MEB+ dedicated EV platform, which will underpin the Group’s new affordable EV range including the VW ID. Polo, ID. Cross, and Skoda Epiq.
European pricing is expected to start around the €26,000 (A$43,422) mark, which doesn’t seem like anything exciting by direct conversion but positions the baby EV hatch well below a base Leon in Spain. The small hatch kicks off at €31,632 (A$52,828) in its home market.
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Cupra’s global headquarters has detailed three variants for the launch range: Dynamic, Dynamic Plus and VZ Extreme.
The Dynamic and Dynamic Plus will be powered by a 155kW front electric motor with up to 450km of WLTP range, with base specification including LED headlights, heated and power-adjustable front bucket seats, a reversing camera with front and rear sensors, and a six-speaker sound system as standard.
Stepping up to the Dynamic Plus adds matrix LED headlights, keyless access, a 12-speaker Sennheiser sound system, ambient interior lighting, satellite navigation, 360-degree cameras, and Travel Assist semi-autonomous driving capability.
Finally, the VZ Extreme model in Europe will get a more powerful 166kW motor with an electronic limited-slip differential, while range drops to 400km WLTP. Equipment additions will include a fixed panoramic glass roof, Sulfur exterior accents, as well as racier Cup Bucket front seats with a driver memory function.
Cupra has confirmed the Raval will be available with 38kWh and 56kWh batteries – the same found in the ID.Polo – with the Cupra to be built alongside the Volkswagen at a production facility in Martorell, Spain.
As for Australia, Cupra’s local division has previously said it has its hand up for the new electric hatchback, though definitive timing still hasn’t been confirmed.
Given the April reveal points to a European launch during the second half of 2026, it’s unlikely the Raval will dock Down Under until 2027 at the earliest – though we could be surprised.
The Raval will slot beneath the Born in the Spanish brand’s EV lineup, and given its positioning relative to the Leon overseas its price could start with a ‘3’. Still, it’s a little early to know how it will be positioned in Australia.
Stay tuned to CarExpert for our coverage of the Cupra Raval’s reveal next week.
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