Reinventing itself at pace, CUPRA refuses to sit quietly in the VW Group corner. The Raval is the clearest expression yet of their ambition.
It's a compact EV yet has plenty of space due to the front-wheel-drive configuration, freeing up space for increased passenger comfort.
Pricing could be around €26,000 and should be landing in Ireland for September later this year.
CUPRA claims improved thermal management and a new-generation inverter for better efficiency. Its fast‑charging won't break records, but looks competitive for the segment and should allow for a 10–80% top‑up in just over half an hour.
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