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Cupra Opens UK Orders for Raval as 52kWh Models Qualify for £1,500 EV Grant

The grant-backed pricing and launch incentives aim to make Cupra’s smallest electric hatchback more competitive and drive early sales ahead of deliveries later this year.

Overview

  • Cupra opened UK pre-orders and published official pricing on Friday, May 22, 2026, with the Raval available to order now and deliveries expected towards the end of 2026.
  • The company confirmed 52kWh Raval variants qualify for the UK Government’s £1,500 Electric Car Grant, cutting list prices on those models by that amount and lowering the entry price for big-battery trims.
  • List prices start at £23,785 for the 37kWh Origin, while grant-adjusted 52kWh examples include the V1 at £28,495 and the top VZ Extreme at £34,810 after the £1,500 reduction.
  • The Raval is offered with 37kWh and 52kWh battery options and manufacturer-claimed outputs and ranges — the 37kWh is quoted at about 113bhp and up to 186 miles, and the 52kWh at roughly 207–225PS and up to 280 miles.
  • Built on Volkswagen Group’s MEB+ platform, the Raval sits with other lower-cost Group EVs and arrives with limited-time launch incentives such as a V2 Launch Edition, free standard metallic paint on 52kWh orders placed before 31 August 2026, discounts on premium paints, and gifts for early buyers.