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Cupra Shows Camouflaged Raval EV, Detailing Power, Range and €26,000 Target on MEB+ Platform

The compact hatch leads Volkswagen Group’s small‑EV program with Cupra steering chassis development.

Overview

  • The Raval debuts with three trims — Dynamic, Dynamic Plus and VZ — all using a front‑motor setup on VW Group’s new MEB+ architecture.
  • Cupra says base models make 208 hp, while the VZ flagship is rated at 233 hp with an electronic front differential and a widened track.
  • Claimed ranges are 278 miles (450 km) for lower trims and 249 miles (400 km) for the VZ, with battery capacity not yet specified.
  • Cupra led the chassis tuning for this platform shared with the Volkswagen ID. Polo, ID. Cross and Skoda Epiq, with production set for Spanish plants.
  • The company is targeting a €26,000 starting price and an early 2026 market arrival, with the prototype shown in camouflage and 19‑inch ‘saw‑blade’ wheels on the VZ.