If you still think electric cars are expensive, the new Cupra Raval is here to challenge that idea. Unveiled ahead of a summer 2026 launch, this compact all-electric hatchback is expected to start at around £23,000, putting it right at the centre of the increasingly competitive small EV market.
That’s a space that’s filling up quickly. Models such as the BYD Dolphin Surf, Fiat Grande Panda and Citroen e-C3 are already lowering the barrier to entry, while the Volkswagen Group is preparing its own family of small electric cars. The Raval shares its underpinnings with Volkswagen’s ID. Polo and ID. Cross, plus the Skoda Epiq. However, the Cupra is taking a very different approach.
