Cupra is set to continue its electric roll-out with a new sporty hatchback and we're one step closer to seeing what its going to look like after seeing it on stage at the 2025 Munich Motor Show. Called Raval, it'll be sitting beneath the Born and aims to off the electric driving range and practicality that supermini buyers crave, but with a strong dose of Cupra's sporty style the brand has become known for.

Raval was one of four pint sized newcomers to hit the stage at VW Groups big event  in Munich - the VW ID.Polo, VW ID.Cross and the Skoda Epiq also made an appearance. 

But while they’re siblings they have very different personalities. The VW ID.Polo is a straightforward hatch, the Skoda Epiq and the ID.Cross more mini SUV-style crossover. The Raval is the sportier looking out of the group, its named after a cool, edgy area of Barcelona - where all the small VW Group cars will be built - so lets take a closer look at what we know about it.

What is the Cupra Raval?

The Cupra Raval will be a compact, front-wheel-drive electric hatchback built by Volkswagen Group's premium sport brand, Cupra. 

Based on the UrbanRebel concept revealed in 2021, the production-ready Raval is expected to retain much of the concept’s angular, aggressive design and will ride on Volkswagen’s "MEB Entry" architecture—also underpinning the Skoda Epiq and VW ID.Polo. 

Apart from the shared componentry from its Skoda and Volkswagen sisters, the Raval is a Spanish product through and through as it's been developed and will be produced at Cupra’s Martorell plant outside Barcelona.

The image below is the first photo to have been published during the car's reveal at the IAA Mobility Mobility Show in Munich

What cars will the Cupra Raval rival?

The Cupra Raval will lock horns with familiar electric superminis like the Peugeot E-208 and MINI Cooper Electric, while also taking on new rivals such as the Renault 5. 

It being a Cupra product, you can expect there to be range of models, including a hotter VZ version, which will take the fight to the Alpine A290 and more crossover performance models like the Abarth 600E and Alfa Romeo Junior Veloce.

What range will the Cupra Raval have?

It'll be a small car but with a pretty big driving range, with the most efficient version expected to get a range of around 273 miles, rivalling much larger hatchbacks and SUVs. 

Top-spec cars are predicted to have a front-mounted motor pushing out approximately 223bhp, allowing a sub-seven-seconds 0–62mph sprint time. Naturally, there will be various models offered with different sized batteries and motors; its expected 38kWh and 56kWh packs will be shared with the Volkswagen ID.Polo.

What will the Cupra Raval look like?

Cupra is usually pretty good at transitioning concept cars into production cars, and spy shots of the Raval show that this is the case this time around. So, we can expect the UrbanRebel's sharp triangular headlamps, aggressive air intakes, bold creases, and a full-width rear light bar. There's also going to be plenty of copper detailing – from badges to wheels – and striking LED light signatures that perform fancy dances when the car is locked and unlocked. 

Cupra should follow its usual pattern of offering a simple line up of V1 and V2 trims, and we expect Cupra to add a hotter VZ model to the lineup in around 2027 or 2028 given that the brand has confirmed every car in its lineup will have one.

Inside, though details are scarce, likely features include a driver-focused floating centre console and tactile controls—mirroring those in the Cupra Tavascan, and, again, lots of copper. The photo below is of the Raval concept car, so expect a similar look but with some toned down elements.

How much will the Cupra Raval cost and when can I buy one?

Pricing for the Raval is expected to start from around £21,500 in the UK. Originally slated for a 2025 launch, production has slipped into early 2026 due to factory ramp-up and platform readiness. The Raval will be the first member of the Volkswagen Group’s new ‘Electric Urban Car’ family to arrive, followed shortly after by the Volkswagen ID. Polo and ID. Cross, and finally the Skoda Epiq. All four will be built in Spain and on the same MEB Entry platform

The Raval concept car gives us a good look at the forthcoming production car due in 2026