Cupra Raval: an even more muscular look for the electric city car with ABT

Cupra is taking advantage of the 2026 Auto World Expo to unveil a new version of its compact electric Raval, developed in collaboration with the German tuner ABT. The city car has seen very encouraging sales performance, with over 50,000 orders placed since its launch in April. This success is prompting the Spanish manufacturer to accelerate, introducing new customization options and several features slated for 2027.

At the Auto World Expo, the manufacturer has some good news to share, particularly regarding its new electric city car. Launched last April, the Cupra Raval seems to have found its audience much faster than expected.

A historic launch for the Raval

With over 50,000 orders recorded in six months, the Raval has achieved by far the best commercial launch in the history of this Spanish company. The manufacturer states that this figure is more than double its initial projections. That’s no small achievement. Additionally, nearly 15,000 units have already been delivered to customers. The brand now hopes to reach 100,000 units by 2027.

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For reference, the Raval is manufactured in Martorell, Spain, on Volkswagen Group’s MEB+ platform. It shares its technical specifications with models such as the Volkswagen ID. Polo and Skoda Epiq. This success reflects CUPRA’s growing presence in the European market. From January to September 2026, the manufacturer delivered over 250,000 vehicles, representing a 2% increase year-on-year. Orders for fully electric models surged by 79%, exceeding 108,000 units. In the third quarter, nearly half of all orders were for electric vehicles.

A more sporty Cupra Raval thanks to ABT

To maintain this momentum, CUPRA unveiled in Paris a new version of its city car developed in collaboration with the German tuner ABT. Named Custom Cupra by ABT, it builds on the same design approach used in the Leon and Formentor models.

The updates include new front and rear bumpers, specific fender flares, a robust roof rack, and aerodynamic side skirts. Matte black 19-inch wheels, dark-colored logos, and a few interior tweaks complete the package. It is essentially an aesthetic transformation without any increase in performance.

This package will be available starting late November 2026 on certain Raval models. It can be ordered directly with the vehicle or installed later at Cupra dealerships. Its price has not yet been announced.

New features planned for 2027

Cupra also announces several updates for its electric city car starting early next year. The Raval is set to receive a glowing logo and an assist system that can automatically replicate the last 50 meters driven forward during reverse maneuvering.

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The brand also promises a top speed increased to 190 km/h on certain versions. These updates are intended to help the Raval maintain its momentum amid increasing competition in the small electric vehicle market.