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The MOST fun you can have for £25k? New Cupra Raval Review

We've tested the brand-new Cupra Raval! Cupra's little electrical car starts at ₤ 25,495 (after the EV grant) and promises up to 276 miles of range. However is it actually enjoyable– and how does it compare against the Renault 5, Mini Cooper Electric and Alpine A290? In this evaluation, we tell you whatever you need to know about the Cupra Raval.

You'll find out:
– Prices & trims: V1 to VZ Extreme line-up, EV grant, and how pricing compares with rivals
– Variety & charging: main 276-mile figure vs real-world test outcome, plus rapid and home charging times
– Design: what's brand-new inside and out for Cupra's smallest EV
– Interior & tech: 12.9 in touchscreen, interior quality, driving position and storage
– Rear area & boot: rear traveler area, and the substantial 441-litre boot
– Driving impressions: 0-62mph times, managing, ride comfort and improvement
– Decision: should you purchase one?

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Video chapters:
0:00 The new Cupra Raval!
2:02 Prices, trims & EV grant
4:13 Efficiency, variety & charging
5:17 Interior decoration & quality
6:58 Front space & driving position
8:48 Ergonomics, infotainment & storage
10:52 Rear seat & boot space
13:24 Power & 0-62mph figures
15:03 Handling, trip convenience & refinement
16:44 Verdict– should you buy one?

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34 responses to “The MOST fun you can have for £25k? New Cupra Raval Review”

  1. @richard_ellis Avatar
    @richard_ellis

    The colours are pretty funky on Cupra’s.

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  2. @vp272 Avatar
    @vp272

    Love this and looks amazing even in ‘base’ trim!!!!

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  3. @whatcar Avatar
    @whatcar

    If you were shopping for a new small EV, which would you choose?

    – Cupra Raval 🇪🇸
    – Renault 5 🇫🇷
    – MG4 Urban 🇨🇳
    – Mini Cooper Electric 🇬🇧

    Let us know in the comments!

    Reply
    1. @brewster_001 Avatar
      @brewster_001

      Renault 4

      Reply
    2. @MrAndinho1 Avatar
      @MrAndinho1

      Maybe you’d include the car that was reviewed in this video?

      Reply
    3. @mrstuartrobertson Avatar
      @mrstuartrobertson

      Would add Hyundai Ioniq 3 especially now with 3750 grant.

      Reply
    4. @smc9291 Avatar
      @smc9291

      I prefer the mg4ev rather than the urban. Sportier, rear drive, multi link rear suspension and a more compact size. A bit dearer though here in Australia.

      Reply
    5. @StillAliveAndKicking_ Avatar
      @StillAliveAndKicking_

      I bought a Renault 4, picked it up two weeks ago. The Kia EV2 was a contender.

      Reply
  4. @Rasheed_Alli Avatar
    @Rasheed_Alli

    This man should do more reviews. I don’t see him often.

    He’s good …

    Reply
  5. @markymarkreviews Avatar
    @markymarkreviews

    Test drove a V2 last week. Impressive efficiency overall. Drove very well. Fun.
    But if you want some of the nice things it gets pretty expensive quickly. And this end of the EV market has suddenly become REALLY competitive so is still a bit over priced.
    Renault have just announced an upgrade to the Megane e-tech. An almost identically sized competitor (4.2m long). Gets the full EV grant in the UK and a brand new LFP battery at 67kWh and faster charging at 160kW. WLTP over 300 miles. Heat pump standard. And now cheaper than this spec for spec. The Raval is really good but now looks off the pace for the price all of a sudden.

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  6. @Graham-s9l Avatar
    @Graham-s9l

    Yes we are awaiting the Reval to arrive in the Country we are living in and we are definitely interested in a purchase. Good to see the V1 tested and seems a decent spec. Let’s hope for the same when it arrives here.

    Reply
    1. @skorrjekellgaard6820 Avatar
      @skorrjekellgaard6820

      Ha, V1 and V2 coming from (essentially) Germany to England. 1944 all over again! 😂

      Reply
  7. @Clickworker101 Avatar
    @Clickworker101

    Gaming chair design

    Reply
  8. @CaptainMainwaring455 Avatar
    @CaptainMainwaring455

    That is one great little car.

    Reply
  9. @filipepaninho6558 Avatar
    @filipepaninho6558

    SUV? It’s just a hatchback and good for that!

    It’s very interesting but with those touch controls and that MG4 styled back I would prefer an ID.Polo…

    Reply
    1. @pinut187 Avatar
      @pinut187

      Yeah agreed its not a SUV

      Reply
    2. @filipepaninho6558 Avatar
      @filipepaninho6558

      ​@pinut187yes it did…

      Reply
    3. @pinut187 Avatar
      @pinut187

      @filipepaninho6558*he did

      Reply
  10. @juliandclarke Avatar
    @juliandclarke

    Huzzarh!! No piano black. Well done Cupra. Thanks for review. Raval seems a funky machine. Definitely worth a test drive

    Reply
  11. @PaulBMedia Avatar
    @PaulBMedia

    Every “safety” and park assist feature under the sun, light projections on doors etc etc but sill no physical buttons for basic tasks.

    Reply
    1. @komraj7851 Avatar
      @komraj7851

      They had the choice of either adding the buttons or improving the interior design, to stay within their budget. That is why the higher class ID Polo has the manual buttons instead.

      Reply
    2. @DaveC1964 Avatar
      @DaveC1964

      AI controls all your settings now with voice commands, oh that’s the Volvo, oh and the Tesla and several Chinese brands, VW group the British Leyland of the 2020s 😂

      Reply
  12. @shaywhelan1 Avatar
    @shaywhelan1

    Cupra are making some great looking cars. This looks like a wonderful small electric car.

    Reply
    1. @emaddocks11 Avatar
      @emaddocks11

      I’ve had one for just under a month now. It’s great!!

      Reply
  13. @stinger71 Avatar
    @stinger71

    I am 192 cm tall and didn’t have the chance to try these seats. The test car had electric ones, which have independent height adjustment for the front section of the seat cushion. And that is precisely why I decided to go for that expensive option (€1,300 in Croatia)—it allowed for perfect thigh support. Now I just have to wait for the car delivery in March 🙄

    Reply
  14. @Waldemar_PR Avatar
    @Waldemar_PR

    Great review – so glad you chose the V1 trim to demonstrate.

    Reply
  15. @The-Salty-Badger Avatar
    @The-Salty-Badger

    It’s a great little car I collected mine last week. I thought it was much better than the R5. As less gloomy interior, more space, better cruise control plus more power.

    Reply
    1. @emaddocks11 Avatar
      @emaddocks11

      Had mine nearly a month now. Amazing car.

      Reply
  16. @jesusb_ Avatar
    @jesusb_

    Nice Fiord Blue 🥰

    Reply
  17. @cooldomi7958 Avatar
    @cooldomi7958

    FINALLY someone that really shows the stock seats!!! Not quiet as detailed as i wished, buuut still its the first video ive found (and i watched A LOT of raval videos) that really shows the stock seats

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    1. @pinut187 Avatar
      @pinut187

      Why would you want the stock seats?

      Reply
  18. @Siosgerby Avatar
    @Siosgerby

    I have just ordered a v1 37kwh it was one of the cheapest EVs on our salary sacrifice. It’s basically for school run and local trips. My first EV. Should be here in 4 weeks.

    Reply
  19. @pinut187 Avatar
    @pinut187

    I am considering the VZ EXTREME version.

    Reply
  20. @649649649134 Avatar
    @649649649134

    Those of us you living in UK and Europe are lucky. The Cupra is very stylish and it seems like it would be a great commuter car. One thing I would change (and I would change it in almost all cars) is that the rear view mirror should have a camera mode. I have that in my EV and it is great. My view rearward is never blocked by passengers in the rear seat; and I can fill my rear compartment up to the ceiling and my view is never impeded.

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