CUPRA Raval FIRST DRIVE: Small EV, BIG Attitude

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The small EV revolution is heating up– and this might be among the most amusing electrical hatchbacks we've driven in a long period of time.

Satisfy the all-new Cupra Raval: the sporty brother or sister to the Volkswagen ID. Polo and Skoda Epiq, built on the VW Group's new MEB Plus platform. However while the others concentrate on usefulness and worth, Cupra has entered a very different direction …

More aggressive styling, sharper handling, approximately 226hp and even release control (!). This isn't simply another sensible small EV– it's attempting to bring some actual fun back into the sector.

Sign up with Wookie as he takes the Raval VZ for its very first drive around Barcelona to learn whether Cupra has actually truly developed a correct electric hot hatch, or if this is simply an ID. Polo wearing stylish trainers.

From the remarkable outside design and surprisingly exceptional interior to the handling, trip convenience, battery alternatives and real-world usability, we break down everything you require to understand about one of the most anticipated affordable EVs showing up in 2026.

And the big concern is … would you select this over competitors like the Renault 5, MINI Cooper Electric or Volkswagen ID. Polo?

Let us know in the remarks.

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1:02 Exterior Design & Cupra Styling. 2:20 Rear Design, Spoiler & Light Bar. 3:05 Why the Raval Has Real Personality. 3:26 Interior First Impressions. 4:07 Infotainment & Android
OS. 5:03 Clever Interior Details & Products
. 6:05 Tech, Security & Parking Characteristics.
7:10 Back Seats & Big Boot Area.
8:06 Driving Evaluation Begins.
8:31 VZ Efficiency & 0-62mph.
9:18 How Enjoyable Is It To Drive? 9:37 Chassis, Suspension & e-LSD Explained.
10:04 Cornering & Handling Impressions. 10:52 Ride Comfort & UK Roadway Issues. 11:16 Road Sound, Regen & Launch Control. 11:51 Steering Feel & Driving Character. 12:03 MINI-Like Handling? 12:52 Battery Options & EV Range.
13:18 Charging Speeds & Trim Differences
. 13:59 Performance & City Vehicle Usefulness. 14:13 Which Cupra Raval Would We Purchase? 14:44 Rates & Best Value
Variation. 15:19 Last Verdict– Better Than Renault 5?

Comments

24 responses to “CUPRA Raval FIRST DRIVE: Small EV, BIG Attitude”

  1. @belfastroadster Avatar
    @belfastroadster

    All that talk of triangles, I thought he was going to break into a Toblerone advert.

  2. @grahammcdonald Avatar
    @grahammcdonald

    I can never do dark headliners, just makes cars feel too tight

    1. @4literv6 Avatar
      @4literv6

      it’s one thing I LOATHE about our 2 base equinox lts smh.

  3. @jonekone3769 Avatar
    @jonekone3769

    Looks awesome! My friend just ordered one! 6:20 lost opportunity to mention the upgraded Travel Assist “handsfree” driving.

  4. @WagnerGimenes Avatar
    @WagnerGimenes

    “A toddler with a knuckleduster” ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚

  5. @russelllapua4904 Avatar
    @russelllapua4904

    A toddler with a knuckleduster sounds terrifying ngl

  6. @Gabri_Martins Avatar
    @Gabri_Martins

    But this is the VZ version, should be better compared with and ID2 GTI. But great video and info as always

    1. @4literv6 Avatar
      @4literv6

      exactly! And the e-208 gti and the new corsa gte etc.

  7. @Waldemar-10811 Avatar
    @Waldemar-10811

    Looking forward to test driving one

  8. @RPGWiZaRD Avatar
    @RPGWiZaRD

    I love the Cupra Raval, have a VZ custom specced one for order. Been looking for EV options for 2 years following also upcoming launches and in the end it fell on this option. Another strong contender before its launch was Ioniq 3 but after launch that quickly fell away.

  9. @Chaavah Avatar
    @Chaavah

    I ordered the Dynamic Plus Plasma end of April! Really excited to receive this amazing car! ๐Ÿ˜

  10. @mikaelskoglund373 Avatar
    @mikaelskoglund373

    Nicer and cooler look then polo, thanks for the video

  11. @RigVader Avatar
    @RigVader

    Proper 90โ€™s home stereo vibes ๐Ÿ˜…

  12. @dewarmc Avatar
    @dewarmc

    Great review Tom, This ‘Raval’ looks lovely and those wheels stand out too, but is it just me that thinks that this is a car just looking for an ASBO, oh and given the stat’s on this VZ, it’d be interesting to do a side by side review with the ‘Vauxhall GSE’ Lucas reviewed last week ๐Ÿ™‚

  13. @JanCervenkaUK89 Avatar
    @JanCervenkaUK89

    Electrifying has the best presenters! Love this guy.

  14. @Phil_Mack Avatar
    @Phil_Mack

    I really do like having Wookie back on the review team, this is a great neutral, unbiased, contributor, with a hard-core background.

  15. @bigfarma6757 Avatar
    @bigfarma6757

    It looks nice but if you go for the VZ version, you will be in a similar price range to an Alpine A290, which I think I would prefer.

  16. @bcm-n7244 Avatar
    @bcm-n7244

    The id polo, all the way.

    1. @konalight-x3k Avatar
      @konalight-x3k

      Bland, boring & dรจjร  vu.

  17. @jonhandle Avatar
    @jonhandle

    Great having Tom on again

  18. @stepheng8779 Avatar
    @stepheng8779

    Of course the screen is going to be reasonably responsive, it’s brand new. Give it 6 months when it’s clogged up.And urrgh, haptic buttons. That door shut sounded quality ๐Ÿ˜‚

  19. @joshdavidson9517 Avatar
    @joshdavidson9517

    Some interesting acceleration sounds you can hear in the cabin. I guess to make the ride more enjoyable, having some sound makes it more exciting to drive, rather than it feeling boring.

    1. @mug_spinner Avatar
      @mug_spinner

      unless they are fake

  20. @norbertoreis4583 Avatar
    @norbertoreis4583

    A very special car among almost all the others in the segment, besides the R5 or the EX 30. Great design in and out and good materials. Well done Cupra, and thank you for the review. Next time I’d enjoy range information in km if its possible ๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ‘

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