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Cupra Raval drives record EV sales and European expansion

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Cupra Raval drives record EV sales and European expansion

SEAT’s performance brand CUPRA continued its strong momentum in the first half of 2026, delivering a record 170,100 vehicles – a 7.2 % year‑on‑year 7.2% year-on-year rise and the strongest half‑year half-year in group history. This performance included an operating profit of €122 million, an increase of €84 million over the previous year. The launch of the CUPRA Rava Raval model lifted significantly boosted results, lifting EV orders by 85 % 85% in Q2, Q2 and helping overall sales grow 18.5 % 18.5% in the quarter. The company targets exports to roughly 70 markets, with more than 80 % Raval, a sport-styled electric hatchback, offers battery options of production destined for overseas, 37 kWh and plans 52 kWh with a Middle‑East entry in 2027. A €10 billion Volkswagen Group investment will see the Martorell plant become fully electric by the end range of 2026. up to 450 km and power outputs between 116 hp and 226 hp. Following the earlier surge that saw over 70,000 Raval units sold across Europe, its debut, the model became officially orderable in the Netherlands and Belgium in August 2026 and can be configured online for Italy. In Italy Italy, the Raval Edge Plus starts at a promotional €31,950 (full price €38,120) and features a 155 kW (211 hp) motor, 52 kWh battery, bi‑zone bi-zone climate control, Keyless Advanced digital key, Vehicle‑to‑Load capability Vehicle-to-Load capability, and a plasma‑changing plasma-changing paint finish. Two VZ‑exclusive VZ-exclusive trims – Century and Manganese – add 226 hp, Matrix LED headlights, panoramic roof, sport suspension and advanced driver‑assist driver-assist packages. The Automotive reviews have highlighted the Raval shares for its drivetrain “precise steering and charismatic appearance,” noting its design-focused positioning despite sharing technical components with the Volkswagen ID Polo, measures just over four metres in length for urban agility, Polo and offers a spacious cabin Skoda Epiq. The company targets exports to roughly 70 markets, with versatile cargo space. a planned Middle-East entry in 2027. Additionally, Porsche Holding Chile reported 15.5% growth in 2025, noting Cupra’s contribution to brand competitiveness in the premium segment.

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  1. 2026-08-10 09:42 UTC Cupra Raval drives record EV sales and European expansion
  2. 2026-08-07 04:34 UTC Cupra Raval drives record EV sales
  3. 2026-08-06 12:32 UTC Cupra Raval drives record EV sales
  4. 2026-08-05 12:43 UTC Cupra Raval drives record EV sales
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  6. 2026-07-28 19:52 UTC Cupra Raval fuels record EV sales
  7. 2026-07-26 04:18 UTC Cupra Raval fuels record EV sales

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