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Cupra Raval is the brand's most successful launch ever: over 50,000 orders, plus the Custom Cupra by ABT pack

The Cupra Raval electric city car has collected more than 50,000 orders since April, over twice what the brand expected. In Paris it gained the Custom Cupra by ABT pack, and new features arrive in early 2027.

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Matte green Cupra Raval on the Cupra stand at the Paris Motor Show
Photo: Cupra

The Cupra Raval has become the most successful launch in the brand's history. The Martorell-built electric city car has collected more than 50,000 orders since its April debut, over twice what Cupra had forecast, and almost 15,000 cars have already been delivered. At the Paris Motor Show, the Raval also gained the Custom Cupra by ABT pack.

The numbers behind a record launch

According to "Cupra", the brand delivered more than 250,000 cars between January and September 2026, up 2% year on year. Growth is increasingly electric: orders for fully electric models rose 79% to more than 108,000, and by 175% in the third quarter alone. Almost one in two Cupra orders in Q3 was for an EV. Next year's target is 100,000 Ravals.

Green Cupra Raval on the Cupra stand in Paris Photo: Cupra

Custom Cupra by ABT, now on the Raval

After the Leon and Formentor, the ABT collaboration comes to the Raval. The pack brings front and rear splitters, side skirts, a large roof spoiler and winglets. It adds 19-inch wheels in matte black, ABT lettering, dark chrome Cupra logos and bespoke interior details. The inspiration comes from the Cupra UrbanRebel racing concept.

In the configurator from late November

The pack enters the configurator from the end of November 2026 for selected Raval versions. On new orders, the parts are hand-prepared at the Cupra Racing Factory. Owners who already have the car can have it fitted later by Cupra dealers. In early 2027, the Raval also gains new features: an illuminated logo, indicators with ground projections, a top speed of up to 190 km/h and a reversing assist that automatically retraces the last 50 metres driven.

The Cupra presentation on the Paris stand, with the Raval behind Photo: Cupra

On track too: the new Cupra Kiro car

Also in Paris, the Cupra Kiro team revealed its Porsche-powered car for Formula E's GEN4 era. GEN4 cars top 335 km/h and have permanent all-wheel drive. British driver Jake Hughes joins Pepe Martí.

Cupra Kiro Formula E GEN4 race car in copper livery on the Cupra stand Photo: Cupra

What it means for drivers

  • High demand, proven model: over 50,000 orders show the Raval is the city EV buyers wanted.
  • Personalisation: the ABT pack adds a racing look, from the factory or fitted later.
  • The car keeps improving: an illuminated logo, 190 km/h and the reversing assist arrive in 2027.
  • In Romania, the Raval has prices and a launch offer: see our Raval Power Bonus article.

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