Cupra's 2026 electric hatchbacks: Raval and updated Born details
Cupra plans new electric hatchbacks Raval and Born for 2026
Cupra's 2026 electric hatchbacks: Raval and updated Born details
Cupra reveals its 2026 electric vehicle lineup, including the Raval hatchback and updated Born, with LFP batteries and competitive pricing to boost EV sales.
2026-02-15T11:02:16+03:00
2026-02-15T11:02:16+03:00
2026-02-15T11:02:16+03:00
Cupra has revealed its plans for expanding its model lineup in the coming years. According to company CEO Marcus Haupt, 2026 will be a pivotal year, with the brand set to introduce two new electric hatchbacks: the Raval and a refreshed Born.The Raval will join Volkswagen's "urban electric family." Production and battery assembly are based in Spain. Base models will feature an LFP battery and a starting price around £25,000. Entry-level versions are expected to deliver about 130 horsepower, while more powerful variants will offer 208 and 223 horsepower. The Dynamic version claims a range of up to 450 km.The updated Born will receive a redesigned look and a more affordable LFP battery. Cupra aims to boost its share of electric vehicle sales from 24% to roughly one-third, a move that matters for meeting environmental regulations in key markets.Looking ahead, a flagship SUV called the Tindaya is also in the pipeline, measuring 4.72 meters in length. The concept was shown earlier, with a production version expected around 2030 on the new SSP platform. It may offer different powertrain options, including fully electric or with a range extender.In 2025, Cupra sold 328,800 vehicles, reaching the milestone of 1 million cars since its founding. The new 2026 models are poised to strengthen the brand's position in the European market and enhance its competitiveness in the affordable electric vehicle segment.
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Cupra plans new electric hatchbacks Raval and Born for 2026
Cupra reveals its 2026 electric vehicle lineup, including the Raval hatchback and updated Born, with LFP batteries and competitive pricing to boost EV sales.
Michael Powers, Editor
Cupra has revealed its plans for expanding its model lineup in the coming years. According to company CEO Marcus Haupt, 2026 will be a pivotal year, with the brand set to introduce two new electric hatchbacks: the Raval and a refreshed Born.
The Raval will join Volkswagen's "urban electric family." Production and battery assembly are based in Spain. Base models will feature an LFP battery and a starting price around £25,000. Entry-level versions are expected to deliver about 130 horsepower, while more powerful variants will offer 208 and 223 horsepower. The Dynamic version claims a range of up to 450 km.
The updated Born will receive a redesigned look and a more affordable LFP battery. Cupra aims to boost its share of electric vehicle sales from 24% to roughly one-third, a move that matters for meeting environmental regulations in key markets.
Looking ahead, a flagship SUV called the Tindaya is also in the pipeline, measuring 4.72 meters in length. The concept was shown earlier, with a production version expected around 2030 on the new SSP platform. It may offer different powertrain options, including fully electric or with a range extender.
In 2025, Cupra sold 328,800 vehicles, reaching the milestone of 1 million cars since its founding. The new 2026 models are poised to strengthen the brand's position in the European market and enhance its competitiveness in the affordable electric vehicle segment.
