Cupra Raval Plus, the zero-emission temptation

The inflationary spiral of diesel and gasoline prices due to political instability in the Middle East has led to significant growth in electric car sales in recent months in Europe. Products like the Raval Plus only confirm this trend, as manufacturers offer mature, serious, technological, and very practical models, with correct power and considerable ranges, at increasingly attractive prices, such as the €29,530 that Cupra is asking for the new Raval Plus, which becomes less than €25,000 if the Auto+ plan aid is added, and which could be significantly lower depending on the brand's commercial promotions.The new Cupra Raval Plus uses a 135 HP electric motor powered by an LFP battery with a capacity of 38.5 kWh, which allows it to achieve an approved range of 328 kilometers, more than enough for a youthful model with an urban focus. Furthermore, this Raval Plus can be charged at a direct current point of up to 88 kW of power, allowing the battery to be recharged from 10% to 80% in just 23 minutes.

Cupra offers three versions with different equipment packages. The first is called Edge and has a wireless charging system for mobile phones, V2L technology to power external devices, and a system called Kessy Advanced that allows you to open and start the car without a physical key, using a phone functionality. The second package, called Drive, incorporates an adaptive cruise control and lane keeping system called Travel Assist 3.0, 360-degree vision cameras, and different parking assistants. Lastly, the third equipment level, called Light&Sound, includes a sound system with 12 speakers, ambient LED lighting in the cabin, and the Smartlight 2.0 light signature system.Although the Raval Plus is Cupra's most economical model at the moment, the brand plans to market an even cheaper entry-level model with 116 hp, which should arrive on the market by the end of this year or early 2027.