CUPRA Raval RWD 59kWh 440km

Electric car · 440km WLTP · €29,990 Ireland · €3,500 SEAI grant

CUPRA

Raval RWD 59kWh 440km

Electric car · M1 · Updated 2026-03

CUPRA's most accessible EV — the Raval is a sporty compact hatchback with 59kWh, 440km range and CUPRA attitude starting at €29,990.

CUPRA Raval RWD 59kWh 440km — electric car Ireland 2026
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€24,391 After SEAI + VRT grants
440km WLTP ~349km real-world
440WLTP range km59kWh battery
349Real range kmIrish conditions est.
125Max DC kWFast charging
6.9s0–100 km/hAcceleration
€24,391Net priceAfter grants
€120Motor tax/yrLowest BEV band

⚙️ Technical specifications

Battery capacity59 kWh
WLTP range440 km
Real-world range (Ireland)~349 km
Acceleration (0–100 km/h)6.9s
Top speed190 km/h
Torque310 Nm
DrivetrainFWD
Max DC charge rate125 kW
Max AC charge rate11 kW
ConnectorsCCS · Type 2
Boot capacity326 L
Towing capacity750 kg
Seats5
Dimensions
Length4,136 mm
Width1,778 mm
Height1,529 mm
Battery warranty8 years / 160,000 km
CO₂ emissions0 g/km
🏁 WLTP range440km
🇮🇪 Real-world (Irish)~349km

Estimates based on mixed Irish motorway/urban driving. Actual range varies with speed, temperature, load and driving style.

CUPRA highlights

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Sport-focused EV brand
SEAT's performance sub-brand — driver engagement as priority
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CUPRA design language
Copper accents and aggressive styling throughout
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VW MEB platform
VW Group engineering with CUPRA sport tuning

💰 Irish pricing & incentives

List price (inc. 23% VAT)€29,990
SEAI Private Car Grant− €3,500
VRT relief− €2,099
Net price after grants€24,391

💡 Total savings of €5,599. Always verify eligibility at seai.ie.

SEAI Private Car Grant €3,500 VRT relief €2,099 Motor tax €120/yr Home charger grant €300 BIK OMV −€20,000 (2026)
Estimated annual running costs (15,000km)
Home/depot charging (€0.24/kWh)~€483
Public charging (€0.49/kWh avg)~€986
Motor tax€120/yr
Saving vs petrol equivalent (€1.8/L)~€2,217/yr
💡 Cost comparison: At an Electric Ireland night rate of €0.24/kWh, 15,000km of driving in the Raval costs approximately €483 in electricity — compared with ~€2,700 in petrol for an equivalent car.

🚘 Raval — All Trims & Pricing Ireland 2026

All prices are guide prices. Private buyer prices shown after SEAI Private Car Grant (€3,500) and VRT relief (€2,099). Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer.

Model / Trim Battery & Range Price After Grants
Raval V1 59kWh
Entry		 59kWh · 440km €29,990€24,391
Raval V2 Performance 59kWh
Most Popular		 59kWh · 440km €34,990€29,041

Prices include 23% VAT. Net prices shown after SEAI Private Car Grant (€3,500 where list price < €65,000) and VRT relief (capped at actual VRT due — 7% of OMSP, max €5,000 up to €40k, max €2,500 up to €50k, nil above €50k). Business buyers: SEAI car grant not available — VRT relief only. Always verify at seai.ie.

🇮🇪 Raval on Irish routes

Based on estimated real-world Irish driving range (mixed motorway, regional and urban).

🛣️ Dublin → Cork 260km · M8
✅ Single charge — 89km remaining
🛤️ Dublin → Galway 220km · M6
✅ Single charge — 129km remaining
🏝️ Dublin → Kerry 310km · M7/N21
✅ Single charge — 39km remaining
🌊 Dublin → Donegal 260km · N2/N14
✅ Single charge — 89km remaining
🔄 Cork → Dublin (return) 520km · Round trip
⚡ One rapid charge stop needed
🏠 Daily commute (avg) 50km · /day
✅ 6+ days between home charges

Based on ~349km estimated real-world range. Actual range varies with load, speed and conditions.

👥 Is the Raval right for you?

First-time EV buyer✅ Excellent choice
Family with children✅ 5 seats, 326L boot
Daily commuter (<100km)✅ Perfect
Intercity driving✅ Dublin–Cork on one charge
Towing (trailer/caravan)⚠️ Light towing — 750kg
Private buyer (SEAI + VRT)✅ €5,599 total grants
Company car / BIK saving✅ BIK OMV −€20,000 (2026)
AWD / off-road capability⚠️ FWD/RWD only
💡 Best for: Sporty affordable compact EV.

⚡ Charging guide

🏠 7.4kW home wallbox (0–100%)~8h
🏠 11kW three-phase (0–100%)~6h
⚡ 50kW ESB ecars DC (10–80%)~50min
🚀 125kW DC ultra-fast (10–80%)~20min
Connectors (DC)CCS
Connectors (AC)Type 2
🔌 Irish networks: Compatible with ESB ecars, Ionity, EasyGo, Circle K and Applegreen via CCS. CUPRA EVs share VW Group's MEB platform and benefit from preferential Ionity pricing via the CUPRA Connect / We Charge app.

CUPRA EVs share VW Group's We Charge network — access to 500,000+ chargers across Europe including preferential Ionity rates. The Born supports up to 135kW DC charging.

📐 Dimensions & practicality

Length4,136 mm
Width1,778 mm
Height1,529 mm
Boot capacity326 L
Towing (braked)750 kg
Seats5
Battery warranty8 years / 160,000 km
🔋 Battery warranty: 8 years / 160,000 km. Manufacturer covers against capacity loss below 70%.

❓ Frequently asked questions — CUPRA Raval RWD 59kWh 440km

The CUPRA Raval RWD 59kWh 440km has an Irish list price of €29,990 (including 23% VAT). After the SEAI Private Car Grant of €3,500 and VRT relief of €2,099, the net cost is approximately €24,391. The range starts from €29,990 list price. Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer and verify grant eligibility at seai.ie.
The CUPRA Raval RWD 59kWh 440km has a WLTP official range of 440km. In real-world Irish conditions — motorway speeds, Irish temperatures and typical mixed urban/rural driving — expect approximately 349km per charge. This is sufficient for Dublin to Cork (260km) on a single charge.
Yes. The CUPRA Raval RWD 59kWh 440km qualifies for the SEAI Private Car Grant of €3,500. New M1 BEV, list price €14k–€60k. Apply via seai.ie after purchase. VRT relief of €2,099 also applies, giving total state support of €5,599. Verify current eligibility at seai.ie.
Yes. Company car drivers benefit from the BIK (Benefit in Kind) OMV deduction of €20,000 in 2026, significantly reducing taxable BIK on EVs. Combined with zero motor tax (€120/yr) and lower fuel costs versus petrol, the CUPRA Raval RWD 59kWh 440km is one of the most tax-efficient company cars in Ireland. The SEAI grant of €3,500 also applies for private buyers.
At 15,000km per year: home charging at a €0.24/kWh night rate costs approximately €483. Public charging at €0.49/kWh costs approximately €986. Add €120 motor tax. Compare to approximately €2,700 in petrol for an equivalent combustion car.
CUPRA is the performance sub-brand of SEAT, part of the Volkswagen Group. CUPRA vehicles are built on VW Group platforms (MEB for EVs) and share VW Group components and engineering standards. In Ireland, CUPRA is distributed through selected SEAT/CUPRA authorised dealers with access to VW Group parts and service infrastructure.
The CUPRA Raval RWD 59kWh 440km supports up to 125kW DC and 11kW AC charging. At a 7.4kW home wallbox, a full charge takes approximately 8 hours. At a 50kW ESB ecars rapid charger, 10–80% takes around 50 minutes. At the maximum 125kW DC rate, 10–80% takes approximately 20 minutes.
The CUPRA Raval RWD 59kWh 440km uses CCS (DC fast charging) and Type 2 (AC), compatible with all major Irish networks including ESB ecars, Ionity, EasyGo, Circle K and Applegreen.
Motor tax for the CUPRA Raval RWD 59kWh 440km is €120 per year — the lowest available band in Ireland (A1, 0g/km CO₂). All battery electric vehicles registered as private cars qualify for this rate, compared to €280–€700+/year for an equivalent petrol or diesel car.

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