Cupra

🇪🇸 Spain

Spanish performance-focused marque spun off from SEAT in 2018, part of the Volkswagen Group. Builds sporty ICE, hybrid, and electric models including the Formentor, Tavascan, and Raval, sharing Volkswagen Group platforms and drivetrains.

Cupra models

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Raval

The Cupra Raval is a compact electric hatchback built on Volkswagen's MEB Entry platform alongside the ID. Polo. Power runs from an entry 85 kW motor up to 166 kW on the sporty VZ Extreme, with up to 446 km of WLTP range. Production started in June 2026 at Cupra's Martorell plant in Spain.

226 hp 440 km FWD

News about Cupra

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19 May 2026

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About

Cupra emerged from Cupra Racing, SEAT’s motorsport and performance division founded in 1996, and became a standalone brand within the Volkswagen Group in January 2018. The company is headquartered alongside SEAT in Martorell, near Barcelona, and the two brands continue to share a factory and platform engineering.

Cupra’s lineup mixes petrol and hybrid crossovers like the Formentor and Terramar with electric models including the Born, Tavascan, and the compact Raval hatchback. Vehicles are built on shared Volkswagen Group platforms, including the MEB electric architecture, positioning Cupra as the sportier, design-led counterpart to SEAT within the group.

Frequently asked questions

Who owns Cupra?

Cupra is a publicly traded company.

What country is Cupra from?

Cupra is a Spanish brand, headquartered in Martorell.

When was Cupra founded?

Cupra was founded in 2018.

What kind of cars does Cupra make?

Cupra makes sporty crossovers, hatchbacks, and electric vehicles.

Is Cupra the same company as SEAT?

Cupra began as SEAT's performance sub-brand in 1996 before becoming a standalone marque in 2018. Both brands remain part of the Volkswagen Group and share the same Martorell, Spain factory and engineering resources, but Cupra now sells its own model lineup separately from SEAT.

Does Cupra only make electric cars?

No. Cupra sells a mix of petrol, plug-in hybrid, and fully electric models. The lineup includes ICE/hybrid models like the Formentor and Terramar alongside EVs such as the Born, Tavascan, and Raval.