CUPRA Raval drives record sales as EV orders surge in 2026

CUPRA has recorded its strongest first half ever, delivering 170,100 vehicles globally between January and June 2026 as demand for its growing electric vehicle lineup continues to accelerate.

The performance helped parent company SEAT & CUPRA post an operating profit of €122 million during the first six months of the year, up from €38 million in the same period last year.

A key contributor to the result was the launch of the all-electric CUPRA Raval, which entered production earlier this year and has quickly become the brand’s most successful vehicle launch to date.

According to SEAT & CUPRA, customer orders for the Raval exceeded internal forecasts by more than double, contributing to an 85% increase in battery-electric vehicle (BEV) orders during the second quarter of 2026.

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CUPRA records strongest first half in its history

The Volkswagen Group-owned performance brand delivered 170,100 vehicles in the first six months of the year, surpassing the 167,600 units recorded during the same period in 2025.

Electric vehicle deliveries rose 7.2% year-on-year, with growth accelerating to 18.5% during the second quarter.

Meanwhile, the SEAT brand delivered 129,600 vehicles, supported by strong demand for the updated SEAT Ibiza, which posted a 9.2% increase in deliveries.

The company generated €7.7 billion in revenue during the first half of 2026, a 1.3% increase compared with the same period last year.

SEAT & CUPRA CEO Markus Haupt said the company’s electric vehicle strategy was helping drive positive momentum despite challenging market conditions.

“SEAT & CUPRA continues to make good progress, demonstrating resilience in a demanding context with our first semester results,” Haupt said.

“In a crucial year for SEAT & CUPRA, our electric models are accelerating our positive trend, with the CUPRA Raval exceeding expectations, doubling all forecasts for customer orders.”

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What it means for Australia

While the CUPRA Raval has not been confirmed for Australia, the model’s early success is likely to attract attention locally as the brand continues to expand its presence in the market.

CUPRA Australia currently offers models including the Formentor, Leon, Ateca, Born and Tavascan, with electrification expected to play an increasingly important role in the brand’s future product plans.

The strong response to the Raval also highlights growing demand for smaller electric vehicles, a segment that remains relatively underrepresented in Australia compared with Europe.

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Electric expansion plans continue

SEAT & CUPRA says it has completed a major phase of its transformation with the launch of its Electric Urban Car Family and the start of CUPRA Raval production at its Martorell facility in Spain.

The company aims to increase its European market share to 3% and expand into new markets, including the Middle East from the third quarter of 2027.

The automaker is also continuing work on the Volkswagen Group-backed Future: Fast Forward project, which includes a €10 billion investment aimed at transforming Spain into a major electric vehicle manufacturing hub.

Despite ongoing challenges across the global automotive industry, strong demand for CUPRA’s electric vehicles has helped the company achieve record first-half sales and strengthen its outlook for the remainder of 2026.

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