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Cupra Raval vs firefly
Selected trimStandard205 mi · 41 kWh · Not available
At a glance
In this comparison, Cupra Raval leads on value for money, while the firefly firefly leads on motorway range, family practicality and running costs.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Cupra Raval if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
Choose the firefly if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 1.7p per mile on off-peak electricity
- you drive in the city - it's compact with an excellent turning circle
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The firefly firefly leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
ValueCupra
Cupra
5.2
firefly
0
Motorway Rangefirefly
Cupra
4.2
firefly
4.9
Familyfirefly
Cupra
5.1
firefly
7.6
Charging
Cupra
6.3
firefly
6.6
Too close to call
Cost Per Milefirefly
Cupra
7.7
firefly
9.4
City Drivingfirefly
Cupra
8
firefly
9.2
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Cupra RavalV1 37kWh | fireflyBase |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £26,995 | Not available |
| Official range | 204 miles | 205 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 441 L (better) | 348 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 23 min (better) | 25 min |
| 0-62 mph | 9.5 sec | 8.1 sec (better) |
Size Comparison
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firefly
Length
Cupra Raval4,046mm
firefly4,003mm-43mm
Width
Cupra Raval1,784mm
firefly1,781mm-3mm
Height
Cupra Raval1,514mm-43mm
firefly1,557mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
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| Measure | Cupra RavalV1 37kWh | fireflyBase |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,046 mm | 4,003 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,784 mm | 1,781 mm (better) |
| Width with mirrors out | 2,000 mm | Not available |
| Height | 1,514 mm | 1,557 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.9 m | 9.4 m (better) |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 616 mm spare | 619 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Cupra RavalV1 37kWh | fireflyBase |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | Not available | 3 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 441 L (better) | 348 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | Not available | 1253 L |
| Frunk | Not available | 65 L |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 500 kg | Not available |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Cupra Raval
- 3rd-largest boot among hatchback EVs in our catalogue at 441 L.
- Uses 138 Wh/km on the WLTP cycle, more efficient than 95% of hatchback EVs we track.
firefly
- A 65 L frunk, one of 22 of 232 UK EVs in our catalogue with a front boot of 65 L or more.
- One of 33 of 232 UK EVs in our catalogue with V2L (vehicle-to-load) support.
- 9.4 m turning circle, tighter than 90% of hatchback EVs in our database.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Cupra Raval V1 37kWh |  firefly Base |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.05m | 4.00m-43mm |
| Width | 1.78m | 1.78m-3mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 2.00m | Not available |
| Height | 1.51m | 1.56m+43mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.60m | 2.62m+16mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 441L (better) | 348L |
| Boot (seats down) | Not available | 1253L |
| Frunk | Not available | 65L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.9m | 9.4m (better) |
| Kerb Weight | 1,589kg | 1,492kg (better) |
| Towing Capacity | 500kg | Not available |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 38.5kWh | 41kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 204 mi | 205 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 88kW | 100kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £26,995 | Not available |
| Price after EV grant | £25,495 (-£1,500) | Not available |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Available | 2026+ | 2026+ |
* Cupra Raval: Not yet Euro NCAP tested as of 2026-05. Limited-production / halo / pre-launch / new-brand models are typically rated some time after general sale.
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Cupra RavalV1 37kWh | fireflyBase |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 204 miles | 205 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 139 miles | 171 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 23 min (better) | 25 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 88 kW | 100 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Energy consumption | 138 Wh/km | Not available |
| Usable battery capacity | 37 kWh | 41 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | LFP | NMC |
| Battery architecture | 400V | 400V |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Cupra RavalV1 37kWh | fireflyBase |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 9.5 sec | 8.1 sec (better) |
| Power | 99 kW | 105 kW (better) |
| Torque | 264 Nm (better) | 200 Nm |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Cupra Raval V1 37kWh
Cupra Raval V1 37kWh
Not yet Euro NCAP tested as of 2026-05. Limited-production / halo / pre-launch / new-brand models are typically rated some time after general sale.
Euro NCAP - firefly firefly Base
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant96%
Child Occupant87%
Vulnerable Road Users82%
Safety Assist86%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the Cupra Raval and firefly firefly like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 139 miles for the Cupra Raval and 171 miles for the firefly firefly - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The firefly firefly goes roughly 32 miles further between charging stops. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 23-25 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Cupra Raval or the firefly firefly?
The two are within 3 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 619 mm of total clearance for the firefly firefly and about 616 mm of total clearance for the Cupra Raval. The firefly firefly also turns in a 1.5 m tighter circle, which helps with U-turns and multi-storey ramps.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Cupra Raval or the firefly firefly?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 90% battery health for the Cupra Raval and 84% for the firefly firefly. That gives the Cupra Raval a modest edge in retained real-world range. The Cupra Raval's LFP-type pack tolerates daily 100% charging, while the firefly firefly's NMC-type pack lasts longest kept to about 80% for everyday use.
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .