SEAT & CUPRA starts battery system production in Martorell ahead of CUPRA Raval launch

[Syphon]

SEAT & CUPRA has officially begun series assembly of battery systems at its Martorell plant, marking another major step towards the start of CUPRA Raval production later this year.



The batteries built at the new facility will be used in both the CUPRA Raval and the Volkswagen ID. Polo, with both electric models set to be produced in Martorell. It is another clear sign of how quickly the site is being reshaped for the brand’s next generation of electric cars.



The battery plant itself was inaugurated back in December, and this latest milestone now takes SEAT & CUPRA into the final run-up before the Raval reaches the road this summer.



A major milestone for Martorell



According to SEAT & CUPRA, the start of full battery system assembly is a key part of the wider transformation of the Martorell factory.



The plant is being positioned as a much more flexible production hub, capable of building electric, hybrid and high-efficiency combustion-engined models side by side. That...

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[jezyg]

I hope this means the Raval will qualify for the full £3750 grant as that will be a big boost to sales IMO and my pocket if I go onto pre order. Assuming the motor and other main elements are manufactured in the EU and the factory meets green credentials which by the sounds of it does.