Skoda has revealed details about their upcoming electric cars and SUVs – These includes a small electric car of 4.1m length and compact electric SUV of 4.5m length
Skoda has extensive plans to expand its electric vehicle range in the coming 5-7 years. The new electric line-up will include three new SUVs, an estate car and two new Enyaq models. This complete range of electric vehicles will cover Small, Compact, Combi, and Space styles along with facelifted versions of the Enyaq, Enyaq Coupe and the Elroq Crossover.
Apart from the new lineup of electric vehicles, late last year, Skoda had also announced a new brand identity. It includes a new logo and brand identity which is part of the automaker’s Strategy 2030. The new logo is two dimensional as against the older three dimensional design, thus making it easier to recognize and print. The new logo will be seen on the front and rear of all cars and will start appearing on all new Skoda models from 2024.
New Compact Electric SUV and Small Electric Car
Of the 6 new electric cars that have been announced, the two that have the highest probability of making it to India are the Compact Electric SUV called Elroq and yet to be named small electric car. New Skoda Elroq EV will be 4.5m in length while the small electric car will be 4.1m in length.
Based on the company’s Modern Solid design theme, the Elroq will get a tough front end named Tech Deck, squared off wheel arches and large skid plates at the front and rear. It is expected to receive a 77kWh battery pack offering a range of around 480 kms.
Next in line is the ‘Small’ SUV from Skoda set for launch in 2025. Coming in a sub-compact SUV stance, the model will measure 4.1 meters in length and will be priced around €25,000 / US$ 27,432 / INR 22,48,900. It will take on the likes of Nexon EV and XUV400, if launched in India.
Skoda Combi and Space SUV by 2026
The Skoda Combi concept will replace the Octavia which is one of the company’s best-selling wagons in Europe. The Combi electric will measure 4700mm in length. The Space SUV is also expected to make its debut in 2026 as the company’s flagship model. It will measure 4900mm in length thus making it around 200mm longer than the Kodiaq SUV. The Skoda Space was previewed as the Vision 7S electric SUV and is directed towards buyers with larger families. It is claimed to draw power via an 89 kWh battery pack with a claimed driving range of 600kms.
Skoda Enyaq and Enyaq Coupe is also a part of the company’s set of electric vehicles planned for launch. These two models were launched in 2020 and 2022 respectively but are due for a mid-life facelift in 2025, sporting the brand’s new design language. Both these models will continue to be produced at the Skoda plant in Mladá Boleslav in Czechia.
Along with these electric vehicles, Skoda has also announced that the Octavia, Kamiq and Scala will be updated with new designs. The Kamiq and Scala are set for launch later this year, while the updated Octavia will arrive in 2024.
Source: Electric - rushlane.com
