Skoda is doubling down on electrification as the company has previewed six electric vehicles that will arrive by the end of 2026.
The automaker says we can expect a “complete range of all-electric models” dubbed Small, Compact, Combi, and Space. They’ll be joined by facelifted versions of the Enyaq and Enyaq Coupe.
New Elroq Crossover Arrives In 2024 As Electric Karoq Successor
Skoda is keeping a number of details under wraps, but the Compact will arrive in 2024 as a compact crossover called the Elroq. It’s being billed as an electric successor to the Karoq and will measure around 177.1 inches (4.5 meters) long. It promises to be an “ideal family car” with a “spacious, very practical interior.”
Entry-Level EV Coming In 2025 With €25,000 Sticker
The Small will arrive in 2025 and be a sub-compact car with “SUV style.” The model will measure approximately 4.1 meters (161.4 inches) long and start around €25,000. It sounds like Skoda’s version of the Volkswagen ID.2all and the model will be built in Spain.
Facelifted Enyaq and Enyaq Coupe Land In 2025
The facelifted Enyaq and Enyaq Coupe will be introduced in 2025. They’ll benefit from a “comprehensive update” that includes a new Modern Solid design. Skoda didn’t say much else about the vehicles, but renderings suggest they’ll have a more aggressive front fascia that lacks a traditional grille.
The Combi Is A Spacious Estate For The EV Era
The Combi will land in 2026 as a “spacious” electric estate. It will measure approximately 185 inches (4.7 meters) long, and play a “key role” as it will take the “strengths of this particularly popular and successful Skoda body style into the electric age.” The automaker went on to say the wagon will be ideal for families and businesses.
Seven-Seat SUV Arriving In 2026
The sixth and final EV is known as the Space, and it will be a seven-seat crossover that draws inspiration from last year’s Vision 7S concept. It will be Skoda’s largest EV at approximately 192.9 inches (4.9 meters) long and it will offer “enormous interior space.” The model will also feature the “pinnacle of the new Modern Solid design language.”
Skoda’s Design Language Of The Future
Skoda said their new Modern Solid design language reinterprets traditional hallmarks and boldly breaks new ground. That’s a bit vague, but the automaker is promising a “minimalist and functional” exterior design that “conveys a sense of safety and strength.” Aerodynamics will also play a key role as they help to improve range and efficiency.
The interior of the future promises to be spacious and contemporary. We can also expect “superb functionality and intuitive controls.”
ICE Isn’t Going Away Quite Yet
Despite launching six new and updated EVs, Skoda isn’t going electric-only. Quite the opposite as ICE models will remain a mainstay of their lineup.
Skoda said modern internal combustion engines have a key role to play and they’ll “continuously optimize” them to improve efficiency. The company went on to say they’re taking over development of the EA211 engine family from Volkswagen and ICE power will ensure “individual mobility across all markets as the transition to e-mobility progresses at different speeds.”
We’ll see ICE engines in the new Superb and Kodiaq, which will be launched this fall. They’ll be offered with the brand’s “most advanced petrol and diesel engines” as well as a plug-in hybrid powertrain.
The Octavia, Kamiq, and Scala will be “refreshed in the near future.” Skoda didn’t say much about them, but noted the Kamiq and Scala highlight their focus on “affordable individual mobility for a wide range of customers.” The Kamiq and Scala are due out this year, while the updated Octavia will arrive in 2024.
Skoda will invest a total of $6.1 (£4.9 / €5.6) billion into e-mobility by 2027 and Chairman Klaus Zellmer remarked, “With six new all-electric models across all segments by 2026, Skoda Auto is moving even faster towards sustainable, electric individual mobility.” He added, “Together with our new and highly efficient conventional and hybrid-powered models, we are offering the best of both worlds – meeting our existing and new customers’ needs around the globe in this time of transition.”
