Skoda is adjusting its approach to electric vehicles (EVs) due to slower-than-expected demand, pushing back the launch of new electric models and extending the production of its petrol and diesel cars.
Electric Models Postponed
Skoda had ambitious plans to accelerate the sale of its electric cars, starting with the Elroq.
The company had lined up additional models, including the smaller, more affordable Epiq, a seven-seater SUV, a station wagon, and updated versions of the Enyaq and Enyaq Coupé.
These plans are now being delayed, with a new electric hatchback pushed to 2027 or even 2028.
Skoda's brand manager, Klaus Zellmer, confirmed the postponement in an interview with Autocar.
"To be completely honest: Because the transition to battery electric cars is going slower, we are going through that timeline," he said.
The delay in Skoda’s EV plans means that its petrol and diesel models, including the Fabia, Kamiq, and Scala, will remain in production until at least 2030.
Originally, the company had planned to phase out these models by 2027. Shifting consumer demand has caused Skoda to rethink its strategy.
"We previously said that we would phase them out before 2027," Zellmer added. "We have always said that we must accommodate what the customers want, and not what we think is the right drivetrain."
