Skoda Reveals Production Timeline Of Electric Vehicles

Skoda has officially confirmed that it will start producing electric vehicles (EVs) from 2020.

Czech car maker Skoda Auto has announced that it will begin production of electric vehicles (EVs) from 2020 at their Mlada Boleslav plant. Ahead of its electric vehicle, the company will start manufacturing electrical components for plug-in hybrids as of 2019.

With the start of production of electric vehicles and parts, it is indeed a significant step in its strategy of electrifying its products. "Skoda's future will be electric," says CEO Bernhard Maier.

Skoda To Produce Electric Vehicles From 2020 From Its Mlada Boleslav Site

"By 2025, we plan to offer five purely electrically powered models in various segments. We are pleased that the first all-electric Skoda will be built in the Czech Republic. This decision underlines the Group's confidence in the Skoda workforce. This is an important step for the future of the Skoda brand and the Czech Republic as an automotive location."

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Skoda To Produce Electric Vehicles From 2020 From Its Mlada Boleslav Site

Additionally, the plant will also be producing electrical components for plug-in hybrid models of several its parent company, the Volkswagen Group as early as 2019. Skoda also confirmed that its first electric model would be launched in 2019.

Skoda To Produce Electric Vehicles From 2020 From Its Mlada Boleslav Site

The first electric model will be the Superb plug-in hybrid and will be produced in its Kvasiny plant production line after which, its Mlada Boleslav site will commence manufacturing the company's first purely electric battery model in 2020.

Skoda To Produce Electric Vehicles From 2020 From Its Mlada Boleslav Site

Other critical areas of action include digitising products and processes, capturing new markets and developing the company's business areas from traditional automotive engineering to a wide range of mobility services.

Skoda To Produce Electric Vehicles From 2020 From Its Mlada Boleslav Site

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The Czech car manufacturer Skoda has set a timeline to begin production of electric cars, and we can expect these cars to hit the roads by 2020. It is indeed good news for the environment as Skoda has begun the process of transformation to electrification.

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Article Published On: Monday, November 20, 2017, 19:11 [IST]
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