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The agreement signed on 28 March 1991, which brought Škoda Auto into the Volkswagen Group, marked the beginning of a new era for the Mladá Boleslav-based carmaker. Backed by major investments, shared technologies and coordinated development, Škoda has grown into a successful global player active in around 100 markets worldwide. As part of the Volkswagen Group’s Brand Group Core, the brand is helping to make battery-electric mobility more accessible and will double its BEV portfolio by the end of this year with the Epiq and Peaq. At the same time, Škoda has expanded its role as a component manufacturer, supplying engines and transmissions to other Group brands and becoming the Volkswagen Group’s largest producer of BEV battery systems.

“Thirty-five years ago, joining the Volkswagen Group marked the beginning of a remarkable Czech–German success story. Škoda Auto has transformed into a strong, global brand – rooted in its identity, driven by ingenuity, and defined by a clear ‘can do’ attitude. Being part of the Volkswagen Group and the Brand Group Core gives us a powerful foundation to grow and compete. It allows us to benefit from scale, making us faster, more efficient, and better positioned to deliver outstanding value and a broad choice of powertrains to our customers.
Škoda has built a distinct and resilient role within the Group. We are growing successfully in more than 100 markets, with India as a strong second pillar, and we are contributing as a key component hub – supplying engines, transmissions, and today leading in the production of BEV battery systems. Now we are accelerating our electric transformation. With upcoming models like Epiq and Peaq, we are expanding our portfolio and making electromobility more accessible – true to our mission within the Brand Group Core.
This success is built on strong collaboration across the Group, within our company, and with our partners. I want to thank our employees and our trade union partner KOVO for their constructive and reliable cooperation over many years. Together, we combine scale with identity, efficiency with creativity, and tradition with innovation – giving us confidence for the future.”

Klaus Zellmer, CEO of Škoda Auto

Škoda Favorit sparked Volkswagen’s interest
The first contacts between Škoda Auto and the Volkswagen Group can be traced back to the 1970s. However, the real catalyst for closer ties between the two carmakers was the development and production of the new Škoda Favorit, introduced in 1987. During talks on potential cooperation and the use of selected components, including powertrains, a Favorit prototype was tested in Wolfsburg. This exchange established important relationships: the highly skilled Škoda specialists made a lasting impression thanks to their ability to respond flexibly to complex development and engineering challenges.

After the fall of the communist regime in Czechoslovakia in November 1989, it became clear that Škoda needed a strong strategic partner to compete in the global market. Annual production capacity stood at around 200,000 vehicles, and the portfolio comprised just two models: the Škoda Favorit and the Forman estate. During the privatisation of the state-owned carmaker, Volkswagen emerged as one of the leading candidates among 24 potential partners. The agreement establishing a joint venture between the Czech government and the Volkswagen Group was signed on 28 March 1991 by Minister of Industry Jan Vrba and Volkswagen Chairman Carl Hahn. After the Volkswagen Group had fulfilled its contractually agreed commitments, it acquired an initial 31 per cent stake in Škoda Auto on 16 April 1991, which was subsequently increased to 100 per cent by 30 May 2000.

Expanding the model portfolio and production capacity to support international growth
Škoda Auto’s development over the following decades was underpinned by an extensive investment programme worth several hundred billion Czech crowns, as well as close coordination with other Group brands. This enabled the company to evolve into an internationally successful car manufacturer with expanding production capacity, a broad model portfolio and access to international markets.
In 2025, Škoda became the third best-selling brand in Europe, delivering more than 1,040,000 vehicles to customers. Alongside its three production plants in the Czech Republic, Škoda today operates production facilities in Slovakia, Kazakhstan and India, mostly through Group partnerships, and manufactures vehicles in Vietnam and Ukraine in cooperation with local partners. With a special focus on India, Škoda is establishing the subcontinent as a strong second pillar alongside Europe, achieving record deliveries there in 2025, driven by its locally developed model line-up: Kushaq, Slavia and, in particular, the Škoda Kylaq. In addition, the company started production in Vietnam and expanded its presence in the Middle East with market entries in Oman and Saudi Arabia.

Driving electric mobility
By the end of this year, Škoda will double its all-electric portfolio with the seven-seater Peaq and the urban crossover Epiq, offering customers even more choice. As part of the Volkswagen Group’s Electric Urban Car Family, the Epiq will help make electric mobility more accessible while leveraging synergies across the Group.
In addition, Škoda is a key component supplier within the Volkswagen Group. With the recent opening of its new battery production facility in Mladá Boleslav, Škoda has become the Volkswagen Group’s largest manufacturer of BEV battery systems. The €205 million investment is part of the Group’s overall battery strategy and supports the faster rollout of new technologies in close cooperation with the Volkswagen Group Technology Center of Excellence Battery.

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Škoda’s Elroq and Enyaq electric model lines are highly popular with customers, ranking second and seventh respectively among Europe’s best-selling electric vehicles in 2025. Building on that success, Škoda Auto is introducing updates for both models with a rollout scheduled for mid-2026.

In 2025, the Škoda Elroq ranked as Europe’s second best-selling electric vehicle, with over 95,300 deliveries and topped EV sales in April, July, and October. It also won the German Car of the Year award 2026 (GCOTY 2026) and placed second place in European Car of The Year 2026. The Elroq leads the EV market in the Czech Republic, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Slovakia, and is among the top three electric vehicles in Austria, Finland, and Switzerland. The larger Enyaq was Europe’s seventh best-selling electric vehicle in 2025, with over 79,600 vehicles delivered.

Infotainment and connectivity
For the upcoming model year, the Elroq and Enyaq models are debuting an upgraded Android-based infotainment system, bringing a new look and feel, a redesigned home screen, grid layout, favourites, and search function, along with enhanced personalisation options for an improved, more intuitive experience. The next-generation infotainment concept forms part of an upgraded onboard platform introduced with the latest production run, making these advancements exclusive to newly produced vehicles. A new in-car app store will make additional applications available directly via the infotainment system, including Škoda apps and selected third-party apps such as Spotify and YouTube, along with a number of apps from categories such as audio and video streaming, casual gaming, news, weather and more¹.

Digital key
For the first time, Škoda vehicles will also feature a digital key². Once the phone has been paired with the vehicle and set up in the MyŠkoda app, users can lock, unlock, and start the vehicle with their smartphone. Once initialised in the MyŠkoda app, they can share access with others (such as family members) via the smartphone’s built-in wallet app.

Powerpass and Plug & Charge news
Powerpass, Škoda’s own charging service, is now integrated directly into the navigation system, showing charging-station ratings and prices and enabling charging authorisation straight from the navigation screen. Search filters include 20 selected providers, charging power, and availability. Users can create lists of preferred CPOs (charging point operators) and those they want to avoid. As of now, 1,000,000 public charging points across 28 European countries are accessible via Powerpass. The vehicle’s maps now also offer Google Online Search, Satellite Maps and an overview of POIs (points of interest) along the route. Plug & Charge will also enable authorisation with compatible home wallboxes.

Detailed driving data in the MyŠkoda app
MyŠkoda now provides driving data, including energy consumption, to complement the charging overview and history. Laura, the digital companion, supports EV route planning by combining various Google POI categories (such as restaurants, cafés, hotels, supermarkets, and tourist attractions) with the necessary charging stopovers. Guidance can be started, stopped, or edited from the in-car navigation. Favourites and recent destination lists are synchronised between MyŠkoda and the vehicle.

V2L and one-pedal driving
Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) enables the vehicle to power external devices connected via a charging-port adapter or a 230 V luggage-compartment socket – for camping equipment, power tools, and e-bikes. Enhanced one-pedal driving now offers two recuperation levels for regenerative braking in B mode, allowing deceleration to a complete standstill when the accelerator pedal is released. The levels are set via the infotainment system or the steering wheel paddles.

New Simply Clever solutions
The model-year changes to the Elroq and Enyaq include a 21-litre frunk under the bonnet, which will be fitted with gas struts for easier access. The ventilated Phone Box will support the Qi2 Magnetic Power Profile for wireless charging up to 25 W (intended for the iPhone 12 and newer and compatible devices), with USB‑C ports continuing to offer up to 45 W front and rear. At the same time, Škoda Auto brings Simply Clever features into the digital world with the new infotainment Tips app. It helps users discover vehicle features through short guidance, notifications and videos about functions they have not yet tried.

Travel Assist 3.0 to enhance everyday driving support
Travel Assist 3.0, extensively updated new radars and sensors, and expanded online services deliver more precise lane guidance, smoother speed control, and broader safety functions. All sensors have been upgraded at hardware or software level to support more stable data collection for assists. Assisted Lane Change has been further refined and Emergency Assist with automatic lane changing on motorways can manoeuvre to the hard shoulder if the driver fails to respond.

Interior camera, new radars, and upgraded exterior lighting management
New corner radars in the front and rear bumpers improve Crossroad Assist at complex junctions with limited visibility, detecting cars, motorcycles, cycles, and e-scooters approaching from the side. A new interior camera in the rear-view mirror housing enables better attention and fatigue monitoring via eye-tracking. The exterior lighting management adds an intermediate level for low-light daytime conditions (e.g. heavy clouds, dawn, or dusk), where the taillights are activated alongside the daytime running lights.

LFP batteries for entry variants
The Škoda Elroq 60 and Enyaq 60 models will be equipped with LFP battery technology following the upcoming model year changes. This solution offers several benefits, especially for more affordable versions of electric vehicles – it is cost effective, provides a long cycle lifespan, and allows for everyday charging flexibility that suits typical user patterns and urban mobility. The newly opened LFP (cell‑to‑pack) battery production line in Mladá Boleslav, operational from the end of February 2026, supplying high‑voltage batteries for future Škoda electric models and other electric vehicles across multiple VW Group brands, makes the plant the largest producer of BEV battery systems within the Volkswagen Group.

The Škoda Elroq’s track record
This compact electric SUV exceeded expectations in its first full year on the market in 2025: more than 112,000 units were produced and over 150,000 orders were recorded, with the Elroq 85 accounting for more than half of orders. The Elroq leads EV markets in the Czech Republic, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Slovakia and ranks in the top three in Austria, Finland, and Switzerland. In January 2026, the Elroq became the best selling electric model in Europe, surpassing 8,000 units sold, and gained strong momentum in Germany as the best-selling EV in January and February 2026.

The Škoda Enyaq
The brand’s electric flagship, the Enyaq, is performing strongly in European sales and is the seventh best-selling EV in Europe. The largest markets for the Enyaq model range are Germany, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. Since production began in 2020, a total of more than 300,000 Enyaq and Enyaq Coupe models have been delivered to customers.

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1 In Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia, the full operation of these services currently requires connecting the vehicle’s Wi Fi to an external mobile hotspot, such as one generated via a mobile phone.
2 Availability of the Digital Key feature depends on active Škoda Connect services
3 Maximum charging power and Charging time (from 10% to 80%)3. The actual charging performance can vary between charging stations even at the same kW rating. It depends on factors such as maximum charging current, ambient and battery temperature, battery state of charge and ageing, as well as the condition and load of the charging station and infrastructure. The stated maximum power is measured under WLTP conditions at around 23 °C and a battery state of charge of at least five percent. Changes in these conditions may lead to different charging performance.
4 The maximum power is determined in accordance with UN-GTR.21. The maximum power is available when the high-voltage battery is at its highest possible state of charge (SoC) and operating within its optimal temperature range. The power available varies according to the driving scenario and is influenced by factors including the battery’s temperature, SoC, and physical ageing.

In 2025, the Škoda Auto Group delivered another record year. Building on the strong performance of 2024, the Czech car manufacturer posted an all-time high revenue of €30.1 billion (+8.3%), an operating profit of €2.5 billion (+8.6%), and a robust return on sales of 8.3%. Additionally, the company significantly increased its net cash flow to a new record high of €2.3 billion (+14.9%). Worldwide deliveries to customers rose to 1,043,900 units (+12.7%), surpassing the one-million mark for the first time in six years. In Europe (EU27+4), Škoda ranked third overall and fourth among EV manufacturers, while recording the fastest year-on-year growth in registrations among the Top 10 brands. International expansion also accelerated, with record deliveries in India, the launch of production in Vietnam, a strengthened position across ASEAN and the Middle East, and growth in Türkiye and Morocco. In 2026, Škoda will continue to electrify its line-up by doubling its fully electric portfolio with the new Epiq and Peaq models. These exceptional results take centre stage in our Annual Performance video, highlighting the key milestones, momentum and ambitions that drive Škoda Auto’s continued success.

“Škoda Auto again proved in 2025 that we can sustain profitable growth based on a robust business model and a clear customer focus. In our 130th anniversary year, we achieved the highest revenue, operating profit and net cash flow in the company’s history, exceeded one million vehicles delivered, and, for the first time, ranked among the three best-selling brands in Europe – our core home market, while doubling sales in our aspirational growth market, India. Our success in Europe was underpinned by an unrivalled 9.6% year-on-year increase in registrations – the strongest growth among the Top 10 car manufacturers in Europe. Despite challenging market conditions, it is clear that our customer focus is the right foundation for our strategy, and that we are meeting customers’ needs, as shown by our success in India and other regions. We are deeply grateful to our customers for their trust and loyalty, which inspire us to continue delivering accessible and innovative mobility. My thanks also go to all Škodians and the KOVO trade union, as well as to our suppliers, dealers and business partners. Looking ahead, I am confident we can maintain and build on these accomplishments, helped by two important new electric vehicles to be unveiled this year. The Epiq and Peaq will make a strong contribution to sustaining the success of Škoda Auto.”

Klaus Zellmer, CEO of Škoda Auto

“Our financial results underline that Škoda Auto is operating from a position of strength. With one of the highest returns among high-volume brands and a strong net cash flow, we have the financial stability required to steer the company confidently through demanding conditions and to invest in strategically relevant products and services. Through our Next Level Efficiency+ programme and accelerated digitalisation – including the targeted use of AI in development, production, procurement, customer services, and administration – we are further improving operational efficiency and strengthening Škoda Auto’s long-term resilience.“

Holger Peters, Škoda Auto Board Member for Finance, IT, and Legal Affairs

“2025 again demonstrated the strength of our brand. We offer true freedom of choice across models, body styles, and powertrains – and this resonates with our customers. Globally, we delivered 12.7% more cars to customers than in 2024. We strengthened our position as Europe’s third best-selling car brand and we ranked fourth among EV manufacturers – driven by strong demand for the Elroq and the Enyaq family. The Elroq finished as the second best-selling EV in the region overall. With our compact all-electric SUV, we have also managed to win new customers for the Volkswagen Group, further expanding our electric footprint. With more than 1,200 retail sites already updated to our new corporate identity and two all-new electric models, the Epiq and Peaq, arriving this year, we are expanding our line-up significantly and making electric mobility accessible to entirely new customer groups.”

Martin Jahn, Škoda Auto Board Member for Sales and Marketing

Best financial results in the company’s history: a solid foundation for the future
In a challenging global environment, the Czech carmaker demonstrated the resilience of its business model. In 2025, it achieved record financial results, with an all-time high revenue of €30.1 billion (2024: €27.8 billion; +8.3%) and an operating profit of €2.5 billion (2024: €2.3 billion; +8.6%). Return on sales remained at a robust 8.3%, unchanged from 2024. Net cash flow rose to an all-time high of €2.3 billion (2024: €2 billion; +14.9%), underscoring the company’s financial stability.

These results were driven by the brand’s most extensive and modernised model portfolio to date, which continued to attract strong global customer demand. Additional momentum came from an improved sales mix, as well as further efficiency gains delivered through the Next Level Efficiency+ programme, including cost optimisation and synergies within the Brand Group Core. Together, these factors reinforce the financial base for Škoda Auto’s ongoing transformation and provide long-term stability as the company accelerates its shift towards electric mobility.

2025 milestones: one million deliveries worldwide; fastest-growing Top 10 brand in Europe
Škoda Auto recorded a significant increase in customer demand in 2025, delivering 1,043,900 vehicles worldwide (+12.7%) and surpassing the one-million mark for the first time in six years. Growth was supported by strong performance across key markets, including Germany, the Czech Republic, the United Kingdom, India and Poland.

In Europe (EU27+4), Škoda ranked third overall and fourth among EV manufacturers. It also recorded the fastest year-on-year growth among the Top 10 brands, with 840,295 registrations (+9.6%).

The Škoda Octavia remained the brand’s best-selling model. The current fourth generation has been on the market since 2020 and has now exceeded one million units sold. In 2025, it was followed in deliveries by the Kodiaq, Kamiq and Fabia.

Electrified models drive performance: Elroq was the second best-selling BEV in Europe
Electrified vehicles played a key role in Škoda’s 2025 performance. Deliveries to customers more than doubled year on year to 218,700 units (+117.5%), comprising 174,900 BEVs and 43,800 PHEVs. In Europe (EU27+4), BEVs and PHEVs accounted for 25.7% of all Škoda deliveries (+116.5%), meaning one in four vehicles was sold with a plug.

The Elroq became the second best-selling electric car in Europe and topped the BEV rankings in the Czech Republic, Denmark, the Netherlands and Slovakia, while placing in the top three in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The larger Enyaq ranked seventh in Europe and reached podium positions in the Czech Republic, Finland, Austria, Slovakia and Switzerland. In the first half of this year, Škoda will unveil the new fully electric Epiq, followed by the seven-seater Peaq, doubling the brand’s all-electric portfolio in 2026. By adding these two models, Škoda will round off its electric line-up at both ends and make electric mobility more accessible and attractive to new customer groups.

Progress in internationalisation: Vietnam production launched, India sales almost doubled
A pivotal step in Škoda Auto’s international development in 2025 was the start of production of the Kushaq and Slavia in Vietnam with local partner Thanh Cong Group. Deliveries in India almost doubled, and Škoda also recorded significant growth in Türkiye (45,100 vehicles delivered, +6.8%) and North Africa, with deliveries increasing in Morocco (6,000; +37.1%) and Egypt (5,300; +32.9%). The brand also strengthened its presence in the Middle East by entering the markets of Oman and Saudi Arabia.

India is a core element of Škoda’s internationalisation strategy and is developing into an increasingly important second pillar outside the European home market. The Czech car manufacturer posted record deliveries of 70,600 vehicles (+96.1%) there, driven mainly by strong demand for the locally built Kylaq SUV in the popular sub-4-metre segment. India and Vietnam are strategic priority markets for Škoda’s planned expansion in the ASEAN region. Additionally, they help to leverage existing sales capacity in Australia and New Zealand.

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The Škoda Museum is continuing to expand its exhibition offering with another attractive depository space now open to the public. Following the first phase, ‘Sleeping Beauties’, which opened in December 2025, the second hall, named ‘Concepts Unmasked’, is now opening its doors to visitors. Here, Škoda Auto presents concepts, design studies and prototypes from the late 1950s to the present day. Visits are available by prior reservation and as part of a guided tour. Together, the two depositories add more than 50 attractive exhibits to the main Škoda Museum exhibition.

Set within the unique atmosphere of a historic factory hall dating back to 1913, the Škoda Museum has opened a new depository named ‘Concepts Unmasked’. Škoda is thus giving visitors the opportunity to look behind the curtain of history and opening up another part of its collection to the public. The newly accessible hall is home to 31 concepts, studies and prototypes, all united by the ambition to shape the future design and technical direction of the Czech car manufacturer. With its modern “garage-style” exhibition concept, the newly opened hall naturally follows on from the existing ‘Sleeping Beauties’ space. Together, they form a separate visitor circuit, which can be explored with a guide and by prior reservation. Each exhibit is accompanied by a short description, while further details are available by scanning a QR code. As with the museum’s main exhibition, the display in the new depository will also be refreshed from time to time.

The Škoda Museum in Mladá Boleslav takes visitors through more than130 years of the company’s history, from the earliest Laurin & Klement vehicles to current models and design studies. The museum opened in 1995 in the original factory buildings and underwent a complete refurbishment in 2012. The museum’s exhibitions cover 1,800 m² and include not only historic vehicles, but also prototypes, motorsport specials and motorcycles. The oldest exhibit is an 1899 Slavia bicycle. A visit to the museum can also be combined with a tour of Škoda’s production plant in Mladá Boleslav, or the plants in Vrchlabí and Kvasiny, as well as a trip to Ferdinand Porsche’s Birth House in Liberec-Vratislavice.

Photographs of all exhibits on display in the newly opened ‘Concepts Unmasked’ depository are available to download free of charge from Škoda Storyboard.

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Škoda is investing €205 million in the expansion of battery production in Mladá Boleslav, becoming the largest producer of BEV battery systems in the Volkswagen Group. This opening is part of the Volkswagen Group’s overall battery strategy, which balances in-house and third-party battery cell and system supply to achieve maximum flexibility and continuous access to innovations, technologies and supply chains. At the same time, Škoda’s main plant is now the first Volkswagen Group site in Europe to produce cell-to-pack battery systems for use in high-volume electric vehicles. A daily output of more than 1,100 cell-to-pack battery systems and up to 335,000 units a year will accelerate the rollout of new technologies in close collaboration with the Volkswagen Group Technology Center of Excellence Battery.

“With this investment, Škoda becomes the largest producer of BEV battery systems within the Volkswagen Group and a central pillar of our electrification strategy. The plant in Mladá Boleslav operates at true industrial scale and reinforces the European battery value chain. Škoda’s expertise, efficiency and unique spirit make it a key driver of our Brand Group Core Transformation.”

Thomas Schäfer, Volkswagen Brand CEO

“This marks a major milestone for Škoda Auto and our commitment to decarbonising the entire value chain. Reducing emissions goes far beyond the vehicle itself – it includes sourcing, production and energy use. With the opening of our new battery system assembly line, we are localising battery production at scale, strengthening a more resilient and competitive European value chain, and making electric mobility more accessible. As part of the Brand Group Core, we are proud to contribute our industrial strength and expertise to a powerful alliance of volume brands shaping the future of sustainable mobility. We are grateful to the Volkswagen Group for the trust placed in us to deliver up to 335,000 battery systems annually for electrified drivetrains across the Group. At the same time, we are doubling our Škoda BEV portfolio and transitioning our sites to greener energy, including converting our central power plant from coal to biomass, which will reduce emissions by around 274,000 tonnes of CO₂ by 2027. By building expertise in high-volume battery production and accelerating electrification, we are taking responsibility contributing to a sustainable future for Škoda Auto, the Czech Republic and Europe as a whole.”

Klaus Zellmer, CEO of Škoda Auto

“Having produced approximately 1,4 million battery systems in Mladá Boleslav since 2019, the launch of cell-to-pack battery system production in Mladá Boleslav is the next step in bringing an important part of the production process in-house. Around 84% automation, 131 industrial robots and a cycle time of 60 seconds per battery system ensure a high daily output of consistently high quality. We help secure the supply of state-of-the-art battery systems ‘made in Europe’ for volume models across the Brand Group Core. This is strong recognition of our team’s effort and expertise, and a long-term commitment to the Czech Republic as a European hub for automotive manufacturing.”

Andreas Dick, Škoda Auto Board Member for Production and Logistics

Today’s opening strengthens both Škoda’s role as a component manufacturer within the Brand Group Core and the position of the Czech Republic as an automotive manufacturing location, with Škoda as a core driver of electromobility in Europe. The opening ceremony is attended by Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš, Minister of Industry and Trade Karel Havlíček, Chair of the Škoda Supervisory Board, Member of the Board of Management of Volkswagen Group and Volkswagen Brand CEO Thomas Schäfer, as well as members of the Škoda Auto Board.

Mladá Boleslav becomes the first Volkswagen Group site in Europe to produce cell-to-pack battery systems
With this expansion, the Czech car manufacturer becomes the largest producer of BEV battery systems in the Volkswagen Group and a major driver of electromobility in Europe. The cell-to-pack battery produced in the new battery production hall is designed for use in high-volume BEV models and stands out for its durability, simplified manufacturing and cost efficiency.

By fully insourcing the cell-to-pack process, using standardised cells and adopting LFP chemistry, among other measures, Škoda has achieved a 30% reduction in battery product costs compared with current MEB batteries.

Škoda will produce more than 1,100 cell-to-pack battery systems per day and up to 335,000 units per year for Škoda models and vehicles from other Group brands across several segments. The Center of Excellence Battery, which is responsible for developing and industrialising battery systems within Volkswagen Group Technology, works closely with the Czech car manufacturer and other brands to localise the battery value chain in Europe, strengthening the Volkswagen Group’s control over a key component. The expansion further underlines Škoda’s important role as a reliable component manufacturer within the Brand Group Core and will, in future, enable the company to produce up to 200,000 electric vehicles annually at its main plant.

Clear commitment to the Czech Republic as an automotive manufacturing location
Škoda Auto is investing €205 million in the new 55,000 m² facility, which was built in less than one year. The production hall, with a cycle time of 60 seconds, features an automation rate of 84% and 131 robots, and also serves as a competence centre. It introduces innovative manufacturing techniques covering the full process, from cell handling and preparation to stacking, precision welding and final assembly.

Škoda Auto’s production teams have built substantial operational expertise in battery manufacturing since 2019, when the car manufacturer began producing battery systems for its electrified vehicles and for models from other Volkswagen Group brands. The expansion reflects and recognises the workforce’s proven skills and experience: the company has retrained or newly hired 600 people for new qualifications and roles. This underlines Škoda’s contribution to shaping the transformation responsibly and safeguarding the Czech Republic’s position as a European automotive manufacturing hub in the long term.

Doubling the BEV line-up, affordable entry-level mobility and greater freedom of choice
In 2025, Škoda more than doubled its BEV deliveries and became the fourth best-selling BEV brand in its core market, Europe. This progress was driven mainly by the Elroq, which ranked as the second best-selling BEV model in the region. In 2026, the company will accelerate electrification further by doubling its all-electric portfolio: the Epiq will bring affordable electromobility to the entry-level segment, while the Peaq will complete the upper end of the electric range, giving customers even more freedom of choice across segments.

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