Skoda Octavia Electric is in the Works, with a Range of 600 Kilometers Expected

The Skoda Octavia EV will most likely be built on Volkswagen's upcoming SSP EV architecture.

Skoda Octavia Electric is in the Works, with a Range of 600 Kilometers Expected
Skoda Octavia Electric

According to a recent report, Skoda will launch an all-electric version of its Octavia sedan in India. Work on the electric vehicle has already begun, and it will be included in Skoda's EV lineup after 2025. According to what we know so far about the electric sedan, the Octavia EV will have a range of about 600km when it debuts.

According to Autocar India, Skoda has begun work on an all-electric version of the Octavia, which will be launched in India later this decade. The electric Octavia is not expected to use the Volkswagen MEB platform, which currently powers the group's EV lineup, including models such as the Volkswagen ID 3 and Volkswagen ID 4. Instead, it will most likely be based on the VW Group's upcoming Scalable Systems Platform (SSP) architecture for electric vehicles, which is intended to serve as a "unified architecture for the entire product portfolio."

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Since VW will debut an SSP-based vehicle in 2026, the reported launch date of the Skoda Octavia EV coincides with it, implying that the platform will be used in the electric sedan. Once available for purchase, the Octavia EV will most likely be part of Skoda's large EV portfolio in India, as the company aims to generate 70% of its profits from EV sales by 2030.

The Skoda Enyaq iV, another all-electric compact SUV modeled after the Skoda Fabia, and a crossover EV are expected to be part of this lineup. According to Autocar India, all of these EVs will be available for purchase by 2026.

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Skoda Octavia EV: Features and Specifications

In terms of Skoda's electric version, the report suggests that the Octavia EV may have a WLTP range of around 600km. This is most likely enabled by a "more advanced version" of Skoda's new 89kWh battery. This improved battery is expected to make its debut between 2024 and 2025.

If used in the Octavia EV, the Skoda battery will be capable of supporting a charging rate of up to 200kW. It will power two front motors on the standard Octavia EV, while a more powerful version may have four motors, one on each wheel.

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However, before the Octavia EV goes on sale in India, Skoda may introduce an upgraded, hybrid version of the sedan. With its plug-in hybrid capability, the Octavia RS iV is expected to fill this gap sometime next year, assisting Skoda in its transition to pure EVs for future models.