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SAVWIPL has crossed two million locally built vehicles, powered by strong sales, an India-focused platform strategy and rising exports across global markets

Skoda Auto India, part of the Volkswagen group, is evaluating the launch of electric car in the country with localised supplier base, an official said on Wednesday. The company plans to enter the fast-growing Indian electric car market by 2027-28, according to the official. Skoda has a global portfolio of electric cars positioned in the premium segment. "We are evaluating to launch the electric car in India during 2027-28 after setting up a localised supplier base. By this time, we will get the time to set up the supplier base, and the charging infrastructure would also develop", brand director of Skoda Auto India Ashis Gupta told reporters here. He said that the electric car industry comprises 10 per cent to 12 per cent of the total segment and is growing very fast. By 2027-28, the right policy framework for electric cars would also be in place, Gupta said. With four models in India, three sedans and one in the small SUV segment, Skoda Auto India has a market share of 1.7 per cent

Skoda Auto India will reintroduce its high-end Octavia RS as a fully built import next month, with limited units and pre-bookings starting October 6 alongside network expansion

Czech automaker Skoda Auto is gearing up to ride the 'growth train' in India, developing the country as a 'second pillar' to stand to avoid over-reliance on Europe in future, according to its CEO Klauss Zellmer. The company, which is driving the Volkswagen Group's business in India, is preparing for a "big game" in the battery electric vehicles segment in the country by fully localising the 'CMP21' platform that has been engineered and developed in China, besides looking to bring another small EV, Zellmer told PTI here. "Skoda, we're very strong in Europe. We're now number three in Europe. Our growth path is humbly impressive... We're making good money. We're a very profitable company. We're one of the most profitable volume car manufacturers in the world, but we depend very much on Europe, and to depend just on one region is not a good idea," he said when asked about the plans for the next phase of growth in India. Pointing out how other car companies have "found that out the hard

Currently, the 130 year old company, which has been in India for 25 years, has a 3% market share in the Indian automotive market, including internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles and EVs

Skoda Auto India on Tuesday reported sales of 7,422 units in March. The company, which is marking its 25 years of operation in India, said the sales registered in March was the highest-ever monthly sales by the Skoda brand in India. "The 7,422 cars we sold in March 2025 is a testament to this journey taking shape, and is also the result of sustained planning, efforts and a strategy aimed at democratising European technology on Indian roads," Skoda Auto India Brand Director Petr Janeba said.

Company aiming to almost triple its sales in 2025 to more than 100,000 units, he added

The new Skoda Enyaq shares the family design cues with the recently unveiled Elroq EV and a closer look reveals few details that we already saw on the Skoda Elroq earlier this year

Skoda Auto India on Tuesday announced a price hike of up to 3 per cent across its range of cars, effective January 1. This adjustment is necessitated by rising input and operational costs, ensuring the company continues to deliver premium vehicles and services to its customers, Skoda Auto India said in a statement. The company is a subsidiary of European carmaker Skoda Auto. The price increase will apply to the company's entire portfolio, including the Kushaq, Slavia, Superb, and Kodiaq. "The recently launched Kylaq will remain unaffected by this adjustment until it reaches the milestone of 33,333 bookings, which are fast-filling," the company said.

Plans four EVs for India over next few years

India is emerging as a key manufacturing hub for the Skoda Group that will venture into the Vietnamese market, the Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Ltd said on Wednesday.

Slavia's manufacturing process has a localisation level of up to 95%, says the Czech carmaker

Skoda Auto India on Thursday launched the new version of its premium sedan Octavia with price starting at Rs 25.99 lakh. The fourth-generation Octavia is powered by a 2-litre petrol engine delivering power of 190 PS and returning fuel efficiency of 15.81 km/litre, Skoda Auto India said in a statement. It is available in two variants -- Style priced at Rs 25.99 lakh and Laurin & Klement tagged at Rs 28.99 lakh (ex-showroom India). Skoda Auto India Brand Director Zac Hollis said when Octavia was introduced 20 years ago, it changed the dynamics of the executive sedan segment - "one that continues to offer significant growth potential, catering to a burgeoning class of discerning buyers with a penchant for luxury, as well as the right value proposition". "Having retained its characteristics of design, safety, technology, performance, space and comfort, the allnew Octavia is a compelling combination and will continue to drive Skoda Auto's success in the Indian market," he added. The ..

The company had sold 17,000 cars in 2018, Skoda Auto India Private Limited director (sales, service and marketing) Zac Hollis said

The auto brand is hoping to expand its presence in India with a wider sales network, deeper consumer engagement, and a lighter cost of ownership

The edition, which is powered by 1.6 litre petrol engine, is equipped with essential safety features like dual airbags and anti-lock braking system

Luxury sedan is powered by a new 1.8 litre, 180ps petrol engine and a 2.0 litre 177ps diesel engine