Photo: Skoda
Yes, Skoda now has its own electric vehicle, based on the Octavia estate, and the Czech automaker has begun testing a fleet of ten such cars. The goal with the Octavia Green E Line is not to create a production model, rather to gain the vital experience needed in the field.
“The Octavia Green E Line shows our technological expertise in the field of electric mobility. It is a milestone in our comprehensive sustainability strategy,” says Skoda CEO Winfried Vahland, adding: “Our development work in this field is in close cooperation with Volkswagen Group.”
To create the electric car, Skoda took the Octavia Combi and mated it to a 85 kW electric motor that draws its energy from a 23,5 kWh lithium-ion battery. It’s standard sprint time of 12 seconds isn’t too shabby, but top speed is limited to 135 km/h (84 mph). The battery, which is located under the middle and rear floor panel and in part in the boot, provides enough juice for about 150 kilometers (about 90 miles).
To create the electric car, Skoda took the Octavia Combi and mated it to a 85 kW electric motor that draws its energy from a 23,5 kWh lithium-ion battery. It’s standard sprint time of 12 seconds isn’t too shabby, but top speed is limited to 135 km/h (84 mph). The battery, which is located under the middle and rear floor panel and in part in the boot, provides enough juice for about 150 kilometers (about 90 miles).
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