Skoda lately revealed strategies to present three electric cars by 2026 and also CEO Klaus Zellmer has disclosed they’ll have an extra distinctive style.

Talking to Handelsblatt, Zellmer stated “Skoda has actually never been so strict with its very own style language” and also “the adjustment, particularly with the electric models, will clearly show that.” He took place to say future versions will “express down-to-earthness and honesty,” but will not be extremely focused on innovation.

Technology problems have actually been triggering troubles at Volkswagen as well as it shows up Skoda aspires to prevent the very same blunders. Particularly, Zellmer stated Skoda will certainly be “much more traditional in its digital presence” as it doesn’t desire consumers to really feel overloaded.

Additionally: Skoda To Unveil Fabia, Karoq, And Kodiaq-Sized EVs By 2026, Plus More ICE-Powered Models

Getting back to the upcoming EVs, one of the models is slated to be a Fabia-sized hatchback that trips on the MEB platform. Handelsblatt reports it can cost less than EUR25,000 ($26,311/ ₤ 21,489), which would make it around EUR10,000 ($10,524/ ₤ 8,595) cheaper than the MINI Cooper SE and also Renault Zoe.

Skoda has formerly said the various other two models will be a Karoq-sized small crossover and also a large seven-seat crossover that was previewed by the Vision 7S principle. The latter included an 89 kWh battery pack that made it possible for the model to traverse 373 miles (600 kilometres) in the WLTP cycle.

Regardless of the focus on EVs, Zellmer stated the business isn’t all set to quit on ICE-powered designs as “clients will certainly choose just how the marketplace establishes.” Nevertheless, with the European Union set to prohibit the sale of new ICE versions in 2035, the writing is already on the wall.

In the meanwhile, Skoda will present the next-generation Superb as well as Kodiaq next year. They’ll be joined by a brand-new Octavia in 2024.