Škoda Auto achieves strong H1, record EVs, 2nd in Europe

Plug-in hybrid deliveries also increased 11.8% to 24,100 vehicles. As a result, more than one in four Škoda customers in Europe chose an electrified vehicle. The recently introduced all-electric Epiq and Peaq double Škoda’s electric portfolio and offer further growth potential, with more than 30,000 orders received across the two models. Škoda Auto’s revenue rose 6.3% to €16.0 billion, operating profit increased 6.3% to €1.4 billion, return on sales remained at a very solid 8.5%, and net cash flow rose 14.3% to €1.7 billion. These results were supported by higher sales volumes, strict cost discipline and the effective use of synergies within the Volkswagen Group and Brand Group Core.

Klaus Zellmer, CEO of Škoda Auto, says:

“Our first-half results powerfully demonstrate that Škoda Auto is delivering what matters: products that resonate with customers, sustainable growth, and strong profitability. We increased our market share in Europe, continued to grow globally, and further improved our financial performance in a demanding environment. This success is built on listening to our customers, offering the right products at the right time, and continuously improving the efficiency of our business through our Next Level Efficiency+ programme. I would like to thank our customers, employees, suppliers, dealer partners, and the KOVO Trade Union for their support of our brand. Success is a team effort, and they are the people who make these achievements possible.”

Martin Jahn, Škoda Auto Board Member for Sales and Marketing, says:

“Customer demand for our fully electric vehicle portfolio continues to grow across our markets. The strong initial response to the Epiq and Peaq, with more than 30,000 orders received for the two models to date, underlines the appeal of these latest additions to our range. This contributed to vehicle deliveries to customers growing by 9.1% year on year. Thanks to the outstanding performance of the Enyaq and Elroq, Škoda became the fourth-best-selling BEV brand in Europe and the second-best-selling European brand overall. At the same time, our focus on customer experience, high-quality aftersales services and the commitment of our retail network continue to play an important role in sustaining this momentum.”

Škoda grows worldwide, ranking as Europe’s second-best-selling brand

Škoda Auto delivered 555,700 vehicles to customers worldwide between January and June, up 9.1% year on year. In Europe (EU27+4), Škoda remained the second-best-selling brand, retaining the position it held after the first quarter. ACEA registration figures also confirm its strong performance: with 457,663 vehicles registered, Škoda significantly outperformed the overall market. Deliveries in Germany reached a record 120,400, up 19.6% year on year, making Škoda the country’s second-best-selling brand. Deliveries also increased in several other major markets, including the Czech Republic (48,900; +6.9%); the United Kingdom (46,600; +6.6%); India (35,700; +7.4%); and Poland (34,500; +14.2%). Škoda also recorded substantial growth in France (+9,3%), Italy (+10,7%), Austria (+16,6%) and Spain (+9,5%).

Continued strong demand for the Elroq and Enyaq: electric vehicle deliveries up almost 50%

Demand for electric vehicles continued to grow in the first half of the year. A total of 132,300 electrified vehicles – BEVs and PHEVs – were delivered to customers worldwide, with the BEV line-up making a major contribution to Škoda’s success. Deliveries of the fully electric Elroq and Enyaq rose 48.3% to a record 108,200 vehicles. Plug-in hybrid deliveries also increased 11.8% to 24,100 vehicles. In Europe (EU27+4), electrified models accounted for 27.7% of total deliveries, meaning that more than one in four Škoda cars were delivered with a plug.

The Elroq is the third-best-selling electric car in Europe (EU27+4). It leads the electric vehicle market in Germany and Denmark, ranks second in the Czech Republic and is among the top three in Austria, Estonia, Switzerland and the Netherlands. Global deliveries reached 59,900 vehicles, making it the fifth-best-selling Škoda model overall. The Enyaq attracted 48,300 customers worldwide. In Europe, it ranked fourth among the best-selling BEV models, taking the top position in the Czech Republic and ranking among the top three in Austria, Estonia, Slovakia, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. Together, these results make Škoda the fourth-best-selling BEV brand in Europe. The Octavia remains Škoda’s best-selling model, with 96,500 vehicles delivered (-1.0%). It was followed by the Kodiaq (74,600; +15.2%); the Kamiq (65,400; +1.9%); and the Fabia (61,900; +2.5%).

Škoda doubles its electric portfolio with the Epiq and Peaq

Škoda continued to expand its electric vehicle range in the first half of the year on the upper and lower end and is thus accelerating electrification in Europe, making it even more accessible for larger customer groups. Following the Epiq’s world premiere in May, series production began at the Volkswagen Navarra plant in Pamplona, Spain. Meanwhile, the transfer of additional Octavia Combi production to Kvasiny frees up capacity at the company’s main plant in Mladá Boleslav for the fully electric Peaq flagship. Škoda Auto now offers 14 models in total.

Škoda Auto records further growth in India and North Africa

Škoda Auto further strengthened its position in India. Deliveries rose 7.4% to 35,700 vehicles, reinforcing India’s strategic importance as the brand’s fourth-largest market. Škoda Auto also achieved growth in North Africa: deliveries rose 7.8% to 3,300 vehicles in Morocco, 62.0% to 3,300 in Egypt and 23.6% to 900 in Tunisia.

^* Škoda Auto Group comprises Škoda Auto a.s, Škoda Auto Slovensko s.r.o., Škoda Auto Deutschland GmbH, Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt. Ltd.

^** Percentage deviations are calculated from non-rounded figures.

^*** Comprises production within the Škoda Auto Group, excluding production at the partner assembly plant in Slovakia but including other Group brands such as SEAT/Cupra, Volkswagen and Audi; vehicle production excludes partial and complete kits.

^**** Comprises Škoda Auto Group sales to distribution companies, including other Group brands including Seat/Cupra, VW, Audi, Porsche, Bentley and Lamborghini.