Skoda Extends its iV Plug-In Hybrid to the Superb Hatchback
Skoda has expanded its range of Plug-in Hybrids to the Superb hatchback having previously only been available in the estate car, as well as the Octavia and Kodiaq models.
Currently one-in-four superbs purchased are plug-in hybrids and with the introduction of the hatchback variant, that number looks to increase significantly.
Skoda doesn’t quote an EV only range on its website, instead preferring to point out truly eye-opening efficiency figures ranging from 706.2 to 941.6 mpg. That undoubtedly requires very regular and consistent plugging in to get the best from the iV range.
The new Skoda Superb Hatchback doing some DC charging
Topping out at 140 mph, there’s plenty of speed for some Autobahning. And with a combined 272 bhp and 400 Nm of torque from the 1.5 TSi turbo-petrol engine and electric motor, the Superb is punchy, refined and perhaps even a little wafty with a 0-60 sprint taking 7.1 seconds.
The brakes have been beefed up to cope with that additional speed and mass including better airflow and larger 312×22 mm ventilated discs.
The 25.7 kWh battery can rapid charge from 10-80% in 26 minutes at a 50 kW DC rapid charger, with AC charging possible at 11 kW chargers. Perfect for motorway top-ups.
The plug-in hybrid Skoda is also capable of towing up to a very useful 2,000 kg matching the 2-wheel drive diesel powered Superb. Only the diesel 4×4 version can tow an additional 200 kg.
The Skoda Superb Laurin & Klement iV Hatchback
This announcement comes off the back of news that Skoda has opened a new battery assembly plant making Skoda the largest manufacturer of batteries in the Volkswagen Group after investing €205 million in the expansion at Mladá Boleslav.
Klaus Zellmer, CEO of Skoda Auto, says: “This marks a major milestone for Skoda Auto and our commitment to decarbonising the entire value chain. Reducing emissions goes far beyond the vehicle itself – it includes sourcing, production and energy use…”
Mladá Boleslav battery assembly plant
Skoda claims it’s the first Volkswagen Group plant in Europe that’s able to produce cell-to-pack batteries for high-volume electric vehicles targeting up to 335,000 units a year fromthe new 55,000 m² production hall. That’s one battery pack every 60 seconds!
And Skoda will need all the batteries it can make as it expands it’s electric vehicle line-up from the Elroq and Enyaq to the all new Epiq and Peaq this year.
You can read all about about the upcoming Skoda Epiq here including specs, battery capacity options charging speeds and much more.
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