Skoda has revealed the Citigo e iV its first fully-electric car, based on the existing Citigo platform.
The new model is expected to go on sale in early 2020, with prices predicted to start from £18,000.
It offers a maximum range of 165 miles and uses a 36.7kWh battery.
The battery is integrated into the car’s chassis, meaning it retains a 250-litre boot.
Skoda says the Citigo e’s battery can be recharged to 80% in one hour using a CCS (Combined Charging System) charging cable connected to a 40kW DC fast charger. Using a 7.2‑kW AC wall box, the battery is charged to 80% in four hours.
Exterior styling is largely carried over from the Citigo, although the dashboard has been revised for the all-electric version.
The car will be offered in five-door guise with a choice of Ambition or Style trim levels.
Standard equipment includes electric front windows, climate control, remote central locking, and a smartphone docking station.
The Citigo e iV is part of Skoda’s new electrification strategy. It hopes that electric vehicles will make up 25% of its sales by 2025. It will launch two more electric vehicles in 2020.
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Matt has been an automotive journalist for eight years. As senior staff writer he is responsible for the automotive content on Fleet News and also contributes to Automotive Management. Prior to this, Matt worked in the automotive industry for 10 years.
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